What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Foreman / Project Manager position at Startech Networks Inc?
General Foreman / Project Manager – BICSI RCDD Certified
Contract-to-Hire | On-Site | Hyperscale Data Center Build
Location- Onsite in Midland Texas fort Worth area
Role Overview:
Startech is hiring approximately 4 RCDD-certified General Foremen / Project Managers to lead workstreams on our current hyperscale data center build. Each GF/PM will supervise 4–6 Working Foremen (approximately 25–50 field crew) and report to a Workstream Superintendent. This is a senior technical leadership role requiring deep structured cabling expertise, disciplined project management, and daily visible field presence.
Engagement Type:
This is a contract-to-hire engagement. The role begins as a contract assignment on our current data center build project. Based on performance — quality of work, safety record, reliability, teamwork, and leadership — top performers will be offered full-time permanent positions with Startech Networks and rolled into our ongoing hyperscale project pipeline. Compensation, benefits, and direct-hire terms are discussed with candidates who advance through the initial contract phase.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own workstream delivery for your assigned zone — production, quality, safety, and schedule.
- Supervise 4–6 Working Foremen; hold daily production huddles and weekly review meetings.
- Interpret structured cabling designs, review submittals, resolve RFIs, and manage change orders through the customer engineering interface.
- Develop and maintain 4-week look-ahead schedules; escalate blockers and dependency risks to the Superintendent.
- Interface with customer engineering teams (prime contractor, hyperscale DC operator) on technical questions and scope clarifications.
- Review test results and as-built documentation before customer submission; own quality of the deliverable package.
- Enforce compliance with BICSI, TIA-568, TIA-942, TIA-606, and OSHA standards for your workstream.
- Coordinate material flow with the Warehouse Coordinator — cable reels, hardware, rack cabinets, consumables.
- Coordinate with other trades (electrical, mechanical, security) to prevent overlap-loss and rework.
- Own performance management and development for foremen and field crew in your zone.
- Contribute to Star Tech's continuous improvement of installation methods, quality processes, and safety programs.
Required Certifications:
- BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) — current and in good standing (documentation required at application).
- OSHA 30 (or ability to complete before mobilization).
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 8 years of structured cabling experience, with at least 3 years in data center environments.
- Minimum 3 years in a Project Manager, General Foreman, or Superintendent capacity managing crews of 25 techs.
- Demonstrated expertise in fiber optic infrastructure: MPO/MDC/MMC connectors, high-density trunk deployments, structured cabling for hyperscale environments.
- Strong working knowledge of TIA-568, TIA-942, TIA-606, and BICSI ITSIMM/TDMM standards.
- Proficient with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera, or equivalent).
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills for production tracking, schedule management, and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting production updates and technical positions to customer engineering.
- Ability to read, mark up, and issue as-built structured cabling drawings.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Additional BICSI credentials: DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant), NTS, OSP, or WD.
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
- Prior experience with hyperscale customer standards (Meta, Google, AWS, Microsoft, or comparable).
- Prior work with major network hardware deployments (Ericsson, Cisco, Arista, Nokia, Juniper).
- Experience with fusion splicing (Sumitomo Q102, Fujikura 90R ).
- Familiarity with test platforms: Fluke Versiv / OptiFiber Pro, Viavi T-BERD, EXFO MaxTester.
- BIM / CAD familiarity for markup and as-built review.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk data center floors for extended periods, including climbing to inspect overhead work.
- Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to work extended hours during critical phases of the project.
- Ability to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, and hi-vis vest in active work zones.