Data Center Construction Manager

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Construction Manager to lead complex, large-scale structured cabling and low-voltage projects in Abilene, Texas. This senior, onsite position is responsible for construction execution from initial planning through commissioning and closeout. The successful candidate will ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, in compliance with applicable standards, and to a consistently high level of quality.

This opportunity is suited to a detail-oriented leader with deep expertise in fiber and structured cabling systems and a demonstrated ability to guide large field teams toward operational excellence.

• Exempt salaried position, with compensation based on experience and skill level
• Annual salary up to $135,000
• Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire options may be available
• Location:
  
  Abilene, Texas; daily onsite presence is required
• Travel:
  Up to 15%, depending on project needs
• Direct supervisory responsibilities
• Site operations run 24 hours a day; available shifts are 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m., six days per week

• Champion an accident-free workplace by modeling and enforcing a safety-first culture every day.
• Lead jobsite safety practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and data-driven lessons learned.

• Develop and execute project plans, installation strategies, and site logistics.
• Maintain five-week look-ahead schedules, labor forecasts, and daily progress reporting.
• Partner with Project Management and Procurement to coordinate the timely delivery and staging of materials.
• Direct daily field operations to meet or exceed production targets, budget expectations, 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 all customer specifications.
• Lead testing and commissioning activities, including OTDR testing, power-meter validation, labeling standards, and quality assurance protocols.
• Identify design gaps, field conflicts, and changes, and manage related requests for information, clarifications, and scope adjustments.

• Lead field technician teams of more than 100 employees in union or nonunion environments.
• Manage hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career development for onsite personnel.
• Provide technical coaching and mentorship to strengthen crew capabilities and improve work quality.
• Build a culture centered on safety, collaboration, accountability, and craftsmanship.

• Serve as the primary construction operations contact for the client.
• Participate in customer meetings, site walks, technical discussions, and milestone reviews.
• Proactively resolve workflow challenges, delays, installation concerns, and tactical execution issues.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and mentor diverse field teams.
• Proficiency in conflict resolution, workforce planning, and balancing competing priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and leading safety practices.
• Advanced expertise in low‑voltage, fiber, and structured cabling installation within mission‑critical environments.
• Extensive experience with commissioning, system validation, and telecommunications quality-control processes.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Experience identifying design…