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Data Center Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering. Employers in cloud infrastructure, colocation, and enterprise IT regularly file H-1B visa petitions for this title, making it one of the more sponsorship-active roles in technical operations.
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About us:
At ENFRA, we blend a rich history with a forward-looking vision. With over 100 years of experience, we are a pillar of stability in the energy infrastructure industry and a leader in innovative energy solutions. Our commitment to leveraging emerging technologies ensures that we remain at the forefront of the Energy-as-a-Service sector.
We believe in growth—not just for our business, but for our people. Our team members have the opportunity to advance their careers in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and development. We embrace innovation and encourage creative problem solving to tackle the energy infrastructure and energy challenges of tomorrow.
Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. We strive to create a workplace where every voice is heard and valued, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives drive our success.
Join us to be part of a legacy of excellence and a future of groundbreaking advancements. At ENFRA, stability, innovation, and growth are more than just values—they are the pillars of our continued success.
Overview:
The Data Center Project Manager is responsible for the entire life cycle of a project from inception through closure. Ensure the project is delivered safely in accordance with the company’s budgetary, schedule-driven, and quality parameters while exceeding the customer’s expectations.
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities include:
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment through active participation in site planning with job hazard analysis reviews and approvals, on-site tool box talks, and conducting site walks with the project team. Responsible for execution of the project throughout its life cycle.
- Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal legal requirements.
- Responsible for conducting and documenting operational project meetings (Hand-Off Meeting, Kick-Off Meeting, etc.) with appropriate parties in a timely manner.
- Negotiate and prepare vendor and subcontractor agreements in alignment with project estimates.
- Evaluate submittals to ensure they reflect the contract drawings, specifications.
- Coordinate quality assurance and quality control with appropriate personnel to meet company and project requirements.
- Responsible for managing the coordination of project’s scope through the Building Information Management Department with assistance from the appropriate quality control personnel and project supervision.
- Perform the financial set up of the project including equipment, labor, materials, other direct job costs, and subcontracts for leadership approval.
- Conduct monthly project cost reviews, capturing any deviations from the financial setup or schedule early while keeping all project team members and leadership informed to aid in beating project schedule and budgetary goals.
- Manage the project’s Accounts Receivables by developing the pay applications schedule of value to ensure timely and accurate billings and collection of our payments to maintain a positive cash position.
- Manage the project’s Accounts Payables by working with the Accounting and Legal Departments to ensure that subcontractors and vendors are paid in a timely fashion and all risks associated with payments are mitigated.
- Responsible for obtaining and coordinating appropriate lien waivers, state notifications, tax documentation, and permits for the project.
- Responsible for ensuring the project’s budget and scope are always aligned through the change management process.
- Daily project requirements include but not limited to: attend jobsites meetings, schedule deliveries, perform project site documentation, review jobsite labor reports with supervision, tool/equipment rental requisition, coordinate job progress, material and consumables requisitions, preparation and tracking of request for information, assist supervision with permitting and inspections, approve vendor/sub invoices, status reports, monthly billings and collections.
- Build and maintain strong relations with internal team members, the customer, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Monitor status of Risk Management items, including Notices to Proceed, contract agreement (including change orders), insurance policies, and bonds.
- Responsible for close-out documents including operations and maintenance manuals, equipment start-up documents, as-built requirements, warranty letters, and Owner-training items.
- Responsible for managing all warranty work falling within contractual obligations if applicable.
- Coordinates the start-up and commissioning processes with the project team members, subcontractors, the customer, and any other external party involved to ensure compliance in a timely manner.
- 50+ hour work week
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- Experience in hyperscale data center construction.
- 5+ years of experience in one of the following sectors: mechanical engineering design and/or project management, mechanical construction, or facilities management.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Knowledge of construction technologies, scheduling, equipment, materials and methods, and financial management.
- Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates leadership skills and has the willingness to address challenges, resolve issues, and motivate others while maintaining relationships.
- Influences outcomes by being resourceful and maintaining focus on safety, field and financial performance, and client expectations.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- Construction Management or related technical degree is preferred.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Will only work at this job site(s)/office location.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
- Climbing stairs.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Noisy environment.
- Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.
PAY RANGE:
- Pay Range: USD $116,860.00 - USD $156,050.00 /Yr.
ENFRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Data Center Manager
Align your degree to infrastructure management
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to the role. A computer science or electrical engineering degree maps cleanly to data center operations. If yours is adjacent, gather coursework records showing networking, systems administration, or facilities management content.
Search LCA filings for your exact title
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up certified Labor Condition Applications filed under 'Data Center Manager' or related SOC codes. Employers with recent LCA activity have active H-1B pipelines, which signals genuine sponsorship capacity, not just stated willingness.
Target employers operating large-scale infrastructure
Colocation providers, hyperscale cloud operators, and financial institutions with on-premises data centers file H-1B petitions for this title far more consistently than small IT shops. Migrate Mate filters employers by verified LCA filing history so you're not guessing at sponsorship likelihood.
Clarify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL assigns this occupation to wage levels based on supervisory scope and complexity. A Level II wage covers mid-level managers; Level III applies to senior roles overseeing multiple facilities. Confirm which tier your offer reflects using the OFLC Wage Search before your employer files the LCA.
Negotiate filing timeline into your offer letter
H-1B cap-subject petitions open in April for an October 1 start date. If your offer arrives in January, you may face a nine-month gap. Ask your employer to specify the intended filing date and whether they'll cover premium processing to reduce that window.
Document your 24x7 operational authority for USCIS
USCIS occasionally issues Requests for Evidence questioning whether a Data Center Manager role truly requires a specialty degree. Counter this by having your employer document budget authority, vendor contract oversight, and engineering decision-making responsibilities in the I-129 support letter.
H-1B Visa Data Center Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Center Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering. Roles primarily involving physical facilities management without technical decision-making carry a higher risk of a Request for Evidence, so the job description and support letter need to emphasize engineering and systems responsibilities.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Data Center Manager roles?
Employers with the strongest H-1B filing history for this title include large cloud providers, colocation companies, financial institutions with proprietary data centers, and managed service providers running multi-tenant infrastructure. You can browse verified sponsoring employers filtered by this title on Migrate Mate, which pulls directly from DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Data Center Manager offers?
DOL requires your employer to pay the prevailing wage for the occupation at the work location before certifying the LCA. For Data Center Manager roles, the wage level depends on supervisory scope: managing a single site typically falls at Level II, while overseeing regional or multi-site operations lands at Level III or IV. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before evaluating any offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new data center employer mid-visa?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, provided your previous petition was approved and you've been maintaining valid status. The new employer doesn't need to wait for approval before you begin. Your previous employer's LCA does not transfer, so the new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
You'll need your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and a detailed resume showing your technical and supervisory responsibilities. Your employer will need to prepare the LCA, the I-129 petition, and a support letter explaining why the Data Center Manager role requires a specialty degree. USCIS may request additional evidence if the degree-to-role connection isn't immediately clear from the job description.