Data Center Project Manager

Overall, we’re looking for someone who can step into a mature site, maintain strong client relationships, lead large field teams, and communicate effectively across technical and construction stakeholders.

• We will accept candidates that are open to either contract, contract to hire, or direct hire (must be flexible to travel throughout the U.S.).
• Exempt Salaried position, possible hire options:
  • Contract to possible C2H (currently estimated through Dec 2026) - fixed weekly salary broken down hourly for vendor invoicing purposes only: between $73.00 – $100/HR
  • Direct Hire – based upon experience up to $140K/YR (must be open to the higher percentage of travel throughout the U.S. to be considered for this option)
• Standard site hours:
  Mon‑Fri 7:00 am – up to 5 pm (after hours and Saturdays if necessary)
• Location:
  
  Fully Onsite (no remote/hybrid offering) Client Site(s) in New Albany, OH

• Strong customer relationship experience working directly with Client and the General Contractor
• Able to represent Black Box in site meetings and clearly communicate progress, risks, and execution plans

• Comfortable leading and communicating 5‑week lookaheads
• Able to coordinate labor, materials, and install sequencing within an active data center construction environment

• Strong safety mindset with experience operating in safety‑first construction environments
• Experience managing safety expectations across large field teams

• Solid BICSI foundation with strong understanding of structured cabling / low‑voltage environments
• Familiarity with fiber conveyance, pathways, and connectivity work
• Data Center new builds (greenfield) and retrofit (brownfield) experience highly preferred.

• This individual will oversee a large team structure including Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Techs.
• Expected leadership scope of a minimum of 50 to 100+ resources

• OSHA 30 (if they don't already have, must obtain within 1 st 6‑months of assignment start)
• RCDD certification nice to have
• RTPM certification nice to have

• Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
• Cost Performance Index (CPI)

• 15 years of technical expertise and 15 years of leadership experience in data center and systems integration.
• Managing 30+ large‑scale builds and multimillion‑dollar deployments from concept to completion.
• Deep understanding of data center design (floor layout, cable tray, and rack usage), connectivity, and structured cabling systems.
• Manages full project life cycles — from RFP/RFQ/RFI responses and design planning to execution and closeout — while maintaining strict adherence to safety and compliance standards.
• Full retrofit of client’s fiber and copper network infrastructure.
• Hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.