Manager, Network Design and Implementation

STACK Infrastructure•Santa Teresa, NM

18d•$133,000 - $154,000

About The Position

STACK Infrastructure is seeking a Network Design and Implementation Manager to lead network design, implementation, and commissioning for new data center facilities in southern New Mexico. The manager will work with design, construction, IT, and operations teams to deliver facilities that meet STACK’s operational, reliability, efficiency, and fleet-wide quality standards. This high-impact role oversees the project from preconstruction through delivery and handover. The position is based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with travel listed as under 30% in the job details; another section states travel may be up to 75%, depending on proximity to the project site. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and pass comprehensive background screening.

Requirements

At least 5 years of project management experience in network design and implementation, including leading large-scale, complex projects through all delivery phases.
Strong technical understanding of network, security, A/V, DAS/ERRCS, and BMS/EPMS.
Excellent organizational and communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Experience with data centers or mission-critical facilities.
Experience developing and maintaining enterprise-level specifications across multiple projects or sites.
Experience handling multiple large-scale projects with overlapping requirements and deliverables simultaneously.
Proficiency with MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must pass comprehensive background screening.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage project schedules, coordinating architects, engineers, and contractors to integrate telecommunications and trade systems and meet STACK and tenant standards across the campus.
Serve as the primary liaison for telecommunications and DAS/ERRCS scopes; lead coordination meetings, manage general contractor and subcontractor relationships, and resolve conflicts.
Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of fiber optics, cabling, and network infrastructure to meet high-availability and scalability requirements; serve as the network implementation subject matter expert throughout the project lifecycle.
Conduct site inspections and review documentation to ensure work complies with design specifications, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.
Track deliverables and resolve issues to support timely project completion and client satisfaction.
Provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders and coordinate with vendors, general contractors, engineers, and subcontractors.
Monitor material lead times and procurement status.
Identify project risks and implement contingency plans, including responses to supply chain delays.
Ensure systems are tested, commissioned, documented, and handed over.
Attend OAC, design, trade, and technology coordination meetings.
Oversee the technology construction schedule and provide team status updates.
Manage vendors and contractors and oversee technology-related spending budgets.
Oversee IP/MAC schedules and port trackers for IT deployment tasks.