Project Manager

The role of the Project Manager is to estimate, plan, execute, invoice and finalize projects according to published deadlines and within budget. Oversee the acquisition of materials, resources and coordinating team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The individual ensures on-time delivery of installation services to the client while managing all facets of high-quality projects are delivered on budget and within schedule resulting in superior customer satisfaction. The Project Manager ensures the project objectives and execution complies with safety and quality control requirements throughout the project life cycle as defined by the client.

Responsibilities:

• Safety is our number one priority. Follow safe work practices in accordance to company and client worksite policies.
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture.
• 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.
• Provide initial client interface to assess 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 mobilization plan and oversees the acquisition of any required equipment.
• Develops resource plan and evaluates needs in conjunction with other site resource requirements.
• 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 project is delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Partner with QA/QC Team to ensure specifications are communicated, anchored and achieved in accordance to 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.
• 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 signoff of the projects.
• 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.

Travel: This position is generally expected to require overnight travel. The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2.

Education:

• 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.

Experience:

• 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.