Align Communications

19.10.2026

Data Center Project Manager

Vereinigte Staaten

Michigan, United States

Über die Stelle

Join the Team!

Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?

At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!

We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the fit-out of hyperscale data center white space within colocation environments. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of tenant fit-out construction, including coordination of trades, sequencing of work, quality control, and delivery of mission-critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has strong construction management experience in data centers, with a solid understanding of white space infrastructure such as containment systems, overhead conveyance (including ladder racks and cable tray systems), structural support frameworks, and cooling components (HVAC). Familiarity with structured cabling systems (low voltage and fiber) is a plus.

This is a full-time salaried position offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, paid training, and performance-based bonuses.

This position is based in the Detroit metro area and will work onsite for local data center projects. Approximately 50% travel outside of the Detroit area should be expected at times.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on-site construction management for data center white space fit-out projects

Oversee installation of:

Structural hot aisle / cold aisle containment systems

Overhead cable tray systems and ladder rack conveyance

Structural support systems for cabinets, racks, cable trays, and electrical power distribution infrastructure

Cooling infrastructure, including HVAC units

Power distribution from PDU down to cabinet level

Manage trade contractors and ensure proper sequencing of work (e.g., structural supports → overhead conveyance → electrical distribution → cabling → containment) to maintain schedule and avoid conflicts

Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and client stakeholders

Enforce quality control (QC) processes to ensure installations meet design specifications, load requirements, and industry standards

Monitor project schedule, budget, and progress; proactively identify and resolve risks/issues

Ensure compliance with safety standards and site protocols

Review construction drawings, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings related to supports and overhead systems

Verify proper installation tolerances, anchoring, and support systems for overhead infrastructure

Support commissioning and handover processes

Required Qualifications

5-10+ years of construction management experience, preferably in mission-critical or data center environments

Proven experience managing white space fit-out / tenant improvement projects in colocation or hyperscale data centers

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and deliver projects on schedule

Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, including inspection of support systems and overhead installations

Project Management skills including scheduling and budgeting

Candidate must have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Strong stakeholder and client communication

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with low voltage cabling (LVC) and/or fiber optic infrastructure within data centers

Procore experience is strongly preferred

RCDD-level knowledge or experience with structured cabling design standards (e.g., setting or enforcing standards)

Experience in commissioning or turnover of data center white space environments

To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.

Tier 2

PM26

Benefits and Perks

At Align, we believe that supporting our employees both personally and professionally is key to our success. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to promote health, wellness, financial security, and work-life balance,

including

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k.

Complimentary ClassPass membership to support your health and wellness goals

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company-paid holidays

Cellphone Reimbursement Program

Floating Holiday to celebrate a day that is meaningful to you

Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable

Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities

Employee referral program

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions.

Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients.

Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.align.com%2Fsolutions%2Fdata-center-solutions&data=05%7C02%7C%7C5d54f8ab4b374ce0ace308dde3f262ee%7C344b7de6efed4961a165f32e6a42f482%7C0%7C0%7C638917352360394180%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=b%2F5s%2B1J0df5LpK1CT28HxI20CIY6qE%2BTxmyoOjjgcD8%3D&reserved=0, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.align.com%2Fmanaged-services&data=05%7C02%7C%7C5d54f8ab4b374ce0ace308dde3f262ee%7C344b7de6efed4961a165f32e6a42f482%7C0%7C0%7C638917352360410935%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=S3EZBZQF%2BVMeUahS0MZDmYkDFVSHmlVtzlyK0x%2FWwwI%3D&reserved=0 team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner.

Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs.

Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.

For more information, visit: align.com

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