Project Leader 1 (Telecommunications)
The Project Leader 1 (Telecommunications) is a leadership position responsible for supporting the overall strategy, execution of deliverables, project completion & profitable outcomes for a significantly complex project &/or multiple projects simultaneously. This position will require proficient understanding and knowledge of Telecommunication Systems including Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling, CCTV, OSP & ISP Copper, along with DAS. The Project Leader 1 (Telecommunications) is expected to provide overall development, training & leadership to Junior Project Leadership, Field-Superintendents & Trades personnel as it relates to the strategic planning, overall implementation & ownership of project completion.
Position Responsibilities:
- Leading the design and deployment of Information Transport Systems and telecommunications systems.
- Establishing and implementing procedures and controls to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Assisting the project Superintendent and Engineering in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.
- Managing Subcontractors related to M.C. Deans installation scope.
- Developing and maintaining resource-loaded project schedule in MS Project.
- Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM) and key monthly project (KPR) reviews.
- Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
- Working with the project team to develop budgets with cost codes for allocating manpower to the schedule for foreman level tracking.
- Researching and compiling submittals, identifying/pricing change orders and preparing estimates for projects.
- Preparing a design/build project estimate based on design criteria.
- Meeting with customers to present proposals and cost estimates.
- Interpreting and explaining plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
- 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 all materials, monitoring tools and equipment requirements with the project team and the warehouse.
- Overall financial management of the project(s).
- Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget.
- 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.
- Responsible for the completion of all training and other administrative requirements of the contract documents.
- Monitoring project budgets to ensure positive cash flow and to maintain profitability.
- Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
- RCDD Certification is preferred.
Position Requirements:
- Required to hold direct experience & clear understanding with the execution of several phases in the project-life cycle included below:
- Initial Planning & Proposal Creation
- Design & Engineering
- Project Solutioning
- Field Installation
- Close-Out Methods
- Proven understanding of key-competencies aligned to the project planning; installation & project completion required to ensure overall project-success.
- Engineering & Design Development
- Bid-Package creation & final estimate review.
- Project Schedule development & tracking
- Project Financials & Cost Tracking
- Business Acumen & Leadership abilities
- Ability to develop, maintain & saturate key-industry clientele.
- Knowledge & understanding of contract language, with experience in negotiation.
- Clear understanding of at-risk & mitigation strategies related to construction management.
- Experienced in the Commissioning & Testing of diverse specialty systems.
- Extensive experience in leading complex projects and managing diverse project teams & specialties.
- Proven understanding and track record of successful projects with the ability to perform key functions from project inception to completion.
- Ability to successfully monitor a multitude of Telecommunications projects averaged from 500K - $10M in budget.
- Experience partnering with a multitude of project groups that involve multi-discipline knowledge for example:
- Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation
- Can direct cross function teams to reach mutual agreement to meet business objectives.
- Capable of writing detailed RFPs and Scopes of work.
Education, Experience & Technical Qualifications:
- Minimum 7+ years of experience in construction specific to Telecommunications & Security Systems with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering Science, Information Technology, Construction Management, or Engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of related construction experience with a Masters Degree in Construction Management or Engineering discipline.
- Proficiency in the Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling Method and General Contractor Schedules.
- RCDD Certification Required
- Extensive experience leading diverse teams & projects with construction budgets valued between $500K - $10M+ in Telecommunication Scopes.
- Minimum 4+ years of experience & established knowledge in complex markets on projects specific to Federal Aviation, & Government Airports, Higher-Education, Information Transit Systems.
- Required knowledge within construction low-voltage functions including self-perform contracting, field coordination efforts, maintenance of schedule & prioritization of deliverable deadlines tied to each specialty-trade simultaneously.
- Ability to utilize software including Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Accubid, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office & Excel.
- Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
Physical Abilities Required:
- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity 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.