Project ManagerMegawatt Construction, Inc. • Lubbock, TX, United States

Project Manager

Megawatt Construction, Inc. • Lubbock, TX, United States

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Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering large-scale low voltage and structured cabling fit-out projects within mission-critical data center environments. This role oversees project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, documentation, subcontractor coordination, risk management, and serves as the primary client interface. The Project Manager ensures all work meets technical specifications, quality standards, and is executed safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

Develop complete project plans including scope, schedule, budget, manpower forecasts, and risk assessments.
Review engineered drawings, rack elevations, cable schedules, and Statements of Work (SOW) to define deliverables and installation requirements.
Coordinate project sequences for cabling pathways, rack deployments, copper / fiber installation, testing, and turnover documentation.
Ensure alignment with data center build schedules, MOP / SOP processes, and critical facility access procedures.

Team Leadership & Oversight

Direct and support Foremen, Lead Technicians, and field teams throughout project execution.

Ensure staffing levels match project needs; coordinate onboarding, training, and performance oversight.

Conduct regular site walks to assess progress, identify issues, and verify safety and quality compliance.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, general contractors, network engineers, and internal leadership.

Lead project meetings, coordination calls, and progress reviews.

Provide timely updates on schedule adherence, milestones, risks, and change requests.

Maintain strong customer relationships and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Budgeting, Procurement & Inventory Oversight

Own the project budget including labor forecasting, material costs, change orders, and billing cycles.

Oversee procurement of cable, fiber, racks, trays, hardware, and specialty equipment.

Coordinate with warehouse teams and Foremen to ensure accurate inventory tracking and timely staging of materials.

Review material usage against projections and adjust forecasts accordingly.

Documentation, QA / QC & Closeout

Ensure technical documentation, labeling standards, and installation methods comply with TIA / EIA, BICSI, NEC, and client specifications.

Review and validate test results (copper certification, OTDR traces), as-builts, redlines, and commissioning documentation.

Manage project closeout packages, turnover documentation, and customer sign-off.

Maintain project files including RFIs, submittals, change orders, daily reports, and safety documentation.

Risk Management & Safety

Identify schedule risks, material constraints, installation conflicts, and resource bottlenecks; develop mitigation strategies.

Ensure full compliance with OSHA, site-specific safety protocols, and data center access requirements.

Review incident reports, safety audits, and corrective actions with field leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

5–10+ years of experience managing structured cabling or low-voltage infrastructure projects.

Strong knowledge of data center construction, critical infrastructure processes, and cabling standards (TIA / EIA, BICSI).

Demonstrated experience running multi-million dollar or large-scale high-density cabling projects.

Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings, MOPs / SOPs, cable schedules, and technical documentation.

Excellent communication, leadership, documentation, and client-relation skills.

Proficiency with project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Procore, Bluebeam).

Preferred

BICSI credentials (TECH, RCDD) or equivalent structured cabling certifications.

PMP or CAPM certification.

OSHA 30 or higher.

Experience in mission-critical, hyperscale, or colocation data center environments.

Work Environment

Fast-paced data center construction sites with strict deadlines and operational constraints.

Requires onsite presence during critical phases, site walks, and commissioning activities.

Some travel may be required depending on project location and client needs.

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Project Manager • Lubbock, TX, United States

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