Network Fiber Data Center Construction Manager

Description

WE ARE OnQGlobal and we hire GREAT PEOPLE who do GREAT WORK for GREAT CLIENTS!

OUR TEAM members are consummate professionals who are well respected by our Fortune 100 clients in the semiconductor/cleanroom, manufacturing, and mission-critical data center industries. Our mission is to do the very best for our clients and customers with integrity, professionalism, and altruism allowing them to BE the very best in their business globally. In order to make the future happen and inspire others to do the same, we need the most talented Owner’s Rep Project Managers with a proven track record. Are you one of them? If so, we want to talk to you!

Are you ready to be a part of a dynamic team that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration? Our dedicated team believes in honesty, integrity, performance, partnership, and trust, ensuring long-lasting customer and employee relationships built on solid principles. By upholding the highest standards of quality and performance, we aim to achieve total customer satisfaction in the various markets we serve.

Role Overview: 

The Network Fiber Construction Manager (CM) works closely with the General Contractor PM and establishes an immediate, collaborative relationship with telecom and fiber vendors/subcontractors to ensure full understanding of system scope, drawings, materials, and project objectives. This role brings strong best practices across design, construction, quality, and commissioning to support seamless delivery through operational turnover.

Essential Duties

1. Construction Management

• Acquire and maintain a clear understanding of the Client’s network fiber infrastructure requirements regarding budget, quality, and schedule.
• Advise the Client and issue notices as needed related to procedures and contract requirements.
• Maintain three core construction management tools:
  • Action Item Log – track key actions, ownership, and deadlines.
  • Milestone Management Log – extract and manage critical schedule milestones.
  • Procurement Log – track OFCI/owner-furnished equipment, materials, and delivery timelines.
• Build strong relationships with architects, engineers, consultants, and vendors to ensure alignment on goals, constraints, and project priorities.
• Support phased growth into the facility (telecom equipment, layouts, expansions).
• Partner with Superintendents to promote and maintain a strong safety culture and ensure vendors implement behavioral-based safety programs.
• Review the master schedule for realistic lead times and advise on constraints.
• Support PM in evaluating contractor claims related to cost/schedule and provide recommendations.

2. Vendor Management

• Lead weekly meetings with vendor and trade partner leadership to address open items, concerns, and execution risks.

3. Budget Management

• Support upkeep of the Network Infrastructure Cost Report, including change orders and pending changes.

4. Schedule Management

• Propose alternative schedules, identify concurrent work opportunities, and support acceleration strategies.
• Ensure material vendors align with key milestones and are guided by schedule priorities.
• Continuously review schedule details for risks and propose mitigation/recovery plans as needed.
• Problem-solve portions of the work that fall behind schedule and provide transparent updates to the Client.

5. Project Reporting

• Report to the PM on any issues requiring Client decision-making related to design, cost, schedule, or program impacts.
• Attend Client, vendor, and trade contractor meetings to maintain progress and alignment.

6. Construction Execution Phase

• Provide regular onsite monitoring of construction work against schedule and established procedures.
• Lead weekly progress meetings; generate and distribute meeting minutes and track all decisions.
• Serve as the onsite point of contact for Client stakeholders and communicate pending changes, schedule impacts, and quality implications.
• Facilitate onsite coordination and collaboration across all project team members.
• Review vendor logistics plans and coordinate with GC site teams.
• Moderate and resolve onsite conflicts and execution issues.
• Monitor vendor systems for tracking progress and ensure timely completion as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of telecom/low-voltage/fiber-optic construction experience on data center projects.
• Experience with: Large fiber counts, distributed support/cable & ladder tray, plug-and-play systems, single-mode & multi-mode horizontal distribution
• Strong experience reviewing construction documents for accuracy and feasibility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead internal/external cross-functional project teams.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale projects on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards.
• Vendor management experience and familiarity with fast-track design-build processes.
• Strong skills in requirements gathering, prioritization, scheduling, and cost control.
• Experience with RFP development, scheduling, cost engineering, forecasting, and procurement.
• Deep understanding of fiber optic testing standards and equipment.
• Knowledge of WBS and MasterFormat (Div 25) for network infrastructure.
• Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to read drawings/specifications.
• Solid understanding of contracts, scheduling, estimating, construction methods, and cost.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace or MS Office; experience with CPM scheduling and tools such as Procore, Autodesk Cloud, BIM, CxAlloy, and Bluebeam.
• RCDD preferred but not required.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

If your career path isn't on track, get it OnQ. Grow your career with a global team dedicated to large-scale, complex project success. We take pride in providing a collaborative, accountable, customer-focused, fast-paced, and fun culture!OnQGlobal offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• 100% Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage for OnQ Employees
• 50% Dependent Coverage for Medical
• 401K Plan
• PTO
• Referral Bonus up to $3,000 per referral

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