Construction Manager (Data Center)

Job Description

The Construction Manager is responsible for the daily direction and oversight of Infrastructure Technician teams and the organization and planning of work tasks and activities on assigned projects. This is a senior-level field leadership position that will utilize a depth of experience and skills achieving if effectively staff the project from start-up to closeout to achieve optimal productivity and safely deliver high-quality results that meet or exceed Company and Customer expectations.

Position Details:

• Location: DEKALB, IL
• Mon-Friday (flexible to after hours and weekends as needed)
• Contract estimated through October 2026, possible extension/hire
• Exempt Salaried (broken down hourly for invoicing purposes only)

What You Bring to the Table:

• High School Diploma required, GED or equivalent.
• 3 years of supervisory experience on large multi-million-dollar projects focused on the installation of Structured Cabling Systems.
• Experienced in effectively managing large, geographically dispersed teams (100 ) on large projects and construction sites.
• Experience in overseeing mission-critical infrastructure cabling installations for Data Center new build and retrofit projects is highly preferred.
• Preferred experience leading and managing large union telecom crews, with a deep understanding of union rules, collective bargaining agreements, work jurisdiction, and labor compliance.
• Preferred professional certifications:
  • OSHA-30 Hour certification (if not certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment)
  • BICSI Technician (TECH)
  • BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

What You Will Do:

• Safety is our Priority. Follow Safe Work Practices that conform to the Company's Safety Program and client worksite policies, ensuring that every person on the team stays accident-free.
• Take ownership of and drive the Safety Program and ensure that all Standards of safety are met and maintained.
• Participate in Safety incident investigations, reviews, RCAs, and Lessons Learned.
• Assist and participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Control Programs.
• Participate and assist in the development and implementation of project plans and schedules.
• Develops and maintains 5-week lookahead schedules of upcoming project work.
• Effective management of field workforce placement and allocation that meets or exceeds project timelines and budgets.
• Coordinates with project management and procurement for the scheduling of material shipments tothe job site.
• Participates in the interviewing, hiring, and training of the field workforce staff.
• Assists in the development of training programs for Field Staffing that ensure our Company's excellence.
• Serve as a senior Subject Matter Expert, assisting with solutions for technically complex issues and problems.
• Responsible for ensuring installations comply with ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEBS, and other relevant standards and specifications.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to field technicians, ensuring adherence to installation best practices and safety protocols.
• Ensure all company, department, and technical policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to.
• Serve as the on-site customer point of contact for construction operations related items.
• Attends and participates in all internal and customer-driven meetings.
• Facilitates and leads meetings with field workforce staff as required.
• Coordinate and conduct formal performance evaluations for field workforce personnel, making recommendations for and setting developmental goals.
• Monitor and resolve matters relating to work procedures, conflicts, complaints, damages, accidents, and delays.
• Ensure that all field reports are completed and submitted as required.
• Works in close partnership with QA/QC teams to ensure installation quality meets project specifications; takes ownership of punch list resolution and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor junior field staff, lead site walks, and represent the telecom discipline in cross-functional meetings.

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