Data Center Construction Manager

Black Box•Dekalb, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager is responsible for the daily direction and oversight of Infrastructure Technician teams and the organization and planning of work tasks and activities on assigned projects. This is senior level field leadership position that will utilizes a depth of experience and skills achieving if effectively staffs the project from start-up to closeout to achieve optimal productivity and Safely deliver high-quality results that meet or exceed Company and Customer expectations.

Requirements

To be successful in this position, qualified candidates must possess exceptional leadership, mentoring, coaching, and team building qualities.
Solid knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations and Safety standards.
Thorough knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to Low Voltage and Structured Cabling Systems installation and construction.
Strong background in coordinating testing and commissioning activities, validating performance and functionality of all telecom systems before turnover.
Deep knowledge of testing and commissioning processes, including OTDR, power meter validation, and quality assurance protocols.
Ability to read and understand complex design documents, drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
Expert in managing complex fiber optic and structured cabling systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
Proven ability to oversee field validation of telecom designs, proactively identifying and resolving conflicts or design gaps.
Ability to identify changes or discrepancies in design documents, drawings and specifications that would prompt RFI’s and potential changes to scope of work and time.
Highly skilled in developing work activity schedules and sequencing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Skilled at conflict resolution and managing differences and diversity in the workplace.
Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of personnel including upper management, clients, other craft partners and vendors.
Expertise in managing change control from a technical perspective—assessing impacts on system design, material procurement, and installation schedules.
Must be able to learn and support new and rapidly changing industry specific and construction technologies.
Must be proficient in the use of a computer, MS Office applications, Blue Beam, and various construction management software applications.
High School Diploma required, GED or equivalent.
3-5 years of supervisory experience on large multi-million-dollar projects focused on the installation of Structured Cabling Systems.
Experienced in effectively managing large, geographically dispersed teams (100+) on large projects and construction sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience in overseeing mission critical infrastructure cabling installations for Data Center new build and retrofit projects highly preferred.
Preferred experience leading and managing large union telecom crews, with a deep understanding of union rules, collective bargaining agreements, work jurisdiction, and labor compliance.
Preferred professional certifications: OSHA-30 Hour certification (if not certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment) BICSI Technician (TECH) BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

Responsibilities

Safety is our Priority. Follow Safe Work Practices that conform with the Company’s Safety Program and client worksite policies ensuring that every person on the team Stays Accident Free Every-day.
Take ownership of and drives the Safety Program and ensures that all Standards of safety are met and maintained.
Participate in Safety incident investigations, reviews, RCAs and Lessons Learned.
Assist and participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Control Programs.
Participate and assist in the development and implementation of project plans and schedules.
Develops and maintains 5-week lookahead schedules of upcoming project work.
Effective management of field workforce placement and allocation that meets or exceeds project timeline and budgets.
Coordinates with project management and procurement the scheduling of material shipments to job site.
Participates in the interviewing, hiring and training of the field workforce staff.
Assists in the development of training programs for Field Staffing that ensures our Company excellence.
Serve as a senior Subject Matter Expert, assisting with solutions for technically complex issues and problems.
Responsible for ensuring installations comply with ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEBS, and other relevant standards and specifications.
Provides technical guidance and mentorship to field technicians, ensuring adherence to installation best practices and safety protocols.
Ensure all company, department, and technical policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to.
Serve as the on-site customer point of contact for construction operations related items.
Attends and participates in all internal and customer driven meetings.
Facilitates and leads meetings with field workforce staff as required.
Coordinate and conduct formal performance evaluations for field workforce personnel making recommendations for and setting developmental goals.
Monitor and resolve matters relating to work procedures, conflicts, complaints, damages, accidents, and delays.
Ensure that all field reports are completed and submitted as required.
Works in close partnership with QA/QC teams to ensure installation quality meets project specifications; takes ownership of punch list resolution and continuous improvement.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor junior field staff, lead site walks, and represent the telecom discipline in cross functional meetings.