Telecom PM Datahall

Pkaza•Dilworth, MN

About The Position

Our client is a data center systems integrator providing low-voltage, telecom, and communications solutions for data center facilities serving the AI industry. The Project Manager oversees low-voltage and structured cabling projects from award through completion, serving as the main point of contact for telecom cabling and low-voltage work. This hands-on role requires regular engagement with onsite operations, active problem-solving, attention to detail, timely decision-making, and strong documentation and administrative skills. The Project Manager plans, coordinates, executes, and closes assigned projects, managing schedules, budgets, materials, manpower, documentation, quality, client communication, testing, turnover, and closeout. The role coordinates internal and external stakeholders—including clients, project leadership, field teams, vendors, subcontractors, and operations—and is accountable for safe, efficient, on-time, and on-budget delivery. The position involves work in active data center environments and is open to heavy travel. The opportunity offers projects involving leading-edge technology and innovation, along with competitive salaries and benefits.

Requirements

At least 5 years of telecom project management experience coordinating large-scale structured cabling, low-voltage, data center infrastructure, or similar projects.
Experience working directly with general contractors, data center owners or operators, subcontractors, vendors, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Experience managing projects in active data center environments.
Strong understanding of structured cabling systems and low-voltage infrastructure.
Working knowledge of fiber optics, copper cabling, telecommunications, data center connectivity, racks and cabinets, cable management, pathway systems, labeling, testing, and certification.
Ability to read and interpret one-line drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation for cabling related to Telecom, Security, BAS, and EPMS.
Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, documentation, change management, and closeout.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and make timely decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.
Ability to lead meetings, communicate expectations, provide project updates, and coordinate field teams, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal personnel.
Client-facing experience and strong interpersonal skills to build rapport and maintain positive professional relationships while establishing accountability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to address sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple design and construction schedules.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Willingness to travel heavily.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Telecommunications, or a related field.
RCDD certification.
Membership in local professional organizations such as 7x24, AFCOM, Uptime, DataCenterDynamics, Bisnow, or BICSI.
Previous military experience or military veteran status.
Electrical or mechanical experience, including backgrounds such as Navy nuclear ratings, Seabees, Army power generation, Air Force power production, generator technicians, maritime, Coast Guard, or Army National Guard.
Previous experience with Procore and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of low-voltage, structured cabling, fiber-optic, telecommunications, and data center infrastructure projects from kickoff and mobilization through installation, testing, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
Manage daily project execution and performance metrics, establishing priorities, milestones, deliverables, execution plans, manpower requirements, and production goals to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
Maintain an active field presence and participate in project meetings, inspections, milestone events, and other critical onsite activities.
Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and other field personnel; resolve jobsite challenges and ensure field teams have the drawings, information, materials, equipment, and resources they need.
Develop and manage project schedules, identify delays and constraints, and implement recovery plans when projects fall behind.
Liaise with clients, general contractors, engineering and design teams, vendors, subcontractors, and other trades to coordinate construction and installation activities and meet project requirements and deadlines.
Manage project controls, including budgeted versus actual labor hours, committed costs, cost-to-complete forecasts, job costs, and overall financial performance.
Track labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor expenses, purchase orders, invoices, and other project expenditures.
Support forecasting, billing, cost projections, and monthly financial reporting, while addressing cost overruns, inefficiencies, and profitability risks.
Identify, document, price, and track scope changes and change-order opportunities.
Review drawings, specifications, submittals, and installation requirements for alignment with project scope and field conditions.
Document project activity in Procore or Bluebeam and maintain accurate, organized project records throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify and resolve issues that could affect schedule, cost, quality, safety, or customer satisfaction.
Support commissioning for Telecom, Security, BAS, and EPMS systems, including testing, turnover documentation, punch-list resolution, and project closeout.