Data Center Construction Manager

WhatYou'llLead

Own Safety as Priority #1

• Model and enforce Black Box's Accident-FreeEveryday safety culture.

• Lead jobsite safety standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Support incident investigations, RCAs, and data driven lessons learned.

Direct Data Center Construction Operations

• Drive the development and implementation of project plans, installation strategies, and site logistics.

• Maintain and manage 5weeklookahead schedules, labor forecasts, and daily progress tracking.

• Coordinate with Project Management and Procurement to ensure timely delivery and staging of materials.

• Oversee daily field operations to meet or exceed production goals, budget, and schedule milestones.

Ensure Technical Excellence & Standards Compliance

• Serve as the senior SME for data center low voltage, structured cabling, and fiber installations.

• Guarantee compliance with ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEBS, and all customer specifications.

• Lead testing and commissioning activities including OTDR, power meter validation, labeling standards, and quality assurance protocols.

• Identify design gaps, field conflicts, or changes; drive RFIs, clarifications, and scope adjustments.

Lead, Mentor & Develop Field Teams

• Manage large (100+) field technician teams—union or nonunion.

• Conduct hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career development for onsite personnel.

• Provide technical coaching and mentorship to accelerate crew capabilities and elevate work quality.

• Foster a culture grounded in safety, collaboration, accountability, and craftsmanship.

Be the Customer's TrustedOnsitePartner

• Act as the main construction operations liaison for the client.

• Participate in customer meetings, site walks, technical discussions, and milestone reviews.

• Proactively address challenges around workflow, delays, installation issues, or tactical execution.

What You Need to Succeed

Leadership & People Skills

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor diverse field teams.

• Skilled in conflict resolution, workforce planning, and managing competing priorities.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and best in class safety practices.

• Mastery of low voltage, fiber, and structured cabling installation for mission critical environments.

• Advanced capability in commissioning, system validation, and telecom quality control processes.

• Ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.

• Experience identifying design discrepancies and managing technical change control.

Operational & Digital Skills

• Ability to build and manage work activity sequencing and project phasing plans.

• Strong computer skills: MS Office, Bluebeam, and construction management platforms.

• Ability to quickly learn new construction technologies and workflow tools.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired.

• 8+ years of supervisory experience on largescale structured cabling or data center construction projects.

• Experience managing large, dispersed field teams (100+).

• Data center new build or retrofit experience strongly preferred.

• Experience working with union telecom crews and labor compliance preferred.
• With strong Data Center Connectivity, ISP, and Fiber construction experience

Preferred certifications:

• OSHA30 (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

• BICSI Technician (TECH)

• BICSI RCDD