Data Center Construction Manager

Data Center Construction Manager

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Black Box is a trusted IT solutions provider delivering cutting-edge technology solutions and best-in-class services to our customers around the globe. Since our founding, Black Box has been driven by its passion for social responsibility to positively impact the communities where we live and work. Through dedication to performance, a high level of competence and inspiration to have shared ownership, our Teams understand the value they add and execute with responsibility, accountability and pride.

The sustainment of our success is backed with a “By All Means” mindset to ensure customer success.

The Data Center Superintendent - Construction plays an important role in Black Box’s data center deployment program by monitoring all phases of the construction roadmap to meet all project deliverables and timelines. The Data Center Superintendent - Construction will perform day-to-day construction management/superintendent work activities using GSI PMO standards, processes, methodologies and systems.

• Follow Safe Work Practices that conform with the Company’s Safety Program and client worksite policies ensuring that every person on the team stays accident free every day.
• Take ownership of and drive the Safety Program and ensure that all Standards of safety are met and maintained.
• Participate in Safety incident investigations, reviews, RCAs and Lessons Learned.
• Assist and participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Control Programs.
• Participate and assist in the development and implementation of project plans and schedules.
• Develops and maintains 5-week lookahead schedules of upcoming project work.
• Effective management of field workforce placement and allocation that meets or exceeds project timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate with project management and procurement the scheduling of material shipments to job site.
• Participate in the interviewing, hiring and training of the field workforce staff.
• Assist in the development of training programs for Field Staffing that ensures our Company excellence.
• Serve as a senior Subject Matter Expert, assisting with solutions for technically complex issues and problems.
• Ensure all company, department, and technical policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to.
• Serve as the on‑site customer point of contact for construction operations related items.
• Attend and participate in all internal and customer driven meetings.
• Facilitate and lead meetings with field workforce staff as required.
• Coordinate and conduct formal performance evaluations for field workforce personnel making recommendations for and setting developmental goals.
• Monitor and resolve matters relating to work procedures, conflicts, complaints, damages, accidents, and delays.
• Ensure that all field reports are completed and submitted as required.

• Excellent leadership, mentoring, coaching, and team building qualities.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations and Safety standards.
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to Low Voltage and Structured Cabling Systems installation and construction.
• Ability to read and understand complex design documents, drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Ability to identify changes or discrepancies in design documents, drawings and specifications that would prompt RFIs and potential changes to scope of work and time.
• Highly skilled in developing work activity schedules and sequencing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at conflict resolution and managing differences and diversity in the workplace.
• Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of personnel including upper management, clients, other craft partners and vendors.
• Must be able to learn and support new and rapidly changing industry specific and construction technologies.
• Must be proficient in the use of a computer, MS Office applications, Blue Beam, and various construction management software applications.