ISP Project Manager

National Power•Magnolia, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

National Power is actively seeking a Project Manager to oversee Inside Plant (ISP) projects within our Critical Infrastructure (CI) division. Under the general direction of and reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, you will be a vital member of the project management team supporting ISP and CI projects. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating activities of designated DC power, ISP and critical infrastructure projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished on schedule and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in engineering, construction management, or other technical subject and four years’ experience in project management or technical customer service in the electrical equipment industry; or eight or more years related experience and/or training in project management or technical customer service in the Cable/Telecom AC/DC electrical equipment industry to include DC Plants, batteries, inverter systems, HVAC, fire suppression, UPS systems as well as general construction.
Supervisory experience required.
Experience with -48VDC and +24VDC systems and installation procedures.
Experience or knowledge with Cable/Telecom industry GR 1275 installation standards.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications to include Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio (Visio is used for the following - scale drawings of floor plans, equipment layout, cable rack layout, site layout, AC & DC online drawings, and riser drawings).
Strong organizational, computer, and communication skills.
Experience in, or the ability and willingness to learn, the emergency power industry.
Access to high-speed internet.
Criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and MVR required.

Nice To Haves

Possible seasoned Level 4 installer looking to advance career.
Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification preferred.
CAD drawing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review project specifications to determine schedule, procurement sources, and staffing needs.
Create and execute project work plan and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Prepare submittals for customer approval.
Work with finance, legal, and sales staff on payment terms, contracts, and project requirements.
Provide project updates to these teams as required and necessary.
Direct and coordinate all project activities to ensure that project progresses on schedule and within budget.
Prepare project reports for customers, management, and others and modify schedules and plans as needed.
Create and execute project work plan and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Communicate with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and sales staff regarding deliverable expectations and technical considerations.
Proactively resolve problems with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
Coordinate project activities with the activities of government agencies.
Attend meetings at construction sites and design offices as required.
Assist on-site walks and provide technical support in costing the project.
Once the job is awarded, track materials, contractor schedules, progress of the job, and standard compliance.
Communicate with sales staff, subcontractors, and customers on a weekly basis, or as required, to turn in digital photos and progress reports to our customers on a weekly and monthly basis.
Monitor site safety and correct any safety violations or other reported deficiencies.
Minimize exposure and risk on projects.
Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
Complete all close-out documents in a timely manner to comply with customer-generated and managed performance scorecard.
Travel is required.