Startech Networks Inc

General Foreman / Project Manager

Fort Worth, TexasContract
About the Job
General Foreman / Project Manager – BICSI RCDD Certified 
Contract-to-Hire | On-Site | Hyperscale Data Center Build 
Location- Onsite in Midland Texas fort Worth area

Role Overview:
Startech is hiring approximately 4 RCDD-certified General Foremen / Project Managers to lead workstreams on our current hyperscale data center build. Each GF/PM will supervise 4–6 Working Foremen (approximately 25–50 field crew) and report to a Workstream Superintendent. This is a senior technical leadership role requiring deep structured cabling expertise, disciplined project management, and daily visible field presence. 

Engagement Type:
This is a contract-to-hire engagement. The role begins as a contract assignment on our current data center build project. Based on performance — quality of work, safety record, reliability, teamwork, and leadership — top performers will be offered full-time permanent positions with Startech Networks and rolled into our ongoing hyperscale project pipeline. Compensation, benefits, and direct-hire terms are discussed with candidates who advance through the initial contract phase. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own workstream delivery for your assigned zone — production, quality, safety, and schedule. 
  • Supervise 4–6 Working Foremen; hold daily production huddles and weekly review meetings. 
  • Interpret structured cabling designs, review submittals, resolve RFIs, and manage change orders through the customer engineering interface. 
  • Develop and maintain 4-week look-ahead schedules; escalate blockers and dependency risks to the Superintendent. 
  • Interface with customer engineering teams (prime contractor, hyperscale DC operator) on technical questions and scope clarifications. 
  • Review test results and as-built documentation before customer submission; own quality of the deliverable package. 
  • Enforce compliance with BICSI, TIA-568, TIA-942, TIA-606, and OSHA standards for your workstream. 
  • Coordinate material flow with the Warehouse Coordinator — cable reels, hardware, rack cabinets, consumables. 
  • Coordinate with other trades (electrical, mechanical, security) to prevent overlap-loss and rework. 
  • Own performance management and development for foremen and field crew in your zone. 
  • Contribute to Star Tech's continuous improvement of installation methods, quality processes, and safety programs. 

Required Certifications:
  • BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) — current and in good standing (documentation required at application). 
  • OSHA 30 (or ability to complete before mobilization). 

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum 8 years of structured cabling experience, with at least 3 years in data center environments. 
  • Minimum 3 years in a Project Manager, General Foreman, or Superintendent capacity managing crews of 25+ techs. 
  • Demonstrated expertise in fiber optic infrastructure: MPO/MDC/MMC connectors, high-density trunk deployments, structured cabling for hyperscale environments. 
  • Strong working knowledge of TIA-568, TIA-942, TIA-606, and BICSI ITSIMM/TDMM standards. 
  • Proficient with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera, or equivalent). 
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills for production tracking, schedule management, and reporting. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting production updates and technical positions to customer engineering. 
  • Ability to read, mark up, and issue as-built structured cabling drawings. 
  • Valid driver's license. 

Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Additional BICSI credentials: DCDC (Data Center Design Consultant), NTS, OSP, or WD. 
  • PMP or PRINCE2 certification. 
  • Prior experience with hyperscale customer standards (Meta, Google, AWS, Microsoft, or comparable). 
  • Prior work with major network hardware deployments (Ericsson, Cisco, Arista, Nokia, Juniper). 
  • Experience with fusion splicing (Sumitomo Q102, Fujikura 90R+). 
  • Familiarity with test platforms: Fluke Versiv / OptiFiber Pro, Viavi T-BERD, EXFO MaxTester. 
  • BIM / CAD familiarity for markup and as-built review. 
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. 

Physical Requirements: 
  • Ability to walk data center floors for extended periods, including climbing to inspect overhead work. 
  • Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs. 
  • Ability to work extended hours during critical phases of the project. 
  • Ability to wear required PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, and hi-vis vest in active work zones.