Sr. Project Manager

Black Box; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Box is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Abilene, Texas. The role focuses on leading the project team to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery while fostering strong client relationships. You will manage significant projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and budget management.

Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of experience in construction management, with a focus on large structured cabling or data center projects. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the construction industry in a management role.
• Experience managing large-scale multi-million-dollar projects.
• Familiarity with construction technology platforms and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a project management team effectively.
• Manage project installation strategies for timely completion.
• Account for and manage project costs against budgets.

Skills

Decision making and judgment

Proficiency in information leveraging

Understanding of industry estimating

Project management and leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Education

AAS or BS in Construction Management or Construction Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Opportunity

The role of the Senior Project Manager is to serve as an ambassador for Black Box and is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of multiple projects of various sizes. The Senior Project Manager leads, directs, and manages a team of project resources to deliver value and exceptional results to our clients. This position proactively develops the continuation of opportunities through fostering strong relationships and project delivery excellence.

What You Will Do

• Follow Safe Work Practices that conform with the Company’s Safety Program and client worksite policies ensuring that every person on the team stays accident free every day.
• Promote company core values to foster and safeguard Company culture.
• Lead and manage assigned project management team members.
• Investigate any potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines, and under supervision.
• Manage assigned projects in accordance with schedule that supports favorable performance indexing that meets or exceeds the expectations of the project plan.
• Effectively manage subcontractor and vendor performance to ensure compliant project delivery.
• Provide progress updates, reports, and performance metrics.
• Manage installation strategies to ensure industry best practices, means and methods are leveraged to complete the project on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure project deliverables are completed timely, efficiently, and correctly.
• Account for the financial performance of assigned projects and manage all costs against planned budgets.
• Oversee and present project cost reports as required within defined timelines.
• Manage organizational resources to control variables that contribute to project costs such as labor, materials, and equipment in order to comply with project schedules and budgets.
• Cultivate and foster positive relationships with teammates, customers, and vendors to maintain, secure and expand business opportunities.
• Develop resource plans and evaluate needs in conjunction with project requirements.
• Partner with internal and external teams to provide subject matter expertise related to estimating, construction feasibility and value engineering.
• Embrace and leverage company’s construction technology platforms, automation, and software to drive safety, quality, efficiencies, and cost savings.
• Foster an innovative mindset that empowers employees to seek out unique and applicable solutions for existing challenges that provide opportunities to optimize processes.
• Encourage and support continuous improvement activities and Lean initiatives across the site to align with strategic goals.
• Anchor training programs to effectively develop employees and drive workforce continuity.
• Lead by example.
• Provide opportunities for technical and professional development through internal training and industry certification courses.

Needs for Success

• Decision making and judgment with authority regarding procedures, plans and schedules.
• Proficiency in leveraging information and data to make informed decisions.
• Deep understanding of industry‑specific estimating and engineering best practices.
• Ability to identify change events and implement change‑management best practices.
• Knowledge of construction technology platforms, quality, and safety standards.
• Solid understanding of construction accounting principles and cost forecasting.
• Ability to report and read out project information to stakeholders as needed.
• Working knowledge of the PMBOK Guidelines and Standards.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules.
• Advanced project management and leadership skills.
• Professionalism and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and others.
• Coaching, team‑building, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills, including excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively present to small and large groups.
• Disciplined, detail‑oriented, organized, and self‑driven.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to resolve complex problems, conflicts, and issues.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Ability to develop processes and standard operating procedures.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Bluebeam, Procore, Textura, and other industry applications.

What You Bring to the Table

• AAS or BS in Construction Management or Construction Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the construction industry in a management or leadership role; preference for experience with large structured cabling or data center construction projects.
• Extensive experience managing large‑scale multi‑million‑dollar projects across different construction vertical markets.
• Experience with mission‑critical infrastructure installation for data center new build and retrofit projects preferred.
• Experience managing all contracting and project delivery methods (lump sum/fixed price, cost plus, GMP, unit price/rate, design‑build, time and material).
• Experience managing construction teams of 50‑100+ technicians on project sites.
• Experience with industry‑leading manufacturer products and solutions.
• Preferred professional certifications:
  • OSHA‑30 Hour certification (required within 6 months if not already certified).
  • BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD).
  • BICSI Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM).
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP).

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will have direct reports.

Work Location and Travel

On project site daily with up to 20% travel.