About this role

Own Safety as Priority #1

Direct Data Center Construction Operations

Drive the development and implementation of project plans, installation strategies, and site logistics.
Maintain and manage 5 week lookahead schedules, labor forecasts, and daily progress tracking.
Coordinate with Project Management and Procurement to ensure timely delivery and staging of materials.
Oversee daily field operations to meet or exceed production goals, budget, and schedule milestones.

Ensure Technical Excellence & Standards Compliance

Serve as the senior SME for data center low voltage, structured cabling, and fiber installations.
Guarantee compliance with ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEBS, and all customer specifications.
Lead testing and commissioning activities including OTDR, power meter validation, labeling standards, and quality assurance protocols.
Identify design gaps, field conflicts, or changes; drive RFIs, clarifications, and scope adjustments.

Lead, Mentor & Develop Field Teams

Manage large (100+) field technician teams—union or nonunion.
Conduct hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career development for onsite personnel.
Provide technical coaching and mentorship to accelerate crew capabilities and elevate work quality.
Foster a culture grounded in safety, collaboration, accountability, and craftsmanship.

Be the Customer's Trusted Onsite Partner

Act as the main construction operations liaison for the client.
Participate in customer meetings, site walks, technical discussions, and milestone reviews.
Proactively address challenges around workflow, delays, installation issues, or tactical execution.

What You Need to Succeed

Leadership & People Skills

Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor diverse field teams.
Skilled in conflict resolution, workforce planning, and managing competing priorities.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and best in class safety practices.
Mastery of low voltage, fiber, and structured cabling installation for mission critical environments.
Advanced capability in commissioning, system validation, and telecom quality control processes.
Ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
Experience identifying design discrepancies and managing technical change control.

Operational & Digital Skills

Ability to build and manage work activity sequencing and project phasing plans.
Strong computer skills: MS Office, Bluebeam, and construction management platforms.
Ability to quickly learn new construction technologies and workflow tools.

What You Bring

High School Diploma or GED required.
8+ years of supervisory experience on largescale structured cabling or data center construction projects.
Experience managing large, dispersed field teams (100+).
Data center new build or retrofit experience strongly preferred.
Experience working with union telecom crews and labor compliance preferred.
With strong Data Center Connectivity, ISP, and Fiber construction experience

Preferred certifications:

Data Center Construction Manager