Senior Data Center Project Leader

Black Box; Boyce (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Box is seeking a Data Center Project Manager in Boyce, LA to lead the construction of a landmark data center. You will drive PMO standards, safety, cost control, and schedule management to deliver a complex, high-visibility project.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage vendor contracts, and report to senior leadership to ensure flawless execution from initiation to closeout, helping shape the digital backbone of the future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience in a management or leadership role.
• Prior experience managing large data center or structured cabling construction projects highly preferred.
• Experience across multiple contract and delivery models (GMP, design-build, fixed price, etc.).
• Preferred certifications: OSHA 30, BICSI RCDD, BICSI RTPM, PMIPMP.

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.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and senior leadership.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication

Presentation

Stakeholder management

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 in Boyce, LA to lead the construction of a landmark data center. You will drive PMO standards, safety, cost control, and schedule management to deliver a complex, high-visibility project.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage vendor contracts, and report to senior leadership to ensure flawless execution from initiation to closeout, helping shape the digital backbone of the future.