Telecommunications Project Manager

Project Manager - ColumbiaThe Project Manager - Columbia manages structured cabling project requests, project budget development and project plans for the Columbia territory. Responsibilities include: the development of project proposals, planning, decision-making, and project fiscal management. The Project Manager – Columbia is also responsible for monitoring technician performance and ensuring that services meet customer standards.Position Responsibilities- EssentialAdhere to all Company Safety Policies and Procedures.Acts as central point of contact for all project activitiesManages the day-to-day tasks/activities for all resources assigned to project. This includes ensuring that tasks are completed on time and roadblocks and/or obstacles are identified and communicated to appropriate management resources.Alerts Directors/Managers on actions that can impact project schedule, costs, or quality of serviceProvides necessary information to Directors/Managers and Project Owners/Sponsors to make project relevant decisions (Scope, Technical Solutions, Budget, Schedule).Work with vendors, based on requirements from Project Owners/Sponsors, Managers/DirectorsManage vendors to meet the deadlines and develop quality deliverablesEnsure integration and communication across project team and vendorsProject Request - Ensures that project requests are properly documented and obtain management approvalsProject Plans - Ensures that Project Schedules, are developed, approved, and maintained. This entails defining requirements and planning deliverables and tasks required to meet those requirements.Project Budget - Ensures that project budget is developed and revised as needed.Project Plan Updates - Ensures that project documentation is updated as needed, including scope, schedule and budgetRegularly updates the Operations Director as to progress and obstacles of performance of assigned projects including materials and manpowerContinually leads, trains, develops and measures the performance of Technicians and Installers to maximize efficiency and profitability of all ongoing work.Conducts appropriate field training and enforces safety requirements. Ensures an appropriate degree of job site training occursProvide invoicing statements and all associated documents to Operations Director for approvalEvaluate the work of teams engaged in design, construction, and maintenance of a major telecommunications networkPrepare budget and cost estimates to determine necessary funding for assigned area budget through projectionsNegotiate contract terms and conditions to achieve desired goals and objectivesPerform a needs assessment of customer requirementsVerifies jobsite material deliveries and maintains accurate on-site inventories while accounting for all materials delivered to all job sites at all times.Other duties as assigned.Requirements3+ years of project organization, management and controlIndustry certificationsExhibit strong leadership traits, with the ability to foster the continuous development of subordinatesOral and written communications to exchange information, explain procedures, techniques, and answer questions in a clear logical mannerInterpersonal Communication SkillsFamiliarity/ Competence with MS OfficeOperational analysis and decision-making techniquesManagement/ Customer Service SkillsAdditional Manufacturer certifications / trainingAccounting / Billing Experience