Structured Cabling Project Manager - Technology Solutions

Encore Electric, Inc.•Colorado Springs, CO

23d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Structured Cabling Project Manager - Technology Solutions will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of structured cabling projects, from initial planning and budgeting to execution and closeout. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to manage project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and client relationships. The Project Manager will ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while also contributing to the company's safety culture and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Extensive experience in the installation and supervision of structured cabling.
Knowledge of the construction process from scheduling to manpower to the labor, materials and equipment required for installation.
Knowledge of constructability and the construction process.
Knowledge of algebra and geometry.
Ability to write commodity purchase orders from the installation estimate.
Knowledge of statistics.
Knowledge of financial math.
Self-starter.
Good organization skills.
Spatial orientation.
Ability to identify scope gaps in construction documents.
Customer management skills.
Listening skills.
Speaking intelligently.
Ability to estimate resources needed to complete required tasks.
Ability to adapt to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information.
Ability to manage people and processes.
Ability to manage complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels.
Skill in using communication software.
Effective written and oral communication sufficient to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding (Technical/Business writing).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to operate Microsoft office products.
Ability to organize work to accomplish tasks.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to prioritize and reprioritize to meet job needs.
Ability to identify and manage risk.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to track numbers and data relevant to the work assignment.
Ability to retain and access critical information from memory.
Ability to conceptualize and visualize the project for constructability means and methods.
Ability to think on your feet.
Ability to understand when to speak and when not to speak.
Ability to be personally detached from ideas (no ego).
Ability to see things from multiple perspectives.
Ability to coordinate effectively with all ENCORE Support Services.
Ability to understand and contribute to the project turnover process.
Driving.
Sifting.
Climbing.
Lifting (up to 50 lbs).
Standing.
Stooping.
Vision acuity (near and far).
Walking.

Nice To Haves

Remote Travel

Responsibilities

Supervise all project personnel.
Take responsibility for productivity and safety, including conducting safety audits.
Perform job walks to ensure employees are wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and using tools correctly.
Ensure employees are working safely and productively.
Verify that tools and materials are located in close proximity to the work being performed.
Ensure the installation meets established standards.
Take ultimate responsibility for project billings and understand the job well enough to front-end bill it.
Continuously train the project manager’s replacement and provide training and coaching to field personnel, identifying future leaders.
Be actively involved in improving the overall safety culture of the company.
Engage in and help develop new company standards and processes, holding others accountable.
Participate in Project Manager meetings.
Help develop phase codes for projects.
Develop budgets and forecast project financials.
Provide input to the Superintendent on accurate man-loading based on the project schedule.
Write commodity purchase orders from the installation estimate.
Manage subcontractors and vendors at a financial level.
Estimate change orders on a project.
Assist the project team with labor cost codes for the project.
Ensure all parties apply their time into the proper phase code for timekeeping.
Create change estimates for any project modifications.
Perform detailed installation estimates for lighting, gear, special systems, and committed materials to verify quantities from the project development estimate.
Manage material procurement processes, including quoting, procuring, receiving, and tracking.
Oversee the cost-to-complete process and monthly forecasting.
Have fierce conversations with customers and other trade partners.
Take ultimate responsibility for submittals.
Assist with submittal creation and material procurement.
Ensure purchase orders are written and that the project is current on changes to purchase orders.
Coordinate and maintain relationships with all project stakeholders.
Ensure proper maintenance of construction documents.
Actively engage in required meetings.
Ensure the proper permit is obtained in the jurisdiction for the job location.
Understand the permitting process and wiring methods in different jurisdictions.
Be responsible for project closeout documentation.
Involve the service department prior to completion so they are familiar with the job and introduced to the owner.
Assist with closing out the job with vendors.
Provide value during project interviews.
Effectively work with and support Preconstruction Services.
Accurately and consistently perform man-loading of the project scope.
Work with the project team to set up the job.
Understand how to effectively utilize support service groups.
Work with the project team to build an information sheet and map to the jobsite.
Maintain strong communications with the entire project team (Internal and External).
Navigate the Project Management System.
Perform remote travel as agreed upon or required, which may be compensated at an inflated rate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Disability and life insurance
Employee-matched 401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
Employee assistance program (counseling, legal, and financial advice)
Generous employee referral program
Access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University
Vehicle allowance
Cell phone allowance
Short-term incentive program