Construction Manager

Black Box

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 3-5+ years of supervisory experience in large scale structured cabling or data center construction.
  • Experience managing large field teams (100+ personnel).
  • Experience in data center new builds or retrofits preferred.
  • Familiarity with union telecom crews and labor compliance preferred.
  • OSHA30 certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months) preferred.
  • BICSI Technician (TECH) and BICSI RCDD certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Model and enforce a strong safety culture on site.
  • Drive the development and execution of project plans and logistics.
  • Maintain 5-week lookahead schedules and labor forecasts.
  • Coordinate delivery of materials with Project Management and Procurement.
  • Oversee daily operations to exceed production goals and schedules.
  • Serve as the senior subject matter expert on low voltage systems.
  • Lead testing, commissioning, and quality assurance activities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Career development and training opportunities.
  • Support for technical certifications and continuing education.
  • Employee assistance and mental health resources.
  • Potential for career advancement in a growing company.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Construction Manager

This is a senior, onsite leadership role where you'll take full ownership of construction execution-from day one planning through commissioning and closeout-ensuring projects are safe, on schedule, fully compliant, and built to the high standards Black Box is known for.

If you're a detail driven leader with deep technical expertise in fiber and structured cabling systems-and the ability to guide large field teams to operational excellence-you'll feel at home here.

What You'll Lead

Own Safety as Priority #1

  • Model and enforce Black Box's Accident-Free Everyday safety culture.


  • Lead jobsite safety standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.


  • Support incident investigations, RCAs, and data driven lessons learned.


Direct Data Center Construction Operations

  • Drive the development and implementation of project plans, installation strategies, and site logistics.


  • Maintain and manage 5 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.


Ensure Technical Excellence & Standards Compliance

  • Serve as the senior SME for data center low voltage, structured cabling, and fiber installations.


  • Guarantee compliance with ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEBS, and all customer specifications.


  • Lead testing and commissioning activities including OTDR, power meter validation, labeling standards, and quality assurance protocols.


  • Identify design gaps, field conflicts, or changes; drive RFIs, clarifications, and scope adjustments.


Lead, Mentor & Develop Field Teams

  • Manage large (100+) field technician teams-union or nonunion.


  • Conduct hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career development for onsite personnel.


  • Provide technical coaching and mentorship to accelerate crew capabilities and elevate work quality.


  • Foster a culture grounded in safety, collaboration, accountability, and craftsmanship.


Be the Customer's Trusted Onsite Partner

  • Act as the main construction operations liaison for the client.


  • Participate in customer meetings, site walks, technical discussions, and milestone reviews.


  • Proactively address challenges around workflow, delays, installation issues, or tactical execution.


What You Need to Succeed

Leadership & People Skills

  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor diverse field teams.


  • Skilled in conflict resolution, workforce planning, and managing competing priorities.


  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


Technical Expertise

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.


Operational & Digital Skills

  • Ability to build and manage work activity sequencing and project phasing plans.


  • Strong computer skills: MS Office, Bluebeam, and construction management platforms.


  • Ability to quickly learn new construction technologies and workflow tools.


What You Bring

  • High School Diploma or GED required.


  • 3-5+ years of supervisory experience on largescale structured cabling or data center construction projects.


  • Experience managing large, dispersed field teams (100+).


  • Data center new build or retrofit experience strongly preferred.


  • Experience working with union telecom crews and labor compliance preferred.


  • Preferred certifications:


  • OSHA30 (or ability to obtain within 6 months)


  • BICSI Technician (TECH)


  • BICSI RCDD


Position Details

  • Daily onsite presence required.


  • Up to 15% travel depending on project needs.


  • Direct supervision responsibilities included.

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