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Overview

The Communications Project Manager I is responsible for the overall administration, organization and implementation of small electrical construction projects or parts of larger more complex project.

Responsible for:

• Assisting the project Superintendent in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.

• Developing a resource loaded CPM schedule with time scale logic in Primavera scheduling software.

• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).

• Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.

• Reading and interpreting blue prints and project specifications.

• Working with the project Superintendent to develop a budget and cost codes for a project and assigning costs and manpower to the schedule for foreman level tracking.

• Researching and compiling submittals, pricing change orders and preparing estimates for designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.

• Meeting with potential customers to present proposals.

• Understanding and following bid procedures and bid forms.

• Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

• Coordinating the acquisition of major materials, monitoring tool and equipment requirements with the project Superintendent and the warehouse.

• Acquiring all required permits and licenses for projects and ensuring all inspections are handled correctly and in a timely manner.

• Overall financial management of the project (s).

• Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget.

• Expediting all change orders.

• Assuring a timely completion of a project including the completion of punch-list items, the submittal of accurate as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and the completion of all training and other administrative requirements.

• Monitoring project progress, preparing monthly reports analyzing the accuracy of the budget, schedule, cash flow and manpower forecasts.

• Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.

• Ensuring KPR’s are complete and all information is accurate.

• Developing a detailed equipment plan.

• Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.

• Reviewing contracts and customer negotiations.

Requirements:

• Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform PM duties on construction projects.

• Maintain operational and administrative control for construction projects out of the Charleston SC office.

• Extensive Project Management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at any given time.

• 7-9 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics preferably from an ABET accredited program or 5-7 years of experience with a Master’s degree

• Experienced in up-front project involvement with engineering firms,the client, and General Contractors.

• Proven track record of successful projects.

• Has Managed diverse groups on projects that involve multi-discipline knowledge for example; Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation.

• Prepares status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to the business requirements.

• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

• Typically reports to top management.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Can direct cross function teams to reach mutual agreement to meet business objectives.

• Able to work in a diverse environment, with personnel having a range of backgrounds.

• Strong analytical thinking to evaluate options and directions.

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.

• Can facilitate change and communicate effectively.

• Able to think abstractly, in both short and long term planning.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.

• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Identify and understand the speech of another person.