Associate Project Manager

Job Summary: The Associate Project Manager is the overall manager on a small to medium sized project. The Associate Project Manager ensures that all contracted work is developed, implemented, installed and managed in accordance with the Company’s requirements, including but not limited to: safety, quality, management and financial performance requirements. All aspects of the assigned project must be carried out as efficiently as possible with respect to staffing, materials management, financial management customer care and customer delivery goals. Job Duties And Responsibilities The Associate Project Manager will recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge, if necessary, all project related staff. Effectively manage all human resource issues per Company policies and procedures. Complete recommendations for project related employees’ performance ratings, promotions and pay changes. Provide guidance and mentoring to meet all customer and Company goals and objectives. The Associate Project Manager acts as the senior Company liaison for operational interface with customer representative(s). The Associate Project Manager will plan for, manage, monitor and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals. The Associate Project Manager will ensure that deadlines are met per customer requirements. The Associate Project Manager will manage overall workload distribution, staffing levels and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress. The Associate Project Manager manages successful job completion; ensure productivity, job completion and compliance to project budget. The Associate Project Manager will review all job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the customer and management. The Associate Project Manager will fully complete all IES and project paperwork accurately and on time (specifically timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required); ensure all Job Closing Packages meet customer and Company standards. The Associate Project Manager will perform quality checks; manage the prevention of outages; conduct in day to day job walks to ensure quality; prepare red-lined as-built drawings. The Associate Project Manager serves as main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns; attend facility and constructions meetings when required. The Associate Project Manager will perform work consistently demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise. The Associate Project Manager will review and monitor operational processes for accuracy, completeness, and efficiency, including but not limited to estimating, purchasing, invoicing, warehousing, scheduling and reporting. The Associate Project Manager will develop, redesign and implement process improvements as required to bring processes up to effective levels. The Associate Project Manager will be in concert with the Training Department, monitor all quality and safety issues related to the operations department. Actively promote safety as our priority. The Associate Project Manager will lead any assigned operations meetings and training sessions. The Associate Project Manager will also manage tools and truck inventory/maintenance. The Associate Project Manager will complete any other responsibilities as assigned. Min USD $90,000.00/Yr. Max USD $120,000.00/Yr. Qualifications Physical and Mental Requirements: Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, and convey an appropriate professional image. Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners. Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s). Must also have excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop branch and job processes and best practices. Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements. Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed. Must possess the ability to learn and teach the Company and customer project management systems. Must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds. Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones. Education, Certification, License, And Skill Requirements Prefer a minimum of three (3) years’ experience of supervisory or managerial experience. Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Lead Communications Technician or similar position. Must also have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field. Must be proficient with a computer and be skilled with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project). Must meet Company minimum driving standards. Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, create an estimate, develop detailed associated tasks and manage these to completion and customer turnover. Must be able to use the following trade Tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester and 5-gang punch tool. Overview IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8+ billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply EEO Statement EEO & Affinitive Action The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement View IES' policy on Pay Transparency Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Poster Disability Accommodation IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or any IES office to request assistance. 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