Project Manager - AI Data Center Fiber Infrastructure

J. Tucker Construction, Inc.; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + medical/dental/vision

401(k) + EAP

On-site benefits and safety

Job summary

NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. is staffing a multi-year telecommunications OSP/fiber project in Louisiana. The Project Manager will oversee day-to-day field execution, crews, scheduling, budget, and coordination with the GC’s program team, reporting to the PMO.

This on-site role requires relocation to the local market and close collaboration with site leadership. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years managing large-scale telecom construction, fiber/cabling installation, splicing, testing/turnover, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years managing data center, campus, or large-scale telecom OSP construction projects.
• Experience overseeing fiber optic and structured cabling installation, splicing, testing/turnover.
• Knowledge of OTDR testing, SMF/MMF, and MTP/MPO connectivity.
• Familiarity with TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC standards and QC.
• Willingness to relocate or reside locally; on-site role.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass site security checks.

Responsibilities

• Own full project lifecycle from initiation to turnover.
• Lead deployment of fiber and copper cabling for high-density AI compute environments.
• Serve as on-site PM to GC team, representing scope, schedule and quality.
• Develop and maintain schedule, WBS, governance plan; align roles and RACI.
• Build and maintain master CPM schedule with milestones across a campus.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams on interfaces and site access.
• Manage crews for cabling placement, splicing, testing, and QA.
• Oversee testing, turnover, and compliance with industry standards.
• Drive risk mitigation, change management, and cost forecasting.
• Assemble as-built documentation for GC and customer turnover.
• Utilize Monday.com, PenguinData, Power BI for visibility.

Skills

Project management

CPM scheduling

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder comms

On-site construction mgmt

Fiber testing knowledge

Safety & compliance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Mgmt/Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Bluebeam

Monday.com

PenguinData

Power BI

Job description

Position Summary

National OnDemand is a telecommunications construction general contractor delivering fiber optic and outside plant (OSP) infrastructure programs nationwide. We are staffing a multi-year, large-scale project to install and test fiber optic and structured cabling infrastructure inside an AI data center campus in Louisiana. NATIONAL ONDEMAND is executing this scope as a construction partner to the general contractor leading the site program, and this role owns NATIONAL ONDEMAND's execution from mobilization through final acceptance and turnover.

Position Summary

National OnDemand is a telecommunications construction general contractor delivering fiber optic and outside plant (OSP) infrastructure programs nationwide. We are staffing a multi-year, large-scale project to install and test fiber optic and structured cabling infrastructure inside an AI data center campus in Louisiana. NATIONAL ONDEMAND is executing this scope as a construction partner to the general contractor leading the site program, and this role owns NATIONAL ONDEMAND's execution from mobilization through final acceptance and turnover. The Project Manager will run day-to-day field execution, crews, scheduling, budget, and the working relationship with the general contractor's site program team for the duration of the assignment, reporting into NATIONAL ONDEMAND's Program Management Office. The end customer and site cannot be named in this posting; full details are provided during the interview process.

Primary Position Duties

• Own the full project lifecycle for NATIONAL ONDEMAND's fiber and structured cabling scope: initiation, planning, mobilization, execution, monitoring, testing and turnover, and closeout.
• Lead deployment of fiber optic and copper structured cabling systems supporting a high-density AI compute environment, including pre-terminated and high-fiber-count cabling solutions.
• Serve as NATIONAL ONDEMAND's primary on-site point of contact to the general contractor's program and construction management team, representing NATIONAL ONDEMAND's scope, schedule, and quality commitments.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule, work breakdown structure (WBS), and communication/governance plan; coordinate project org chart, roles and responsibilities, and RACI with the GC's team.
• Build and maintain the master CPM schedule, track milestones and critical path, and manage multi-year phasing across a large, multi-building campus.
• Coordinate daily with the general contractor's engineering and construction teams and other trades (electrical, mechanical, security) on interface sequencing and site access.
• Manage crews performing fiber and copper cabling placement, splicing, and testing: staffing plans, mobilization, daily production tracking, and quality assurance.
• Own fiber optic testing and turnover to GC and industry standards (TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC): OTDR testing and certification, insertion loss and return loss verification, Tier 1/Tier 2 acceptance testing, SMF/MMF and MTP/MPO connectivity validation, splice certification review, and redline/as-built documentation.
• Validate design compliance and installation quality against GC and manufacturer installation standards; implement and drive quality management system (QMS) practices for the crew.
• Support SOW development, scope and pricing discussions, and change order negotiation with the general contractor as project conditions evolve.
• Manage project financials: cost tracking and forecasting, pay application review, change order management, and margin protection.
• Identify and document project risks, prepare mitigation plans, and manage change approvals with the GC.
• Ensure compliance with applicable prevailing wage requirements, NESC and OSHA safety standards, and the site's access, security, and safety protocols for a live, mission-critical facility.
• Manage material logistics for fiber cable, splice enclosures, patch panels, and test equipment, including procurement coordination and site staging.
• Lead daily and weekly production reporting, two-week look-aheads, and status updates to both NATIONAL ONDEMAND leadership and the GC's reporting cadence.
• Identify and resolve field issues, RFIs, and constructability conflicts in real time to protect schedule and cost.
• Assemble as-built documentation and closeout packages required for GC and customer acceptance and final turnover.
• Use company project management and reporting tools (Monday.com, PenguinData, Power BI) to maintain schedule, production, and financial visibility.

Required

Position Requirements:

• This is a 100% on-site position. Candidates must currently reside in, or relocate to, the local market before start; relocation assistance is available.
• 6+ years managing data center, campus, or large-scale telecommunications OSP construction projects.
• Direct experience overseeing fiber optic and structured cabling installation, splicing, and testing/turnover processes, including high-density and pre-terminated systems.
• Working knowledge of OTDR and certification testing, SMF/MMF and MTP/MPO connectivity, and industry-standard fiber test documentation (Tier 1/Tier 2).
• Familiarity with industry cabling standards (TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC) and the discipline to hold crews and vendors to them.
• Experience managing labor crews and vendors across multiple concurrent work areas.
• Must currently reside within a reasonable commute of the site or be willing to relocate to the local area before start; this is a 100% on-site role for the duration of the assignment, not a rotational or fly-in/fly-out position.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check and any site-specific security screening required for access to a mission-critical facility.
• Ability to work on an active construction site, including data center floors and outside plant routes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and walk extended distances across a large campus.
• Ability to sit for extended periods for administrative and reporting work, and to stand or walk for extended periods during field oversight.
• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor conditions as required by the site.

Preferred

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• FOA CFOT/CFOS certification or comparable fiber optic technician credential.
• Prior experience on hyperscale, AI/ML, or colocation data center construction programs.
• Familiarity with emerging fiber technologies (multicore, hollow-core) supporting increasing AI compute fabric density.
• Experience with Davis-Bacon or other prevailing wage compliance requirements.
• Comfort presenting design solutions, installation methodologies, and project status to senior stakeholders on both the NATIONAL ONDEMAND and GC sides.
• Familiarity with Monday.com, PenguinData, Power BI, or comparable program management and reporting platforms.

Education Or Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficiency with CPM scheduling tools (MS Project or equivalent), MS Office Suite, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, splice diagrams, and fiber route maps.
• Strong financial acumen: budgeting, cost forecasting, and change order management.

Benefits

• This is a full time position with access to our comprehensive benefits which include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k).

Equal Opportunity Employer

NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company’s policy does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.