Cabling Support Manager

Orion Consortium•Columbia, MD

About The Position

Assists in the Management of projects of varying sizes. Responsible for managing multiple Cabling Managers on different projects and/or one large program. Ensures the quality of workmanship, safety, and documentation per project. Initiates disciplinary actions for employees working directly under the Cabling Manager. Responsible for identifying and initiating work-around procedures, and working with Cabling Manager and Cabling Supervisors to assist in maintaining crew productivity during delays. Responsible for effectively managing a project of approximately 30 – 70 hourly and management personnel with little or no direction from the Cabling Supervisor. Able to interface regularly with the Client, Architect, Cabling Engineer, or Cabling Draftsman on contractual, financial, cost, scheduling, technical or any other area related to the project(s) under the Cabling Manager’s supervision. Responsible for the development of detailed status reports containing financial results, physical progress, productivity, change in scope and other issues as it pertains to the project(s) under the Cabling Supervisor’s direction. Responsible for contract agreements and negotiations with potential subcontractors or minority vendors. Constantly monitors project(s) for P&L margins to meet or exceed estimates. Directs multiple Cabling Managers in realizing changes to the scope of work, and the documentation and approval of change orders. Reports, coordinates and supervises all aspects of a project. Exhibits a superior ability to work independently, performing site surveys for estimates, proposal preparation, or quality assurance. Provides documentation, reports, and information to Cabling Supervisor as requested. Initiates and monitors installation standards, as well as technical and supervisory training sessions (on the job training) for other Technicians and junior crew members. Assures and enforces a comprehensive safety program in accordance with the company’s commitment to provide each employee with a safe and healthy work environment. Furthers oneself through an on-going education and certifications including but not limited to corporate or specialty courses.

Requirements

Shall have 8 (eight) years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. A master’s degree is equivalent to 6 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree is equivalent to 4 years of experience and an associate’s degree is equivalent to 2 years of experience.
The degree must be in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
Has a thorough working knowledge of reading RFP’s, blueprints, specifications, contractual language and project scheduling (Microsoft Project) and system documentation.
Familiar with Microsoft applications, Internet, P&L tracking reports, ability to estimate scheduling of material and man hours.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
Must be able to effectively develop a detailed Statement of Work and estimates.
Candidate must have a TS/SCI polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

Meets project completion schedules, labor, and material cost budgets.
Performs at least one quality and Safety Coaching Observation on each project bi-weekly.
Initiates disciplinary actions for those employees working directly under the Cabling Manager.
Responsible for identifying and initiating work-around procedures, and working with Cabling Manager and Cabling Supervisors to assist in maintaining crew productivity during delays caused by other trades, customer, material delays, absenteeism, etc. in conjunction with the project schedule.
Responsible for effectively managing a project of approximately 30 – 70 hourly and management personnel with little or no direction from the Cabling Supervisor.
Able to interface regularly with the Client, Architect, Cabling Engineer, or Cabling Draftsman on contractual, financial, cost, scheduling, technical or any other area related to the project(s) under the Cabling Manager’s supervision.
Responsible for the development of detailed status reports containing financial results, physical progress, productivity, change in scope and other issues as it pertains to the project(s) under the Cabling Supervisor’s direction.
Responsible for contract agreements and negotiations with potential subcontractors or minority vendors.
Constantly monitors project(s) for P&L margins to meet or exceed estimates.
Directs multiple Cabling Managers in realizing changes to the scope of work, and the documentation and approval of change orders.
Reports, coordinates and supervises all aspects of a project.
Exhibits a superior ability to work independently, performing site surveys for estimates, proposal preparation, or quality assurance.
Provides documentation, reports, and information to Cabling Supervisor as requested.
Initiates and monitors installation standards, as well as technical and supervisory training sessions (on the job training) for other Technicians and junior crew members.
Assures and enforces a comprehensive safety program in accordance with the company’s commitment to provide each employee with a safe and healthy work environment.
Furthers oneself through an on-going education and certifications including but not limited to corporate or specialty courses.