Security Project Manager - E2 Optics

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Safety is our number one Core Value. Follow safe work practices and company and client work site policies. • Promotes Company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture. PRE-PROJECT
• Interface with the sales team and provide pre-sales functional and/or technical support for developing opportunities. • Work in conjunction with estimating staff, or independently, to prepare estimates with a detailed review of plans, specifications and bid form: gather or develop data such as scope of work, subcontractor quotes, floor plans, etc. to produce customer proposals.
• Cultivate and maintain customer relationships to secure and expand business opportunities.

• At start-up, provide initial client interface with client 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. • Specific to the general contractor or customer, establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies.

• Manage project scheduling requirements including material purchases, deliveries and returns, identification of products and parts, quantities, timing of material purchases, etc. 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.
• Resolving customer issues and concerns or plan deviations; communicate with internal and external stakeholders and upper management to ensure customer needs and priorities are being properly addressed.
• Work with estimating department or individually to prepare all change quotations for presentation to the prime client. Negotiate all change quotations to a conclusion.
• Monitor installation activities in conjunction with the onsite E2 personnel to ensure project is delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor work to ensure proper quality assurance practices are maintained and documented to E2 Optics standards.
• 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.

• Ensure all project close-outs are completed efficiently and accurately. May be required to assist in accounts receivable when required.
• Manage customer acceptance and signoff of the projects.
• Communicate construction notice-to-proceed requirements to customer when required.
• Complete all project closeouts, including site walks, punch list item completion, document scanning, test results, and site binder.
• Ensure all construction related documentation (permits, as-built drawings, etc.) is properly retained and stored into E2 Optics project filing system (electronic and hard copies).

• Provide coaching, development, and guidance to direct reports and/or team members, encouraging and guiding them to remain current with emerging technologies.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of general building codes and BICSI Standards
• Certified PMP preferred but not required
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certified

Experience:

• Product experience with Gallagher, and others.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in telecommunications or construction project management.
• Successful completion of previous telecommunication projects.
• Required to have a valid driver's license.
• Minimum 5 years' supervision and/or training experience, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Experience presenting effectively to small and large groups.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of data infrastructure industry including technology, quality and safety standards.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of the PMBOK Guides and Standards
• Knowledge of business practices and processes including basic accounting.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedure.
• Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.
• Effective performance management skills
• Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.) and MS Project. Auto CAD preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary.
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.

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