Senior Project Manager

This Opportunity:

Join our Team as a Senior Project Manager where you will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, and successful delivery of assigned Data Center connectivity projects ensuring a high-degree of Safety and Quality. You will lead and direct project teams in delivering exceptional results and providing a best-in-class experience for our clients. The position proactively develops new business opportunities and relationships with current and potential future customers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety is the main fiber of our network. Follow Safe work practices that conform to the Company’s Safety program and customer site policies and procedures.
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard Company culture.
• Establish project objectives, requirements, performance metrics and planning / execution procedures in alignment with corporate and business unit standards - ensure the timely preparation, review and implementation of project execution plans.
• Effectively lead and direct team members in the day-to-day execution and administration of assigned project(s).
• Create a project specific schedule of values that will maintain positive cash flow and prepare / submit monthly applications for payment and progress billings.
• Manage status and timeliness of all submittal packages, RFI logs, Change Order Request Logs, etc. throughout entire life of assigned projects.
• Participates in the RFP processes, completing a detailed review of plans, specifications, and entirety of bid package.
• Reviews contracts, work orders and purchase orders to fully understand contractual requirements and provisions, and to ensure scope of work is in alignment with associated estimate and respective contract documents.
• Cultivate and maintain customer relationships to secure and expand business opportunities.
• Provide initial client interface to assess scope of work and schedule necessary to successfully complete projects.
• Work with the field operations team to ensure proper materials, equipment and workforce are available.
• Manage project scheduling requirements to control costs and meet contractual 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 project meetings and communicates updates and progress.
• Works with Project Engineers, Coordinators and Superintendents in preparing and submitting RFIs and change order requests.
• Monitors installation activities in conjunction with the Superintendent ensuring productivity is in alignment with the requirements of the schedule and budget and in place project work conforms with contract documents.
• Partners with QA/QC to ensure alignment with quality plan requirements.
• Manages job cost and schedules, works with customer and other craft partner teams for coordination purposes; communicate with internal resources regarding project updates, scope changes, and other events impacting the project.
• Attends all required meetings and serves as an ambassador for the company.
• Coordinate with others on the Project Team to facilitate the development and timely delivery of correct submittals.
• Actively participates in Client / Project interviews for new contracts and continuing business opportunities as may be required.
• Provides technical assistance and support in negotiating contracts and change orders as may be required.
• Collaborate with and lead the team in driving innovative techniques related to value engineering, prefabrication strategies and technologies.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• The right candidate for this position will possess strong leadership qualities, be a highly effective communicator and willing to roll up their sleeves to help the team when needed.
• Must be proficient and well-practiced in leveraging information and data in making informed decisions.
• Extensive knowledge of Safety protocols, processes and procedures.
• Deep understanding of industry specific estimating and engineering best practices.
• Ability to identify change events and implement change management best practices.
• Knowledge of various construction technology platforms, quality, and safety standards.
• Solid understanding of construction accounting principles and cost forecasting.
• Able to report and read out project information to all stakeholders as needed or required.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.
• Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Strong oral and written communication and organizational skills, including excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to effectively present to small and large groups.
• Disciplined, detail oriented, organized, and self-driven.
• Demonstrated skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex problems, conflicts, and issues.
• Proficient in using a computer and business / industry applications - Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.), Bluebeam, Procore, Textura and others.
• Extensive knowledge of industry best practices and principals related to cost estimating and prefabrication strategies and methods.
• Highly experienced at understanding complex and detailed, design drawings, specifications and other documents with ability to clearly identify specific scope of work and requirements.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a high level of motivation. Can work as part of a team or independently with minimal direct guidance.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction management or engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the construction industry in a management or leadership role. Experience overseeing, managing and leading complex, large-scale structured cabling projects is preferred.
• Extensive experience in data center cabling infrastructure is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in managing all contracting and project delivery methods - lump sum / fixed price, cost plus, GMP, unit price / rate, design-build, time and material.
• Preferred professional certifications:

- OSHA-30 Hour certification (if not certified at time of hire, certifications must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment.

- BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

- BICSI Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM)

- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position may be assigned resources to direct on a project-by-project basis.

Work Location and Travel:

Onsite with willingness to commit to ≈25% travel.

Note: This job description outlines the general nature of the responsibilities and duties executed by this position. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned as needed or required.