Lead Data Center Construction Program Manager

Black Box; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Box is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead one of the nation’s most transformative infrastructure programs, including constructing the largest data center in the United States. You will oversee the full lifecycle of data center construction projects, applying PMO standards, safety practices, cost controls, and schedule management.

Join Black Box to drive operational excellence, coordinate with internal teams and clients, and define best-in-class deployment for critical

Qualifications

• Proficient in using data and analytics to support informed decision making.
• Extensive knowledge of construction safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of estimating, engineering principles and construction methodologies.
• Experience with change management processes and documentation.
• Solid understanding of construction accounting, cost forecasting, and budgeting.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven with the ability to adapt to evolving project needs.
• Proficient in business and industry tools including MS Office, Bluebeam, Procore, Textura, and other construction platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction management using PMO standards and methodologies.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules.
• Oversee all phases of project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget.
• Identify and manage change events, applying best practice change management processes.
• Enforce safety protocols, procedures, and site standards across all project activities.
• Ensure quality control through consistent documentation, tracking, and reporting.
• Maintain adherence to construction technology platforms, building codes, and industry standards.
• Utilize construction accounting principles to support cost forecasting, budget analysis, and financial reporting.
• Manage contracting and delivery methods including lump sum, cost-plus, GMP, design-build, and time & material.
• Monitor vendor performance, approve invoices, and track project expenditures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and senior leadership.
• Communicate project status, risks, milestones, and priorities clearly and confidently.
• Prepare presentations and lead briefings for both small and large groups.
• Anticipate issues, mitigate risks, and drive timely resolution of conflicts.
• Apply data driven insights to influence decisions and optimize project performance.
• Promote a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement on site.

Skills

Data analytics

Construction safety

Estimating principles

Change management

Construction accounting

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Organization and detail orientation

MS Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Textura

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Textura

Job description

Black Box is seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead one of the nation’s most transformative infrastructure programs, including constructing the largest data center in the United States. You will oversee the full lifecycle of data center construction projects, applying PMO standards, safety practices, cost controls, and schedule management.

Join Black Box to drive operational excellence, coordinate with internal teams and clients, and define best-in-class deployment for critical