Senior Project Manager
20 days ago
Columbus
Job Description The Project Manager serves as a leader, overseeing all aspects of project management and safety. Responsible and confident in all phases of project management, such as pre-project planning, Start-up, Project Implementation, project close-out, coaching, mentoring, and keeping the project on track and on time. • Minimum 5 years experience in commercial and/or data center construction and project management, including the installation of standard cabling technologies, rack infrastructure, and managing large-scale build projects, including the ability to communicate, prioritize and manage time effectively, • Experience managing large-scale client projects with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts, • Product experience with Panduit, CommScope, Corning, and others, • Successful completion of previous telecommunication projects, • Experience managing large projects (1+ million) and service contracts, • Decision Making and Judgment: The position involves projects and/or assignments requiring considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures, plans, and schedules. Must be proficient in problem-solving and root cause analysis to determine the best feasible solutions, • Knowledge of the structured cabling industry, including technology, quality, and safety standards, • Ability to support the Sr. Project Manager or Regional Operations Manager in leading, developing, and managing field employees, • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments, • Strong communication and organizational skills, including excellent customer service skills, • Must be able to learn and support new and quickly evolving technologies, • Ability to research information and identify solutions regarding technical issues, • Good work habits under pressure, flexible during times of change, • Ability to work within deadlines while maintaining high work quality, including the ability to prioritize and multitask, • Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance, • Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures, • Effective oral and written communication skills are required for the position, • Ability to be self-motivated, proactive, and an effective team player, • Demonstrated teamwork and versatility in integrating into multiple work environments, • Pre-Project, • Participates in the RFP Process, completing a detailed review of plans, specifications, and bid form, • Reviews contract/work orders for content, validity, and changes, • Cultivate and maintain customer relationships to secure and expand business opportunities, • Start-Up, • Provide initial client interface to assess the scope of work, schedule, and resources necessary to successfully complete a project, • Work with the Operations team to ensure proper materials, equipment, and labor are available, • Develops a mobilization plan and oversees the acquisition of any required equipment, • Develops resource plan and evaluates needs in conjunction with other site resource requirements, • Project Implementation, • Manage project scheduling requirements to control costs and meet contract requirements, • Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships; streamline project activities for efficiencies; communicate with staff and upper management to keep all informed of customer and job requirements, • Participates in progress update meetings and provide customer with progress reports as per the contractual requirements, • Work with PE/SI to prepare all change orders and manage to complete using customer required tools, • Monitor installation activities in conjunction with the onsite E2 personnel to ensure the project is delivered on schedule and within budget, • Partner with QA/QC Team to ensure specifications are communicated, anchored, and achieved in accordance with client quality plan requirements, • Manage job cost/profitability and schedules through internal systems and reports: work with customer teams to meet master schedule, such as providing specific work dates for scheduled items; communicate with internal resources regarding project updates, scope changes, order changes, and other events impacting the project; ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met, • Track projects, evaluate cost vs. performance to ensure projects come in on time and within budget, • Represent the company in client project meetings, • Participate in all meetings, conference calls, and company-required meetings throughout the year as assigned by your manager, • Project Close-Out, • Coordinate with PE to facilitate that project close-outs are completed efficiently and accurately. May assist in accounts receivable when required, • Manage customer acceptance and sign-off of the projects, • Leadership Requirements, • Provide coaching, development, and guidance to direct reports and/or team members, encouraging them to promote a Lean culture and to develop with emerging technologies, • Drive continuous improvement activities and support Lean initiatives across the site to align with deployed corporate strategic goals, • High school diploma or GED with experience required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred, • Certified PMP preferred, • BICSI RCDD Certification preferred, • BICSI RTPM Certification preferred, • OSHA 30 certified preferred, • Knowledge of general building codes and BICSI Standards What We Offer • Competitive pay - $110-150k, depending on experience, relocation offered, • Opportunities for professional development and career growth, • BICSI-certified training facilities, • A supportive and inclusive work environment, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off and holidays