A&E Project Lead

Delta Oaks Group•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Delta Oaks Group is seeking an A&E Project Lead to lead and coordinate projects in the telecommunications industry. The role bridges technical design and project management, contributing to A&E design and production while coordinating project activities under the direction of a Project Manager. The successful candidate will help maintain project progress, coordinate people and resources, support client communication, and ensure deliverables meet schedule and quality expectations. The role offers increasing ownership of project execution and management responsibilities, with the goal of developing the skills needed to manage projects independently. The Project Lead may coordinate Designers and other technical resources, while remaining technically involved. The position requires understanding how technical, scheduling, financial, and client-management considerations affect one another, and knowing when to resolve issues independently and when to escalate them. Some travel is required. The role operates in a fast-paced environment where communication with coworkers, clients, and strategic partners is important. Delta Oaks Group emphasizes client service and an exceptional work environment, supported by hard work, honesty, and respect. The position is not an employment contract, and its listed requirements may be modified where reasonable to accommodate disabilities, subject to health, safety, and organizational constraints.

Requirements

Experience with telecommunications A&E design and project execution is required.
Working knowledge of telecommunications A&E project management practices is required.
Experience with computer drafting software, including AutoCAD, is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word, is required.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited institution, or an associate degree in a technical discipline.
A minimum of four years of demonstrated experience in telecommunications A&E design or a related technical field is preferred.
Ability to interpret project scope, client requirements, schedules, and technical information.
Ability to identify project risks, scope concerns, scheduling conflicts, and resource constraints.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, project managers, designers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Ability to review technical deliverables and identify quality, coordination, or constructability concerns.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects, deadlines, and competing responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to develop practical solutions and escalate issues appropriately when additional authority or expertise is required.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to communicate with coworkers, clients, and strategic partners.
Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and help move projects forward beyond immediate responsibilities.
Willingness to develop technically and professionally and progress toward a Project Manager role.
Some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating multiple project tasks, resources, or deliverables.
Experience with project scheduling, task tracking, or project controls.
Understanding of telecommunications-industry site development, zoning, permitting, and design requirements.
Increasing responsibility in A&E design, project coordination, technical execution, client communication, or project management.

Responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day execution of assigned A&E projects and project components from initiation through completion.
Review project scope, client requirements, schedules, deliverables, and priorities.
Coordinate Designers and other internal resources to support project execution.
Develop and maintain project schedules, task assignments, and project tracking information.
Monitor project progress and communicate schedule, resource, scope, or production concerns.
Identify project issues and potential solutions before they significantly affect delivery.
Coordinate with clients, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders as applicable.
Participate in client meetings, project calls, site walks, and other coordination activities.
Support project budgeting, labor tracking, utilization, forecasting, and other financial controls.
Identify potential scope changes, additional-service needs, or budget concerns and communicate them to the Project Manager.
Support development of project proposals, scopes of work, estimates, and schedules.
Perform and coordinate A&E design and production activities as required.
Review deliverables for completeness, technical quality, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
Provide technical guidance and support to less-experienced Designers.
Coordinate QA/QC activities and ensure comments and revisions are addressed.
Assist the Project Manager with project documentation, reporting, closeout, and lessons learned.
Apply established DOG standards, templates, processes, and project management practices.
Continue developing project management, client management, financial, scheduling, and resource management skills.