Sr. Construction Manager
PlanIT GroupRayville, LA
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Job Description
We're searching for an experienced Data Center Construction Manager who thrives on largescale, complex projects and knows how to lead field teams to deliver flawless structured cabling and low voltage installations. This is a senior, onsite leadership role where you'll take full ownership of construction execution—from day one planning through commissioning and closeout—ensuring projects are safe, on schedule, fully compliant, and built to the high standards Black Box is known for. If you're a detail driven leader with deep technical expertise in fiber and structured cabling systems—and the ability to guide large field teams to operational excellence—you'll feel at home here. What You'll LeadOwn Safety as Priority #1
- Model and enforce Black Box's Accident-FreeEveryday safety culture.
- Lead jobsite 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 5weeklookahead 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 (100+) 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, Bluebeam, and construction management platforms.
- Ability to quickly learn new construction technologies and workflow tools.
- High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
- 3–5+ years of supervisory experience on largescale structured cabling or data center construction projects.
- Experience managing large, dispersed field teams (100+).
- Data center new build or retrofit experience strongly preferred.
- Experience working with union telecom crews and labor compliance preferred.
- Preferred certifications:
- OSHA30 (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- BICSI Technician (TECH)
- BICSI RCDD
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