Data Center Construction Manager

PlanIT Group; Holly (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group is seeking a seasoned construction operations leader for Holly Ridge, LA. You will oversee safety, field operations, and crew development on large-scale data center projects, coordinating with PMs and procurement to keep schedules and budgets on track.

You will lead 100+ field technicians, ensure ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEBS compliance, and drive continuous improvement in performance and quality.

Qualifications

• 8+ 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.
• Data Center Connectivity, ISP, and Fiber construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and enforce safety standards on site.
• Lead jobsite safety standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Support incident investigations, RCAs, and data driven lessons learned.
• Develop and implement project plans, installation strategies, and site logistics.
• Maintain 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 production goals, budget, and schedule milestones.
• Mentor and develop large field teams (100+), including hiring and performance reviews.
• Act as onsite customer liaison, participating in meetings and site walks.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Field team management

Communication

Project coordination

Conflict resolution

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bluebeam

Construction management platforms

Job description

Holly Ridge, LA Full Time/Contract On-Site Flexibility/Remote:

• 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.

Direct Data Center Construction Operations

• 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.

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 GEDrequired.
• 8+ 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.
• With strong Data Center Connectivity, ISP, and Fiber construction experience

Preferred certifications:

• OSHA30 (or ability to obtain within 6 months)