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BlackBox Data Center Superintendent - Construction in United States
Role: Data Center Superintendent - Construction
Location: Onsite in Jeffersonville, IN
This Role:
The Data Center Superintendent - Construction plays an important role in Black Box’s data center deployment program by monitoring all phases of the construction roadmap to meet all project deliverables and timelines. The Data Center Superintendent - Construction will perform day-to-day construction management/superintendent work activities using GSI PMO standards, processes, methodologies and systems.
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 a “By All Means” mindset to ensure customer success.
If you’re 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 you’re 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 Project Superintendent is responsible for the daily direction and oversight of Infrastructure Technician teams and the organization and planning of work tasks and activities on assigned projects. This is senior level field leadership position that will utilizes a depth of experience and skills achieving if effectively staffs the project from start-up to close-out to achieve optimal productivity and Safely deliver high-quality results that meet or exceed Company and Customer expectations.
What You Will Do:
Safety is our Priority. Follow Safe Work Practices that conform with the Company’s Safety Program and client worksite policies ensuring that every person on the team Stays Accident Free Every-day.
Take ownership of and drives the Safety Program and ensures that all Standards of safety are met and maintained.
Participate in Safety incident investigations, reviews, RCAs and Lessons Learned.
Assist and participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Control Programs.
Participate and assist in the development and implementation of project plans and schedules.
Develops and maintains 5-week lookahead schedules of upcoming project work.
Effective management of field workforce placement and allocation that meets or exceeds project timelines and budgets.
Coordinates with project management and procurement the scheduling of material shipments to job site.
Participates in the interviewing, hiring and training of the field workforce staff.
Assists in the development of training programs for Field Staffing that ensures our Company excellence.
Serve as a senior Subject Matter Expert, assisting with solutions for technically complex issues and problems.
Ensure all company, department, and technical policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to.
Serve as the on-site customer point of contact for construction operations related items.
Attends and participates in all internal and customer driven meetings.
Facilitates and leads meetings with field workforce staff as required.
Coordinate and conduct formal performance evaluations for field workforce personnel making recommendations for and setting developmental goals.
Monitor and resolve matters relating to work procedures, conflicts, complaints, damages, accidents, and delays.
Ensure that all field reports are completed and submitted as required.
Needs for Success:
To be successful in this position, qualified candidates must possess exceptional leadership, mentoring, coaching, and team building qualities.
Solid knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations and Safety standards.
Thorough knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to Low Voltage and Structured Cabling Systems installation and construction.
Ability to read and understand complex design documents, drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
Ability to identify changes or discrepancies in design documents, drawings and specifications that would prompt RFI’s and potential changes to scope of work and time.
Highly skilled in developing work activity schedules and sequencing.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Skilled at conflict resolution and managing differences and diversity in the workplace.
Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of personnel including upper management, clients, other craft partners and vendors.
Must be able to learn and support new and rapidly changing industry specific and construction technologies.
Must be proficient in the use of a computer, MS Office applications, Blue Beam, and various construction management software applications.
What You Bring to the Table:
High School Diploma required, GED or equivalent.
Minimum of 8 years of supervisory experience on large multi-million-dollar projects focused on the installation of Structured Cabling Systems.
Experienced in effectively managing large, geographically dispersed teams (50 – 100+) on large projects and construction sites.
Experience in overseeing mission critical infrastructure cabling installations for Data Center new build and retrofit projects highly preferred.
Preferred professional certifications:
OSHA-30 Hour certification (if not certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment)
BICSI Technician (TECH)
BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position will have direct reports.
Work Location and Travel:
On project site daily with up to 15% 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.
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