Project Manager - Outside Plant (OS)

IES Communications

$75K — $95K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of supervisory or managerial experience in a technical or construction field.
  • 5+ years of experience in telecommunications or related fields.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
  • High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to read and interpret blueprints or project documents.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
  • Willingness to travel within branch and regional territories.

Responsibilities

  • Manage workload distribution and monitor delivery and installation progress.
  • Plan, manage, and maintain project profitability to meet company goals.
  • Review job cost postings for accuracy, including invoice preparation and customer collections.
  • Manage quality and safety issues associated with customer projects.
  • Participate in the bid process as needed.
  • Act as the company liaison for customer representatives.
  • Create and implement process improvements for project management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
  • Access to professional development and potential career advancement.
  • Engagement with diverse projects and clientele.
  • Chance to lead and implement innovative project improvements.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The Low Voltage Project Manager is the overall manager for assigned project(s). The Project Manager ensures that all contracted work is developed, implemented, installed and managed in accordance with the Company's requirements, including but not limited to, safety, quality, management and financial performance requirements. All aspects of the assigned project(s) must be carried out as efficiently as possible with respect to staffing, materials management, financial management, customer care and customer delivery goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The Low Voltage Project Manager will manage the workload distribution and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress.
  • The Security Systems Project Manager will plan for, manage, monitor and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals.
  • The Low Voltage Project Manager reviews all job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the customer and management.
  • The Low Voltage Project Manager will manage all related quality and safety issues on customer work.
  • The Low Voltage Project Manager will participate in and/or facilitate the bid process.
  • The Low Voltage Project Manager acts as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
  • The Low Voltage Project Manager will create, develop and implement account process improvement(s).
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • The Low Voltage Project Manager must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
  • Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
  • Must have proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
  • Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
  • Must able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
  • Must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems. The Security Systems Foreman must also have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
  • Must be able to secure and maintain a Company sponsored American Express Card.
  • Must be able to use the following trade Tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester and 5-gang punch tool.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
  • Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
  • Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
  • Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
  • Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.

Minimum Years of Experience

6+
License Required

No
Minimum Education

High School
Workplace Type

Onsite

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