Data Center Construction Manager

PlanIT Group, LLC; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC in Bowling Green, OH is seeking a senior Construction Manager for data center projects. You will lead field teams, ensure safety, and drive schedules, budgets, and quality.

This onsite, exempt role involves coordination with unions, suppliers, and clients; travel up to 15-50% depending on project needs; 60-100+ on site staff.

Qualifications

• 3-5 yrs CM experience
• High focus on safety and OSHA compliance
• Experience with union crews and data center projects
• Data center low voltage and structured cabling knowledge

Responsibilities

• Own safety as priority #1 and enforce safety culture
• Direct data center construction operations and schedule materials
• Ensure technical excellence and standards compliance
• Lead, mentor, and develop field teams
• Be the customer's onsite partner
• Oversee on-site inspections and audits

Skills

MS Office

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

OTDR

Job description

• Exempt Salary position based upon experience & skill level
• Direct hire (only if they are open to up to 50% U.S. travel after project conclusion) - up to $145K
• Contract or C2H - $62.50 -$69.71/HR (Exempt fixed weekly salary broken down hourly for vendor invoicing purposes only)
• Standard site hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm (after hours and weekends as needed)
• Location: Daily onsite - client site in Bowling Green, OH 43402 (this is new site and is expected to be fully operational within 4-6 months, we currently have 2 sites in the area that are very close together)
• Up to 15%-50% travel depending on project needs. Higher travel expected after local project completion
• Direct supervision responsibilities included.
• Interview scheduled - all virtual: 1st - 30 min w/ Recruiter, 2nd - 45 min w/ Program Manager, 3rd - 30 min w/ HRBP
  

Position Details

• Exempt Salary position based upon experience & skill level
• Hire Options:
  • Direct hire (only if they are open to up to 50% U.S. travel after project conclusion) - up to $145K
  • Contract or C2H - $62.50 -$69.71/HR (Exempt fixed weekly salary broken down hourly for vendor invoicing purposes only)
• Standard site hours: Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm (after hours and weekends as needed)
• Location: Daily onsite - client site in Bowling Green, OH 43402 (this is new site and is expected to be fully operational within 4-6 months, we currently have 2 sites in the area that are very close together)
• Up to 15%-50% travel depending on project needs. Higher travel expected after local project completion
• Direct supervision responsibilities included.
• Interview scheduled - all virtual: 1st - 30 min w/ Recruiter, 2nd - 45 min w/ Program Manager, 3rd - 30 min w/ HRBP
  

Requirements

3-5 yrs relevant experience

• Maintain and manage 5-week look-ahead schedules, labor forecasts, and daily progress tracking
• Change management and RFIs
• Oversight of safety, compliance, and incident investigations
• Oversee goals, budget, milestones
• Working knowledge of ISP, OTDR
• Hiring, training, performance evaluations
• Senior SME for data center low voltage, structured cabling.

Union Experience Is Required For This Site

Managing field teams of 60-100+

Data Center(new build/retrofits) highly preferred

Proficiency with MS Office, Blue beam, Primavera P6, Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Cost Performance Index (CPI).

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA30 (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• BICSI Technician (TECH)
• BICSI RCDD

Profile

• 3-5 yrs CM experience
• High focus on safety and OSHA compliance
• Working knowledge of:
  • Cabling Standards, Labeling & Documentation
  • Rack, Stack & Infrastructure Layouts
• Quality Control & Punch-List Resolution
• Preventative Maintenance & Inspections
• Vendor & Cross-Trade Coordination
• Direct on-site technicians performing rack, stack, and cabling work
• Coordinate structured cabling installs, re-routes, and clean-ups
• Monitor workmanship quality, labeling accuracy, and pathway management
• Conduct daily walk-throughs to identify issues, hazards, or inefficiencies
• Support new build-outs and expansions in containerized and fixed facilities
• Conducted on-site audits

Certs

• Multiple Cabling & Network Certifications
• OSHA

Full JD

Construction Manager

We design, build, and support the world's most demanding digital infrastructure environments. 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 we are 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 Lead

Own Safety as Priority #1

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

Direct Data Center Construction Operations

• Drive the development and implementation 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 delivery and staging of materials.
• Oversee daily field operations to meet or exceed production goals, budget, and schedule milestones.

Ensure Technical Excellence & Standards Compliance

• 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.

Lead, Mentor & Develop Field Teams

• 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.

Be the Customer's Trusted Onsite Partner

• 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.

What You Need To Succeed

Leadership & People Skills

• 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.

Technical Expertise

• 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.

Operational & Digital Skills

• 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.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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