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.