Deputy Project Leader - Nashville, TN
About The Position
The Deputy Project Manager is a training position that consists of learning how to supervise and direct the employees on a particular project, prepare strategic plans and budgets, develop a comprehensive project plan, and analyze statistical data. This position provides advanced technical expertise, customer support, operational coordination, technician development, and project execution support to ensure regional performance objectives are achieved. The RSL is responsible for technical escalations, complex troubleshooting, project quoting, onboarding and development of technicians, and assisting with daily operational activities.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering (Preferred EE or Industry related degree) with 5+ years of experience.
- Related Construction experience with five years' working for an electrical or construction contractor.
- Experience working on construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
- Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
- Experience with CPM Scheduling
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings on projects.
- Must have strong interpersonal and writing skills and be a problem owner/solver.
- Proven ability to effectively plan and organize one's own activities or the activities of others.
- Proficiency with Computers including MS Office, Blue Beam, and PDF.
Nice To Haves
- Accubid Estimating (Or equivalent) directly related to Electrical Installations.
- Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling Experience and proficiency (or equivalent).
- Ability and Willingness to Travel to project locations as needed.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the region's primary technical resource for complex troubleshooting, diagnostics, and equipment support.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to field technicians.
- Support regional technicians during emergency service events, major repairs, startups, commissioning activities, and technical escalations.
- Coordinate with OEMs, Technical Support, Engineering, and other subject matter experts.
- Serve as a technical point of contact for customers regarding maintenance recommendations, repair options, and equipment condition assessments.
- Assist with customer meetings, project reviews, and technical presentations.
- Prepare and review quotations, estimates, change orders, and technical proposals.
- Develop technical scopes of work for repairs, maintenance services, and equipment replacement projects.
- Assist with project forecasting, manpower planning, and resource allocation.
- Lead onboarding efforts for newly hired technicians within the region.
- Develop and execute regional technician training plans.
- Conduct field evaluations, site audits, and technical assessments.
- Assist the Regional Manager with daily operational management of the region.
- Monitor completion and quality of field service reports, quotations, KPRs, inspections, and administrative requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout the region.
- Support field safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
