Colocation Project Manager

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At XS Telecom we do more than design and support technologywe connect people businesses and communities. With decades of industry expertise and partnerships with communications leaders our experienced technicians deliver customized network solutions built for today and tomorrow. We are searching for a Colocation Project Manager to join the team.

We are seeking an experienced Colocation Project Manager to oversee the planning coordination and execution of data center colocation deployments and structured cabling infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for managing large-scale fiber and copper installations within live and new data center environments ensuring projects are delivered safely on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has experience working within Data Centers or mission-critical facilities understands data center infrastructure and can effectively coordinate between customers vendors subcontractors and internal teams to deliver complex deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead multiple large-scale copper and fiber infrastructure projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Define project scope budgets schedules and resource plans.
• Manage project documentation including RFIs change orders submittals and installation reports.
• Oversee installation testing commissioning and final turnover of structured cabling and infrastructure deployments.
• Ensure compliance with BICSI EIA/TIA and data center operational standards.
• Coordinate installation activities including:
• Structured cabling systems (copper & fiber)
• Fiber backbone infrastructure
• Rack and containment deployments
• Network and colocation equipment installations
• Produce complete project closeout documentation including as-builts test results and turnover packages.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all project activities.

Financial & Operational Oversight

• Develop and manage project budgets forecasts and cost controls.
• Monitor job cost performance and drive margin improvement.
• Negotiate contracts with clients subcontractors and vendors.
• Oversee material procurement subcontractor performance and resource allocation.
• Identify potential project risks early and implement mitigation strategies.

Client Relationship & Business Development

• Serve as the primary point of contact for colocation customers and stakeholders during project execution.
• Maintain and grow relationships with data center operators general contractors electrical contractors and end users.
• Participate in client meetings site walk-throughs and proposal presentations.
• Identify opportunities for additional project scope or new work within existing accounts.
• Develop scopes estimates and proposals for new colocation deployments and infrastructure projects.
• Support regional growth initiatives and strategic expansion within the data center market.

Qualifications

• 5 years of project management experience in data centers mission-critical environments or structured cabling infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of fiber and copper structured cabling systems.
• Experience working in live data center environments.
• Familiarity with data center standards and best practices (BICSI TIA/EIA).
• Proven experience managing large-scale infrastructure deployments and installation teams.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing colocation deployments (customer cage builds rack installs fiber turn-ups).
• Familiarity with DCIM BMS or EPMS systems.
• BICSI certification (RCDD preferred).
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.

Physical Demands

• The requirements below represent the general physical expectations of this role. We recognize that individuals may meet these requirements in different ways and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation so that all qualified individuals can perform the essential functions.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds; some lifting may be required from knee to shoulder height or other levels.
• Ability to carry and transport up to 60 pounds for short distances (up to 20 feet).
• Role requires periods of standing and moving including stretching reaching walking stooping pushing and pulling.
• Work may take place in varied environments that can be cold hot noisy or wet and may include exposure to odors or fumes.
• If you require accommodation at any point in the hiring process or on the job we encourage you to let us know.

Additional Information

• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.
• This job description outlines the general duties and responsibilities of the position. These may evolve over time in response to business needs.