AE Project Lead

Delta Oaks Group is seeking an individual to lead and coordinate A&E projects in the telecom vertical. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to A&E design and production, project coordination, schedule and resource management, client communication, and supporting project management activities associated with turnkey A&E projects in the telecommunications industry.
The Project Lead is intended to serve as a bridge between technical design and full project management responsibilities. This position will lead assigned projects or project components under the direction of a Project Manager while developing the skills necessary to independently manage projects. The selected individual should have a strong technical foundation and demonstrated ability to coordinate people, information, schedules, and deliverables with limited day-to-day supervision.
Positional Responsibilities

The A&E Project Lead coordinates and contributes to the production and execution of assigned projects from initiation through completion. Working under the direction of a Project Manager, this position is responsible for maintaining project progress, coordinating resources, supporting client communication, and ensuring project deliverables meet established schedule and quality expectations.
Depending on assigned projects and the development of the department and role, this position may coordinate the work of Designers and other technical resources. The Project Lead is expected to remain technically involved while progressively taking greater ownership of project execution and management responsibilities.
Anticipated tasks include but are not limited to:

Coordinate day-to-day execution of assigned A&E projects and project components
Review project scope, client requirements, schedules, deliverables, and project priorities
Coordinate Designers and other internal resources to support project execution
Develop and maintain project schedules, task assignments, and project tracking information
Monitor project progress and communicate schedule, resource, scope, or production concerns
Identify project issues and potential solutions before they significantly affect project delivery
Coordinate with clients, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders as applicable
Participate in client meetings, project calls, site walks, and other project coordination activities
Support project budgeting, labor tracking, utilization, forecasting, and other financial controls
Identify potential scope changes, additional-service needs, or project budget concerns and communicate them to the Project Manager
Support development of project proposals, scopes of work, estimates, and schedules
Perform and coordinate A&E design and production activities as required
Review project deliverables for completeness, technical quality, constructability, and compliance with project requirements
Provide technical guidance and support to less-experienced Designers
Coordinate QA/QC activities and ensure project comments and revisions are appropriately addressed
Assist the Project Manager with project documentation, reporting, closeout, and lessons learned
Apply established DOG standards, templates, processes, and project management practices
Continue developing project management, client management, financial, scheduling, and resource management skills
The selected individual will be expected to understand how the technical, scheduling, financial, and client-management aspects of a project affect one another and to recognize when an issue should be resolved independently versus escalated to the Project Manager or appropriate technical resource.
Due to the nature and limited timelines of most projects, the candidate should be willing and capable of exhibiting the work ethic and social ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment where communication with co-workers, clients, and strategic partners is paramount.
Knowledge and Skills Required

Experience with computer drafting software, AutoCAD, is required
Experience with telecommunications A&E design and project execution is required
Working knowledge of telecommunications A&E project management practices is required
Experience coordinating multiple project tasks, resources, or deliverables is strongly preferred
Experience with project scheduling, task tracking, or project controls is preferred
Understanding of site development, zoning, permitting, and design requirements typical of the telecommunications industry is desired
Ability to interpret project scope, client requirements, schedules, and technical information
Ability to identify project risks, scope concerns, scheduling conflicts, and resource constraints
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word, is required
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, project managers, designers, engineers, and other project stakeholders
Ability to review technical deliverables and identify quality, coordination, or constructability concerns
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects, deadlines, and competing responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to develop practical solutions and appropriately escalates issues when additional authority or expertise is required
Personal Traits

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated worker capable of operating in a team-oriented environment intended to complete projects effectively and efficiently. They should have strong interpersonal skills, as this position requires working and interacting with fellow co-workers, clients, and strategic partners on a daily basis.
This person should be a self-starter who takes ownership of assigned responsibilities, communicates proactively, and is willing to step outside of their immediate responsibilities to help move a project forward. The candidate should demonstrate a desire to develop both technically and professionally, with a focus on project success, client satisfaction, and continued career advancement.
Culture

Delta Oaks Group is founded on the principle of delivering unparalleled client service and providing its employees an exceptional work environment. We strongly believe that these two principles are not separable and are only accomplished through hard work, honesty, and treating others with respect. We are seeking individuals that share those same values.
Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related engineering from an ABET accredited institution with the experience highlighted below; OR Associates Degree in a technical discipline with the experience highlighted below
Experience/Other Requirements

A minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience in telecommunications A&E design or a related technical field is preferred.
Experience should demonstrate increasing responsibility in A&E design, project coordination, technical execution, client communication, and/or project management. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to independently manage assigned responsibilities while developing the skills necessary to progress into a Project Manager role.
Travel

Some travel will be required for this position
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the requirements of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the position. This document is not an employment contract.
In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which pose serious health or safety risks to employee or others and/or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

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