Data Center Construction Manager

At Black Box, we design, build, and support the world’s most demanding digital infrastructure environments.

We ’ researching for an experienced
Data Center Construction Manager
who thrives on large-scale, complex projects and knows how to lead field teams to deliver flawless structured cabling andlow voltage installations.

This is a senior, onsite leadership role whereyou'lltake full ownership of construction execution — fromday one planning through commissioning and closeout — ensuring projects are safe, on schedule, fully compliant, and built to thehigh standards

Black Box is known for.

Ifyou ’ readetail driven leader with deep technicalexpertisein fiber and structured cabling systems — and the ability to guide large field teams to operational excellence — you ’ llfeel at home here.

• 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.

• Model and enforce Black Box’s Accident-Free Everyday safety culture.
• Lead job site safety standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Support incident investigations, RCAs, and data driven lessons learned.

• Drive the development and implementation of project plans, installation strategies, and site logistics.
• Maintain and manage 5 week look-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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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:
• OSHA
  30 (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• BICSI RCDD