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Program Manager - Data Center

TEKsystems
$75.00 - $85.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Manassas
Dec 17, 2025
Program Manager - Early Works (Data Center Land Development) Overview The Cloud Infrastructure Land Development & Community (LDC) team is responsible for preparing datacenter campus sites for permanent construction, enabling rapid build-out of Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on prepositioning and early works activities to ensure sites are ready for construction, including tasks such as building demolition, environmental remediation, grading, vegetation removal, and substation construction. Position Summary As a Program Manager - Early Works, you will collaborate with the Early Works Manager and Land Development team to: * Confirm construction details and permit requirements. * Define and validate scope, schedule, and budget for prepositioning projects. * Communicate key risks and mitigation strategies across the program portfolio. * Maintain overall schedule and report on key metrics related to timelines and predictability. This role requires regular engagement with internal stakeholders (land development, security, legal, design, construction, operations), regulatory agencies, and external consultants and contractors. Key Responsibilities * Oversee on-site construction management for early works delivery. * Develop, manage, and report on safety, scope, schedule, and budget across multiple projects. * Provide regular internal reporting on project status and costs to meet KPIs and budget requirements. * Coordinate meetings and activities across stakeholder and metro teams. * Build relationships to drive orchestration and integration efforts for multiple prepositioning sites. * Partner with land development managers to analyze site due diligence data and recommend prepositioning strategies. * Track and communicate construction schedules, monitor processes, and manage dependencies to mitigate risks. Skills & Qualifications * Strong experience in project and construction management within dynamic, global organizations. * Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and drive outcomes. * General knowledge of diverse construction methods and practices. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail. * Ability to foster positive cross-functional relationships. * Self-starter with a process-driven mindset, thriving in fast-paced environments. Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Civil or Architectural Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent). * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Proven ability to maintain positive working relationships across internal and external teams. Experience Required * 5+ years of progressive responsibility in delivering complex capital projects and programs. * 5+ years of construction program/project management experience, including cross-disciplinary coordination. * Experience with mission-critical facilities or large-scale construction projects. Preferred: * Demonstrated ability to dive deep into project delivery, solve problems creatively, and overcome barriers to execution. Technical Requirements * Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and MS Project. Core Skills * Program Management * Project Management * Civil Engineering * Land Development * Site Due Diligence * Construction Management * Environmental/EHS * Data Center Infrastructure #DC25 Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Manassas, VA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.