2 openings - Datacenter Manager
Salary: 1st shift: 130-135K - Mon-Fri 7:00am-5:00pm
2nd shift: 145K - Mon-Fri 3pm-midnight
Location: New Albany, Ohio – META Data Center
• Location: Daily onsite - client site in New Albany, OH
• Up to 15% travel depending on project needs.
• Direct supervision responsibilities included.
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, Blue beam, and construction management platforms.
• Ability to quickly learn new construction technologies and workflow tools.
What You Bring
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5+ years of supervisory experience on large-scale 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.
• Preferred certifications:
• OSHA30 (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• BICSI Technician (TECH)
• BICSI RCDD
What You'll Lead
Own Safety as Priority #1
• Model and enforce Black Box's Accident-Free Everyday safety culture.
• Lead job site safety standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Support incident investigations, RCAs, and data driven lessons learned.
Direct Data Center Construction Operations
• Drive the development and implementation of project plans, installation strategies, and site logistics.
• Maintain and manage 5 week look-ahead 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.
