Senior Project Manager, Inside Plant Data Center Solutions

Role Description

The Senior Inside Plant (ISP) Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of mission-critical data center infrastructure projects. This role oversees the full lifecycle of inside plant deployments, including:

• Structured cabling
• Fiber optic systems
• Cable tray installation
• Equipment integration
• Network infrastructure
• Commissioning support
• Customer handoff activities

The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience managing complex data center projects in active mission-critical environments and has a proven track record delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of project management experience in data center, telecommunications, mission-critical, or low-voltage infrastructure environments.
• 7+ years managing Inside Plant (ISP) deployments within active data centers.
• Proven experience delivering projects exceeding $1M in value.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling systems, fiber optic infrastructure, network architecture fundamentals, and data center construction methodologies.
• Experience managing subcontractors and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong financial and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing presentation abilities.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent data center ISP projects.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and executive-level status updates.
• Direct the installation of structured cabling systems, fiber optic backbone and distribution networks, cable tray and pathway infrastructure, network and telecom equipment, rack-and-stack deployments, and data center technology integration projects.
• Coordinate closely with general contractors, MEP contractors, commissioning teams, and owner representatives.
• Ensure compliance with customer standards, industry best practices, and safety requirements.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Monitor labor productivity and project profitability.
• Build trusted relationships with hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, general contractor, and carrier customers.
• Lead field supervisors, site managers, project coordinators, and subcontractor teams.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and customer site requirements.
• Support job hazard analyses, safety audits, and incident investigations.
• Maintain rigorous quality control processes and project documentation.
• Up to 50-75% travel depending on project assignments.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company match
  • Dependent care FSA
  • Life & disability coverage
  • Voluntary plans
  • Legal/ID protection
  • Pet insurance
  • EAP
• Financial:
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Annual bonus based on company performance
  • Referral bonuses
  • Discounts
  • Phone allowance
  • Field roles: travel pay, per diem, company-paid lodging, and company vehicle (if applicable)
• Time Off & Flexibility:
  • Flexible PTO for salaried roles; starting at 15 days (PTO with 2 floating holidays) for hourly roles
  • Paid holidays, floating holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Hybrid/remote options
• Career Growth:
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Annual professional development grants
  • Online learning resources
  • Leadership programs
  • Internal growth opportunities
• Additional Benefits:
  • Recognition programs
  • Scholarships and educational stipends for children
  • Company paid sabbaticals
  • Company outings with access to local events

Note: benefits eligibility may be based on employment status, tenure, location, or other factors.