Senior Construction Manager
About The Position
Black Box is seeking an experienced Data Center Senior Construction Manager to lead onsite construction execution for large-scale, complex data center projects, with a focus on structured cabling and low-voltage installations. This senior leadership role owns project execution from initial planning through commissioning and closeout, ensuring work is safe, compliant, on schedule, and meets Black Box and customer standards. The position is based onsite in Abilene, Texas, with daily onsite presence required and up to 15% travel depending on project needs. It includes direct supervision of field personnel. The site operates 24 hours per day, with shifts of 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m., six days per week. The role is described as an exempt salary position based on experience and skill level, with a contract and possible contract extension or hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 8–10 years of supervisory experience on large-scale structured cabling or data center construction projects.
- Experience managing large, dispersed field teams of 100 or more.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor diverse field teams.
- Skills in conflict resolution, workforce planning, and managing competing priorities.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- 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.
- Ability to build and manage work-activity sequencing and project-phasing plans.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office, Bluebeam, and construction management platforms.
- Ability to quickly learn new construction technologies and workflow tools.
Nice To Haves
- Data center new-build or retrofit experience.
- Experience working with union telecom crews and labor compliance.
- OSHA 30 certification, or ability to obtain it within six months.
- BICSI Technician (TECH) certification.
- BICSI RCDD certification.
Responsibilities
- Model and enforce Black Box’s Accident-Free Everyday safety culture; lead jobsite safety standards, compliance, and continuous improvement; and support incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and data-driven lessons learned.
- Develop and implement project plans, installation strategies, and site logistics.
- Maintain and manage five-week lookahead schedules, labor forecasts, and daily progress tracking.
- Coordinate with Project Management and Procurement on timely material delivery and staging.
- Oversee daily field operations to meet or exceed production goals, budget, and schedule milestones.
- Serve as the senior subject-matter expert for data center low-voltage, structured cabling, and fiber installations.
- Ensure compliance with ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEBS, and customer specifications.
- Lead testing and commissioning, including OTDR and power-meter validation, labeling standards, and quality-assurance protocols.
- Identify design gaps, field conflicts, or changes, and drive RFIs, clarifications, and scope adjustments.
- Manage, hire, train, evaluate, and develop large field technician teams of 100 or more, union or nonunion.
- Coach and mentor personnel to develop crew capabilities and work quality; foster safety, collaboration, accountability, and craftsmanship.
- Act as the main construction operations liaison for the client and participate in customer meetings, site walks, technical discussions, and milestone reviews.
- Proactively address workflow, delay, installation, and tactical execution challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
