Data Center Project Manager

Overall, we’re looking for someone who can step into a mature site, maintain strong client relationships, lead large field teams, and communicate effectively across technical and construction stakeholders. Positions Details We will accept candidates that are open to either contract, contract to hire, or direct hire (must be flexible to travel throughout the U.S.). Exempt Salaried position, possible hire options: Contract to possible C2H (currently estimated through Dec 2026) - fixed weekly salary broken down hourly for vendor invoicing purposes only: between $73.00 – $100/HR Direct Hire – based upon experience up to $140K/YR (must be open to the higher percentage of travel throughout the U.S. to be considered for this option) Standard site hours: Mon‑Fri 7:00 am – up to 5 pm (after hours and Saturdays if necessary) Location: Fully Onsite (no remote/hybrid offering) Client Site(s) in New Albany, OH Requirements Client & Stakeholder Management Strong customer relationship experience working directly with Client and the General Contractor Able to represent Black Box in site meetings and clearly communicate progress, risks, and execution plans Scheduling & Coordination Comfortable leading and communicating 5‑week lookaheads Able to coordinate labor, materials, and install sequencing within an active data center construction environment Safety Leadership Strong safety mindset with experience operating in safety‑first construction environments Experience managing safety expectations across large field teams Technical Background Solid BICSI foundation with strong understanding of structured cabling / low‑voltage environments Familiarity with fiber conveyance, pathways, and connectivity work Data Center new builds (greenfield) and retrofit (brownfield) experience highly preferred. Leadership Scope This individual will oversee a large team structure including Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Techs. Expected leadership scope of a minimum of 50 to 100+ resources Certifications OSHA 30 (if they don't already have, must obtain within 1 st 6‑months of assignment start) RCDD certification nice to have RTPM certification nice to have Working knowledge of Schedule Performance Index (SPI) Cost Performance Index (CPI) Experience 15 years of technical expertise and 15 years of leadership experience in data center and systems integration. Managing 30+ large‑scale builds and multimillion‑dollar deployments from concept to completion. Deep understanding of data center design (floor layout, cable tray, and rack usage), connectivity, and structured cabling systems. Manages full project lifecycles — from RFP/RFQ/RFI responses and design planning to execution and closeout — while maintaining strict adherence to safety and compliance standards. Full retrofit of client’s fiber and copper network infrastructure. Hiring, training and mentoring new staff members. #J-18808-Ljbffr PLANIT Group