Sr. Project Manager

Black Box is a trusted IT solutions provider delivering cutting-edge technology solutions and best-in-class services to our customers around the globe. Since our founding Black Box has been driven by its passion for social responsibility to positively impact the communities where we live and work. Through dedication to performance a high level of competence and inspiration to have shared ownership our Teams understand the value they add and execute with responsibility accountability and pride. The sustainment of our success is backed with aBy All Means mindset to ensure customer success.

If youre looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry we want to hear from you. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people embraces diversity and inspires everyone to do and be their best. Globally recognized as one of the largest Technology Solutions Integrators you will have the unique benefit of being a part of an organization that is experiencing tremendous growth and success

Whether youre a recent grad or a seasoned industry professional you can experience meaningful career growth at Black Box. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects and engagements across the globe. We offer a wide range of job opportunities competitive compensation benefits and more.

This Opportunity:

The role of the Senior Project Manager is to serve as an ambassador for the Company and is responsible for the overall direction completion and financial outcome of multiple projects of various sizes. The Senior Project Manager leads directs and manages a team of project resources to deliver value and exceptional results to our clients. This position proactively develops the continuation of opportunities through fostering strong relationships and project delivery excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Safety is our Safe Work Practices that conform with the Companys Safety Program and client worksite policies ensuring that every person on the team Stays Accident Free Every-day.
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard Company culture.
• Leads and manages assigned project management team members.
• Investigate any potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines and under supervision.
• Manage assigned projects in accordance with schedule that supports favorable performance indexing that meets or exceeds the expectations of the project plan.
• Effectively manage subcontractor / vendor performance to ensure compliant project delivery.
• Provide progress updates reports and performance metrics.
• Manages installation strategies to ensure industry best practices means and methods are leveraged to complete the project on schedule and within budget.
• Responsible for ensuring project deliverables are completed timely efficiently and correctly.
• Accountable for the financial performance of assigned projects and expected to manage all costs against planned budgets.
• Oversees and presents project cost reports as required or requested within defined timelines.
• Manages organizational resources to control variables that contribute to project costs such as labor materials and equipment in order to comply with project schedules and budgets.
• Cultivate and foster positive relationships with teammates customers and vendors to maintain secure and expand business opportunities.
• Develop resource plans and evaluate needs in conjunction with project requirements.
• Partners with internal and external teams to provide subject matter expertise related to estimating construction feasibility and value engineering.
• Embraces and leverages companies construction technology platforms automation and software to drive safety quality efficiencies and cost savings.
• Fosters an innovative mindset that empower employees to seek out unique and applicable solutions for existing challenges that provide opportunities to optimize processes.
• Encourages and supports continuous improvement activities and Lean initiatives across the site to align with strategic goals.
• Anchors training programs to effectively develop employees and drive workforce continuity.
• Leads by example.
• Provide opportunities for technical and professional development through internal training and industry certification courses.

Needs for Success:

• Decision making and judgment: The position involves projects and/or assignments requiring considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures plans and schedules.
• Must be proficient and well-practiced in leveraging information and data in making informed decisions.
• Deep understanding of industry specific estimating and engineering best practices.
• Ability to identify change events and implement change management best practices.
• Knowledge of various construction technology platforms quality and safety standards.
• Solid understanding of construction accounting principles and cost forecasting.
• Able to report and read out project information to all stakeholders as needed or required.
• Working knowledge of the PMBOK Guidelines and Standards.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules.
• Advanced project management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees both management and staff alike vendors clients and others.
• Demonstrated coaching team building and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Strongoral and written communication and organizational skills including excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively present to small and large groups.
• Disciplined detail oriented organized and self-driven.
• Demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex problems conflicts and issues.
• Strategic planning skills.
• Ability to develop processes and standard operating procedures.
• Proficient in using a computer and business / industry applications - Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Visio etc.) Bluebeam Procore Textura and others.

What You Bring to the Table:

• AAS or BS in Construction Management or Construction Engineering. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the construction industry in a management or leadership role. Experience overseeing and managing large structured cabling projects and/or data center construction projects highly preferred.
• Extensive experience managing large scale multi-million-dollar project work across different construction vertical markets.
• Experience managing the installation of mission critical infrastructure for data center new build and retrofit projects is highly preferred.
• Experienced in managing all contracting and project delivery methods - lump sum / fixed price cost plus GMP unit price / rate design-build time and material.
• Experience managing construction teams of 50-100 technicians on project sites.
• Experience with industry leading manufacturer products and solutions.
• Preferred professional certifications:
  • OSHA-30 Hour certification (if not certified at time of hire certifications must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment)
  • BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
  • BICSI Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM)
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will have direct reports.

Work Location and Travel:

On project site daily with up to 20% travel

Note: This job description outlines the general nature of the responsibilities and duties executed by this position. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned as reasonably needed or required.