Assistant Project Manager

Black Box•Abilene, TX

23d

About The Position

Black Box is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support construction of the largest data center in the United States. The role oversees the full lifecycle of data center construction projects, applying PMO standards, safety practices, cost controls, and schedule management to deliver work in line with scope, timeline, and budget. It involves coordinating teams and stakeholders, maintaining operational excellence, and promoting continuous improvement in data center deployment. Black Box is a global IT solutions and technology integration provider with more than 2,500 team members across 24 countries. The company describes its culture as centered on shared ownership, accountability, innovation, transparency, and continuous growth. Black Box is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of construction industry experience in a management or leadership role.
Proficiency in using data and analytics to support informed decision-making.
Extensive knowledge of construction safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Strong understanding of estimating, engineering principles, and construction methodologies.
Experience with change management processes and documentation.
Understanding of construction accounting, cost forecasting, and budgeting.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven, with the ability to adapt to evolving project needs.
Proficiency with MS Office, Bluebeam, Procore, Textura, and other construction platforms.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing large data center or structured cabling construction projects.
Experience across multiple contract and delivery models, such as GMP, design-build, and fixed price.
Preferred certifications: OSHA 30, BICSI RCDD, BICSI RTPM, and PMI PMP.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day construction management using established PMO standards and methodologies.
Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules.
Oversee project execution to ensure alignment with scope, timeline, and budget.
Identify and manage change events using best-practice change management processes.
Enforce safety protocols, procedures, and site standards across project activities.
Maintain quality control through documentation, tracking, and reporting.
Ensure adherence to construction technology platforms, building codes, and industry standards.
Use construction accounting principles to support cost forecasting, budget analysis, and financial reporting.
Manage contracting and delivery methods, including lump sum, cost-plus, GMP, design-build, and time and material.
Monitor vendor performance, approve invoices, and track project expenditures.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and senior leadership.
Communicate project status, risks, milestones, and priorities.
Prepare presentations and lead briefings for small and large groups.
Anticipate issues, mitigate risks, and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
Use data-driven insights to influence decisions and optimize project performance.
Promote innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement on site.