Project Manager - Hyperscale Data Center - Fiber Infrastructure

We are looking for a Project Manager with over 6+ years of data center, hyperscale, campus infrastructure and large-scale telecom OSP infrastructure projects to manage our large client's high-profile project assignment in Monroe, LA. Project Manager, Hyperscale Data Center (Fiber/OSP)Location: Monroe, LA (100% on-site)About the RoleOur client, a specialty telecommunications and infrastructure contractor, is seeking a Project Manager to lead fiber, outside plant (OSP), and structured cabling work on a hyperscale AI data center campus.You will run day-to-day field execution, crews, schedule, and budget, and serve as the primary on-site contact for the general contractor's program team. You will report to the Program Management Office. The end customer is confidential and will be disclosed during the interview process.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the full project lifecycle for fiber and structured cabling scope, from planning and mobilization through testing, turnover, and closeout.Lead deployment of fiber optic and copper cabling for a high-density AI compute environment, including pre-terminated and high-fiber-count systems.Build and maintain the master CPM schedule, WBS, and governance plan, and manage multi-year phasing across a multi-building campus.Coordinate daily with the GC's engineering and construction teams and other trades (electrical, mechanical, security) on sequencing and site access.Manage crews and vendors for cable placement, splicing, and testing, including staffing, production tracking, and quality assurance.Oversee fiber testing and turnover to TIA/EIA and ISO/IEC standards: OTDR, insertion/return loss, Tier 1/Tier 2 acceptance, MTP/MPO validation, splice certification review, and as-built documentation.Manage project financials, including forecasting, pay application review, change orders, and margin protection.Support SOW development, pricing discussions, and change order negotiations with the GC.Identify and mitigate project risks, and resolve field issues, RFIs, and constructability conflicts in real time.Ensure compliance with OSHA, NESC, prevailing wage requirements, and site security protocols for a live, mission-critical facility.Coordinate material logistics, including procurement and site staging.Deliver daily and weekly production reports, two-week look-aheads, and status updates to company leadership and the GC.Prepare closeout packages for GC and customer acceptance.Use Monday.com, PenguinData, and Power BI for schedule, production, and financial visibility.Required Qualifications6+ years managing data center, campus, or large-scale telecom OSP construction projects.Direct experience overseeing fiber and structured cabling installation, splicing, and testing/turnover, including high-density and pre-terminated systems.Working knowledge of OTDR and certification testing, SMF/MMF and MTP/MPO connectivity, and Tier 1/Tier 2 test documentation.Familiarity with TIA/EIA and ISO/IEC standards, and the discipline to hold crews and vendors to them.Experience managing labor crews and vendors across multiple concurrent work areas.Proficiency with CPM scheduling (MS Project or equivalent), MS Office, and Bluebeam.Ability to read construction drawings, splice diagrams, and fiber route maps.Strong financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and change order management.Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Valid driver's license and ability to pass a background check and site security screening.Ability to work on active construction sites, lift up to 50 lbs, and walk extended distances in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.Must live in or relocate to the Monroe, LA area before start (relocation assistance available). This is not a rotational or fly-in/fly-out role.Preferred QualificationsPMP or equivalent project management credential.FOA CFOT/CFOS or comparable fiber certification.Experience on hyperscale, AI/ML, or colocation data center programs.Davis-Bacon or other prevailing wage compliance experience.Familiarity with emerging fiber technologies (multicore, hollow-core).Comfort presenting to senior stakeholders on both the contractor and GC sides.