Structured Cabling Project Manager - Technology Solutions

Encore Electric Career Site•Colorado Springs, CO

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Structured Cabling Project Manager - Technology Solutions role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of structured cabling projects, from initial planning and budgeting to execution, client communication, and project closeout. This position requires strong leadership, risk management, and customer service skills, with a focus on ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The role involves supervising project personnel, managing subcontractors and vendors, processing material procurement, and ensuring compliance with company standards and safety regulations. The Project Manager will also play a key role in process improvement, training future leaders, and maintaining strong relationships with all project stakeholders.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
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 and financial math.
Ability to act as a self-starter.
Good organization skills.
Spatial orientation.
Ability to identify scope gaps in construction documents.
Customer management skills.
Listening skills.
Ability to speak 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.
Proficiency in using communication software.
Effective written and oral communication skills 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.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Ability to organize work to accomplish tasks.
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.
Proficiency in developing budgets and forecasting.
Adequate understanding of the project schedule to provide input to your Superintendent on accurate man loading.
Proficiency with material procurement processes, including quoting, procuring, receiving, tracking.
Proficiency in the cost to complete process and monthly forecasting.
Ability to have fierce conversations with customers and other trade partners.
Understanding of how to effectively utilize support service groups.
Strong communications with the entire project team (Internal and External).
Ability to navigate Project Management System.

Nice To Haves

Remote travel may be required or agreed upon for this position.
Remote-working Project Managers may receive a higher rate of pay.

Responsibilities

Supervise all project personnel, ensuring productivity, safety, and adherence to safety audits.
Perform job walks to verify employee safety, PPE usage, productivity, and proper tool/material placement.
Ensure installations meet company standards.
Take responsibility for project billings and front-end billing processes.
Train and develop project manager replacements and field personnel, identifying future leaders.
Actively contribute to improving the company's safety culture.
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 forecasts.
Provide input to the Superintendent on accurate man-loading based on project schedules.
Write commodity purchase orders from installation estimates.
Manage subcontractors and vendors at a financial level.
Estimate change orders on projects.
Assist the project team with labor cost codes.
Ensure accurate timekeeping by all parties into proper phase codes.
Create change estimates for project modifications.
Perform detailed installation estimates for lighting, gear, special systems, and committed materials to verify quantities.
Manage material procurement processes, including quoting, procuring, receiving, and tracking.
Execute cost-to-complete processes and monthly forecasting.
Handle customer service interactions, including difficult conversations with customers and trade partners.
Take ultimate responsibility for submittals.
Assist with submittal creation and material procurement.
Ensure purchase orders are written and updated for project changes.
Coordinate and maintain relationships with all project stakeholders.
Ensure proper maintenance of construction documents.
Attend required meetings.
Ensure proper permits are obtained for the job location.
Understand permitting processes and wiring methods in different jurisdictions.
Manage project closeout documentation.
Involve the service department prior to completion for smooth handover and owner introduction.
Assist with job closing out with vendors.
Provide value in project interviews.
Work effectively with and support Preconstruction Services.
Perform accurate and consistent man-loading of project scope.
Work with the project team to set up jobs.
Utilize support service groups effectively.
Work with the project team to build information sheets and jobsite maps.
Maintain strong communication with the entire project team (internal and external).
Navigate the Project Management System.
Perform remote travel if required, which may be compensated at an inflated rate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Employee-matched 401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
Employee assistance program (includes 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