Data Center Construction Manager in Bowling Green

Construction Manager – Data Center Projects

Bowling Green, OH 43402

The Construction Manager is a senior, onsite leadership role responsible for directing all phases of data center construction, with a strong emphasis on structured cabling, low voltage systems, safety, and field team performance. This position oversees daily site operations, ensures technical excellence, drives schedule and budget adherence, and serves as the primary onsite partner for the client.

This role requires a handson leader with deep technical knowledge, strong supervisory experience, and the ability to manage large field teams in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

• 1 opening

• Hire Options:

  • Direct Hire: Up to $145,000/year (must be open to up to 50% U.S. travel after local project completion)

  • Contract or Contract to Hire: $62.50–$69.71/hr (exempt weekly salary broken down hourly for invoicing)

• Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7:00am–4:00pm (after hours/weekends as needed)

• Location: Daily onsite at client site in Bowling Green, OH 43402

  • New site expected to be fully operational within 4–6 months

  • Two nearby active sites currently supported

• Travel:
  15%–50%, depending on project phase (higher after local project completion)

• Supervision: Direct oversight of 60–100+ field technicians (union experience required)

• Interview Process (all virtual):

  • 1st: 30 minutes with Recruiter

  • 2nd: 45 minutes with Program Manager

  • 3rd: 30 minutes with HR Business Partner

The Construction Manager leads all onsite construction activities for large-scale data center projects, including planning, installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout. This role ensures safety compliance, manages labor and scheduling, resolves design conflicts, oversees quality control, and maintains strong client relationships. The CM is the senior subject matter expert for structured cabling, fiber systems, and low voltage infrastructure.

• Champion a zero incident safety culture across all site activities

• Enforce safety standards, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement practices

• Support incident investigations, rootcause analysis, and corrective actions

• Lead development and execution 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 material delivery and staging

• Oversee daily field operations to meet production goals, budget targets, and schedule milestones

• Serve as the senior SME for structured cabling, low voltage systems, and fiber installations

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

• Lead testing and commissioning activities (OTDR, power meter validation, labeling, QA protocols)

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

• Manage large field teams (60–100+ technicians), including union crews

• Conduct hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations

• Provide technical coaching to elevate workmanship and productivity

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and craftsmanship

• Act as the primary onsite liaison for the client

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

• Proactively address workflow challenges, delays, installation issues, and tactical execution needs

• Oversee QA/QC processes, punchlist resolution, and adherence to quality standards

• Conduct daily walkthroughs to identify issues, hazards, or inefficiencies

• Ensure accurate documentation, labeling, pathway management, and installation records

• Support preventative maintenance planning and inspections

• Own the change management process, identifying scope impacts early

• Communicate changes promptly and drive resolution to maintain alignment with schedule and budget

• 3–5+ years of construction management experience on large-scale structured cabling or data center projects

• Experience…