Senior Construction Manager
About The Position
Black Box is seeking an experienced Data Center Construction Manager to lead large-scale data center construction projects involving structured cabling and low-voltage installations. This senior onsite leadership role owns construction execution from initial planning through commissioning and closeout, with responsibility for safe, compliant, on-schedule delivery to Black Box’s standards. Daily onsite presence is required, with up to 15% travel depending on project needs and direct supervision responsibilities. The role leads safety practices and continuous improvement, construction operations and site logistics, scheduling and labor forecasting, material coordination, technical quality and standards compliance, and the development of field teams. The manager serves as the senior subject-matter expert for data center low-voltage, structured cabling, and fiber installations, and as the primary construction operations liaison for the client. Black Box describes itself as a global technology solutions provider with more than 2,500 team members across 24 countries, focused on designing, deploying, and managing IT infrastructure solutions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 8 years of supervisory experience on large-scale structured cabling or data center construction projects.
- Experience managing large, dispersed field teams of 100 or more.
- Strong data center connectivity, ISP, and fiber construction experience.
- 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.
- Daily onsite presence is required.
- Up to 15% travel depending on project needs.
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.
- 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 to ensure timely delivery and staging of materials.
- 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 testing, power meter validation, labeling standards, and quality assurance protocols.
- Identify design gaps, field conflicts, and changes; drive RFIs, clarifications, and scope adjustments.
- Manage field technician teams of 100 or more, including union or nonunion teams.
- Conduct hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career development for onsite personnel.
- Coach and mentor crews to develop technical capability and improve work quality.
- Foster safety, collaboration, accountability, and craftsmanship.
- Act as the main construction operations liaison for the client.
- Participate in customer meetings, site walks, technical discussions, and milestone reviews.
- Proactively address workflow challenges, delays, installation issues, and tactical execution concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
