Black Box · 2 weeks ago
Project Engineer – Data Center Construction
Bowling Green, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlack Box is a trusted global solutions integrator and digital technology partner with nearly 45 years of experience. The Project Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting Project Management, ensuring effective communication between the field and office, and managing various project-related tasks including documentation, coordination, and customer interactions.
Communications InfrastructureTelecommunications
Responsibilities
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
Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard Company culture
Participates in the RFP processes, completing a detailed review of plans, specifications, and entirety of bid package
Provide close support to the Project Manager and/or Senior Project Manager
Evaluate and continually suggest improvements to processes used by Project Delivery Teams to effectively meet customer requirements and expectations
Manage, mentor, and develop colleagues
Interact with the customer to validate our understanding of expectations before, during, and after project completion
Aid in providing close support and oversight for our subcontractors
Leads field validation of telecom design, proactively identifying conflicts or gaps and collaborating with CM, PM, and customer for resolution thru the RFI process
Manage project review process with particular emphasis on constructability, value engineering options and design discrepancies / clashes
Owns the implementation and oversight of electronic tracking systems and custom dashboards to drive real-time visibility into task progress, crew productivity, and issue resolution
Daily/weekly reporting, issue escalation, and coordination with project managers and general contractors
Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks, and successes
Coordination with Project Superintendent(s) to understand and assess installation methods, labor needs, and manpower forecasts
Support QA/QC by ensuring adherence to the Quality Control plans and process
Ensure that all downstream team members are meeting deadlines on assigned tasks
Reviews contracts, work orders and purchase orders to fully understand contractual requirements and provisions, and to ensure scope of work is in alignment with associated estimate and respective contract documents
Cultivate and maintain customer relationships
Work with the field operations team to ensure proper materials and equipment are available
Coordinates with customer for acceptance and signoff
Demonstrates ownership of the change management process—actively identifies scope impacts, initiates timely communication with stakeholders, and drives resolution to maintain schedule and project alignment
Partners closely with QA/QC teams. Regularly reviews and validates test results (OTDR, Power Meter, etc.)
Maintains up to date redlines throughout the build lifecycle
Leads the preparation of closeout documentation, ensuring timely, organized, and customer-ready submittals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Construction Management, Engineering or other related discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Minimum of 5+ years' experience in the construction industry in a similar role. Experience with large structured cabling projects and/or data center construction projects highly preferred
Must be proficient and well-practiced in leveraging information and data in making informed decisions
Extensive knowledge of Safety protocols, processes and procedures
Deep understanding of industry specific estimating and engineering best practices
Ability to identify change events
Knowledge of various construction technology platforms, quality, and safety standards
Ability to understand and develop project schedules
Demonstrated professionalism and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills, including excellent customer service skills
Disciplined, detail oriented, organized, and self-driven
Demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor junior field staff, lead site walks, and represent the telecom discipline in cross functional meetings
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence without direct authority
Proficient in using a computer and business / industry applications - Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.), Bluebeam, Procore, Textura and others
Preferred
OSHA-30 Hour certification (if not certified at time of hire, certifications must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment)
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Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
Company
Black Box
Black Box is a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions, delivering network and system integration, managed services, and technology products to Fortune 100 and top global enterprises.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2000-06-26Acquired
Leadership Team
Sanjeev Verma
President & CEO
Barry Thorpe
Partner Account Manager
Recent News
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