Data Center 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 supervisory experience in large-scale structured cabling or data center construction.
  • Experience managing large (60+) field teams including union telecom crews.
  • Technical expertise in low voltage, fiber, and structured cabling systems.
  • Preferred certifications: OSHA30 (must obtain within 6 months), BICSI Technician (TECH), BICSI RCDD.

Responsibilities

  • Model and enforce a strong safety culture on site.
  • Drive project planning and implementation of construction operations.
  • Maintain project schedules, forecasts, and daily progress tracking.
  • Oversee field operations to ensure production and budget compliance.
  • Serve as the senior subject matter expert for low voltage and fiber installations.
  • Lead quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Manage the hiring, training, and development of onsite personnel.

Benefits

  • Contract with possible extension or hire.
  • Standard site hours Monday to Friday, with possible after-hours and weekend work.
  • Opportunities for professional development and technical coaching.
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.

Position Details:
  • Exempt Salary position based upon experience & skill level
  • Contract with possible contract extension or hire
  • Standard site hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:30pm (after hours and weekends as needed)
  • Location: Daily onsite - client site in Bowling Green, OH 43402
  • Up to 15% travel depending on project needs.
  • Direct supervision responsibilities included.


WhatYou'llLead

Own Safety as Priority #1
  • Model and enforce Black Box's Accident-FreeEveryday safety culture.
  • Lead job site 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 5weeklook-ahead 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 (60+) 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 TrustedOnsitePartner
  • 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, Blue beam, Procore and construction management platforms.
  • Ability to quickly learn new construction technologies and workflow tools.


What You Bring
  • High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
  • 3-5+ years of supervisory experience on large-scale structured cabling or data center construction projects.
  • Experience managing large, dispersed field teams (60+).
  • Data center new build or retrofit experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with union telecom crews and labor compliance required.
  • Preferred certifications:
  • OSHA30 (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  • BICSI Technician (TECH)
  • BICSI RCDD


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