Job DescriptionThis 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
- Location: Holly Ridge, LA (
Daily onsite presence required) - Up to 15% travel depending on project needs.
- Direct supervision responsibilities included.
What You'll LeadOwn 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
This job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee; it is not meant to be all-inclusive for any one position. Job responsibilities and requirements are subject to change at any time due to business conditions or any other reason.
