Project Manager

At Black Box, we’re not just building infrastructure—we’re shaping the digital backbone of the future. As a Data Center Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of one of the most transformative infrastructure programs in the country: constructing the largest data center in the United States. This is an opportunity to lead major, high visibility work that directly impacts the next generation of connectivity and cloud innovation.

In this role, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of data center construction projects, ensuring flawless execution through disciplined application of PMO standards, safety practices, cost controls, and schedule management. You’ll set the tone for operational excellence, drive collaboration across teams, and help define what “best in class” means for modern data center deployment.

Black Box is a global leader in IT solutions and technology integration—trusted for delivering complex projects with precision, innovation, and integrity. Here, you’ll join a purpose driven culture built on shared ownership, accountability, and a commitment to surpassing expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead day-to-day construction management using established PMO standards and methodologies.

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules.

• Oversee all phases of project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget.

• Identify and manage change events, applying best practice change management processes.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce safety protocols, procedures, and site standards across all project activities.

• Ensure quality control through consistent documentation, tracking, and reporting.

• Maintain adherence to construction technology platforms, building codes, and industry standards.

Financial & Contract Management

• Utilize construction accounting principles to support cost forecasting, budget analysis, and financial reporting.

• Manage contracting and delivery methods including lump sum, cost-plus, GMP, design build, and time & material.

• Monitor vendor performance, approve invoices, and track project expenditures.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and senior leadership.

• Communicate project status, risks, milestones, and priorities clearly and confidently.

• Prepare presentations and lead briefings for both small and large groups.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Anticipate issues, mitigate risks, and drive timely resolution of conflicts.

• Apply data driven insights to influence decisions and optimize project performance.

• Promote a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement on site.

Requirements

• Proficient in using data and analytics to support informed decision making.

• Extensive knowledge of construction safety protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Strong understanding of estimating engineering principles and construction methodologies.

• Experience with change management processes and documentation.

• Solid understanding of construction accounting, cost forecasting, and budgeting.

• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven with the ability to adapt to evolving project needs.

• Proficient in business and industry tools including MS Office, Bluebeam, Procore, Textura, and other construction platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum 5 years of construction industry experience in a management or leadership role.

• Prior experience managing large data center or structured cabling construction projects highly preferred.

• Experience across multiple contract and delivery models (GMP, designbuild, fixed price, etc.).

• Preferred certifications:

• OSHA 30

• BICSI RCDD

• BICSI RTPM

• PMIPMP

• Proficient in business and industry tools including MS Office, Bluebeam, Procore, Textura, and other construction platforms.

Must have: Data center project budgeting, financial reporting, GMP contracts, Textura, construction billing/invoicing, subcontractor payment review, and construction finance tools

Why Black Box?

Black Box is a leading global technology solutions provider with 2,500+ team members across 24 countries. We design, deploy, and manage world-class IT infrastructure solutions for some of the most demanding environments worldwide. We value innovation, ownership, transparency, and continuous growth—both in our business and our people. When you join Black Box, you join a team committed to delivering excellence and elevating the customer experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer- Black Box is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.