Project Manager IT Infrastructure (New Building Construction) Position Summary | |
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| Title | Project Manager IT Infrastructure (New Building Construction) |
| Location | Cheyenne, Wyoming |
| Work Arrangement | 100% on-site (Will initially be able to work remotely, but must be fully on-site beginning February 1 st 2027) |
| Engagement Type | Contract (duration aligned to construction schedule) |
| Reports To | Client IT Director / Facilities Program Lead |
Overview
We are seeking an on-site IT Infrastructure Project Manager to own the technology build-out of a new facility in Cheyenne, Wyoming. You will be the client's IT point of contact on the jobsite, working daily with the General Contractor (GC), electrical and low-voltage subcontractors, and design engineers.
Your job is to make sure low-voltage systems, power, structured cabling, data communications, and network infrastructure are installed as designed, on schedule, and ready for IT turn-up at occupancy. You will bridge construction and IT reading drawings, walking the site, resolving conflicts early, and driving the project through testing, acceptance, and handoff.
Key Responsibilities Construction Coordination- Serve as the IT owner's representative on site, attending GC/OAC meetings and weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.
- Coordinate with the GC, electrical contractor, and low-voltage contractor to sequence IT work with the overall construction schedule.
- Conduct regular site walks to verify installation progress against design drawings and specifications.
- Identify and resolve field conflicts (pathways, penetrations, rack placement, power locations) before they affect schedule or cost.
Low Voltage, Power & Cabling Oversight- Verify structured cabling (Cat6/6A copper, single-mode and multimode fiber) is installed per TIA-568/569/606/607 standards and project specs.
- Oversee build-out of MDF/IDF rooms, including racks, cable tray, ladder rack, grounding and bonding, HVAC, and dedicated circuits.
- Confirm power requirements for IT spaces: UPS, PDUs, generator-backed circuits, and receptacle locations.
- Coordinate related low-voltage systems as applicable: Wi-Fi AP locations, access control, CCTV/security cameras, AV, paging, DAS, and building automation network connections.
- Coordinate carrier/ISP service entrance, demarc location, and circuit delivery dates.
Design, Documentation & Change Management- Review IT/low-voltage drawings, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings; provide responses or route to engineers.
- Track and evaluate change orders affecting IT scope, cost, or schedule.
- Maintain the IT project schedule, RAID log (risks, actions, issues, decisions), and budget tracking.
- Ensure accurate labeling and as-built documentation are delivered at closeout.
Testing, Acceptance & Handoff- Review cable certification and fiber test results (e.g., Fluke reports); require remediation of failures.
- Lead punch-list walkthroughs for IT spaces and cabling.
- Coordinate network equipment installation and turn-up with internal IT and vendors.
- Drive final acceptance, warranty documentation, and handoff to IT operations.
Stakeholder Communication- Provide weekly status reports to IT leadership and project stakeholders.
- Escalate risks and issues early with clear options and recommendations.
Required Qualifications- 7+ years of IT project management, with at least 3 years managing IT infrastructure for new construction, build-outs, or major renovations.
- Hands-on knowledge of structured cabling, fiber, low-voltage systems, and data center/telecom room design.
- Working knowledge of TIA/EIA cabling standards, NEC requirements for IT spaces, and BICSI practices.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, and low-voltage/technology drawings.
- Experience working directly with General Contractors, electrical contractors, and low-voltage subcontractors.
- Familiarity with enterprise network infrastructure (switching, routing, wireless) sufficient to coordinate turn-up.
- Strong scheduling, budgeting, and change-management skills; proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable leading meetings with trades and executives.
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications- PMP, CAPM, or PMI-CP certification.
- BICSI RCDD or BICSI Technician certification.
- Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, or Bluebeam.
- Experience with government, utility, healthcare, or other secure/regulated facilities.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements- Full-time on-site presence at the Cheyenne, WY jobsite; local or willing to relocate for the project duration.
- Active construction environment; must wear required PPE (hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, steel-toe boots).
- Ability to walk the site, climb ladders and stairs, and work in unfinished spaces in varying weather.
- Occasional early-morning, evening, or weekend work to support cutovers, inspections, or critical milestones.
- Must pass a background check and any client-required site security clearance.