{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"94d73b9c5961e40a49ca36df","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/94d73b9c5961e40a49ca36df","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/94d73b9c5961e40a49ca36df","title":"Data Center Project Lead","description":"Data Center Technical Project Lead (TPL) / Senior TPL\nEngagement Type: Contract-to-Hire\nLocation: Remote / Field-Based (US)\nTravel: ~70% Travel (Primarily US, Some International)\nPriority Role: YES – Senior,\n\nRole Overview\nThe Data Center Technical Project Lead (TPL) is a senior technical and project leadership role responsible for design oversight, site readiness, planning, and execution management across multiple data center deployments for Technical Source’s Client.\nUnlike the Cabling Superintendent, the TPL is not permanently boots-on-ground. Instead, this role leads Superintendents, coordinates phased deployments, and acts as the primary technical and strategic interface between field execution teams, clients, subcontractors, and internal leadership.\nThis role blends deep technical expertise, project leadership, and client-facing communication, making it critical—and difficult to backfill. The TPL ensures complex data center projects are designed correctly, executed efficiently, and delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.\n\nWho You Are\nYou are a strategic technical leader who thrives where complexity meets scale. You don’t just manage tasks—you architect outcomes. You bring credibility in the field, confidence with clients, and the ability to guide teams through mission-critical data center deployments.\nYou are equally comfortable:\nReviewing data center designs\nLeading Superintendents and field teams\nAdvising clients during planning and execution\nNavigating ambiguity and changing site conditions\nYou are a trusted advisor, a strong communicator, and a calm decision-maker under pressure.\n\nTravel Expectations\nApproximately 70% travel\n~80% domestic (US), ~20% international\nActive, up-to-date passport required\nTravel includes:\nPre-installation site visits\nDesign reviews and scoping sessions\nCritical installation phases\nClient coordination meetings\nOn-site durations range from several days to several weeks, depending on project phase\nMust be US-based and available for evenings and weekends as required\n\nKey Responsibilities\nTechnical Leadership & Project Oversight\nLead and manage Cabling Superintendents across multiple concurrent data center projects\nProvide senior technical oversight without performing hands-on installs\nServe as the escalation point for complex technical, sequencing, or site issues\nEnsure alignment between design intent and field execution\nDesign, Planning & Readiness\nSupport pre-installation design review, planning, and scoping\nConduct site readiness assessments and feasibility reviews\nInterpret and validate:\nData center architectures\nCabling designs and layouts\nInstallation schedules and phasing plans\nIdentify risks, constraints, and dependencies early and drive mitigation plans\nExecution Management\nCoordinate phased deployments lasting from days to months\nGuide execution across multiple sites and teams simultaneously\nWork alongside Project Management and service teams to:\nEngage subcontractors\nAlign schedules and service windows\nEnsure consistent delivery standards\nEscalate risks appropriately and support remediation efforts\nClient & Stakeholder Engagement\nServe as the primary technical liaison to:\nClients\nElectrical teams\nInternal leadership\nCommunicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders\nBuild trust through technical credibility, transparency, and consistency\nProcess, Documentation & Mentorship\nDevelop and define:\nInstallation standards\nTesting procedures\nMethods of Procedure (MOPs)\nProvide project documentation for on-site and remote teams\nMentor and support other Technical Project Leads and Superintendents\nHelp shape best practices and technical delivery standards for Technical Source’s Client\nGovernance & Security\nComplete required security awareness training\nComply with company policies and client requirements\nIdentify and escalate security risks and contribute to remediation efforts\nPerform other duties as assigned\n\nRequired Experience & Skills\n15+ years of experience in data center services, infrastructure, or technical project leadership\nStrong background in data center architecture and deployments\nExperience managing large-scale cabling and infrastructure projects\nDeep understanding of:\nSpine-leaf network architectures\nRack-and-stack server deployments\nHigh-density and AI-focused data center environments\nAbility to lead without being hands-on, guiding execution through Superintendents\nExperience managing multi-phase, multi-site projects\nStrong understanding of:\nServices engagements\nThird-party subcontractor management\nPricing, coordination, and communication\nExcellent project management, organizational, and time management skills\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to work independently and remotely in a fast-paced environment\nKnowledge of project accounting and administration\n\nPreferred / Nice to Have\nRCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)\nCertified Data Center Design Consultant (CDCDC)\nExperience with liquid cooling environments (rear-door heat exchangers, etc.)\nFamiliarity with:\nAutoCAD\nRevit\nBluebeam\n(Tool-specific expertise not required—adaptability is key)\nBICSI, OSHA-30, Panduit, or Cisco (CCNA/CCNP) certifications\n\nBest Fit Profile\nSenior technical leader with strong field credibility\nStrategic planner who can see around corners\nComfortable managing ambiguity and evolving site conditions\nTrusted interface between execution teams, leadership, and customers\nCalm, decisive, and respected in high-stakes environments\n\nRecruiting Priorities & Strategy\nStart recruiting immediately\nSchedule interviews within 24 hours of candidate submission\nFocus on one strong hire initially\nPrioritize candidates with hybrid structured cabling + data center experience\nLiquid cooling experience is a strong differentiator\nFlexibility, communication, and adaptability matter as much as certifications","company":"Technical Source","rawCompany":"technical 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/ Senior TPL\nEngagement Type: Contract-to-Hire\nLocation: Remote / Field-Based (US)\nTravel: ~70% Travel (Primarily US, Some International)\nPriority Role: YES – Senior,\n\nRole Overview\nThe Data Center Technical Project Lead (TPL) is a senior technical and project leadership role responsible for design oversight, site readiness, planning, and execution management across multiple data center deployments for Technical Source’s Client.\nUnlike the Cabling Superintendent, the TPL is not permanently boots-on-ground. 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You bring credibility in the field, confidence with clients, and the ability to guide teams through mission-critical data center deployments.\nYou are equally comfortable:\nReviewing data center designs\nLeading Superintendents and field teams\nAdvising clients during planning and execution\nNavigating ambiguity and changing site conditions\nYou are a trusted advisor, a strong communicator, and a calm decision-maker under pressure.\n\nTravel Expectations\nApproximately 70% travel\n~80% domestic (US), ~20% international\nActive, up-to-date passport required\nTravel includes:\nPre-installation site visits\nDesign reviews and scoping sessions\nCritical installation phases\nClient coordination meetings\nOn-site durations range from several days to several weeks, depending on project phase\nMust be US-based and available for evenings and weekends as required\n\nKey Responsibilities\nTechnical Leadership & Project Oversight\nLead and manage Cabling Superintendents across multiple concurrent 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