Project Manager

Black Box•Boyce, LA

About The Position

Black Box is hiring a Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of data center construction projects, including work on a program described as constructing the largest data center in the United States. The role is responsible for execution in accordance with PMO standards, safety practices, cost controls, and schedule requirements, while coordinating across teams and promoting operational excellence. The Project Manager leads day-to-day construction management, develops and maintains project schedules, oversees scope, timeline, and budget, manages change events, enforces safety and quality practices, and ensures compliance with relevant codes, standards, and construction platforms. The position also supports financial forecasting and reporting, manages vendors and contracts across multiple delivery methods, and serves as the primary contact for internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and senior leadership. The role anticipates and resolves project issues, uses data to inform decisions, and encourages continuous improvement on site. Black Box describes itself as a global technology solutions provider with more than 2,500 team members across 24 countries. Its culture emphasizes innovation, ownership, transparency, accountability, continuous growth, and customer experience.

Requirements

Proficiency in using data and analytics to support informed decision-making.
Extensive knowledge of construction safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
Strong understanding of estimating and engineering principles and construction methodologies.
Experience with change-management processes and documentation.
Solid understanding of construction accounting, cost forecasting, and budgeting.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-driven, and able to adapt to evolving project needs.
Proficiency with MS Office, Bluebeam, Procore, Textura, and other construction platforms.
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.
Experience across multiple contract and delivery models, such as GMP, design-build, and fixed price.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing large data center or structured cabling construction projects is highly preferred.
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 all phases of 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.
Ensure quality control through consistent documentation, tracking, and reporting.
Maintain 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 clearly.
Prepare presentations and lead briefings for small and large groups.
Anticipate issues, mitigate risks, and drive timely resolution of conflicts.
Use data-driven insights to influence decisions and optimize project performance.
Promote innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement on site.