Head of Project Management

Project Manager
Category: Project Management

Position Type: Full-Time

Are you ready to elevate your career with an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator that’s leading the charge in the data center revolution? E2 Optics is one of the fastest-growing and most stable companies at the core of the tech industry-powering the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and the innovations of tomorrow.

At E2 Optics, you will work with cutting-edge systems in some of the most advanced environments in the world. Join one of America’s largest and fastest-growing tech integrators and help us shape what’s next.

All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures

Pre-Project

Reviews contract/work orders for content, validity and changes

Cultivate and maintain customer relationships to secure and expand business opportunities

Provide initial client interface to assess scope of work, schedule and resources necessary to successfully complete a project

Work with the Operations team to ensure proper materials, equipment and labor are available

Develops mobilization plan and oversees the acquisition of any required equipment

Develops resource plan and evaluates needs in conjunction with other site resource requirements

Project Implementation

Manage project scheduling requirements to control costs and meet contract requirements

Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships; streamline project activities for efficiencies; communicate with staff and upper management to keep all informed of customer and job requirements

Participates in progress update meetings and provide customer with progress reports as per the contractual requirements

Work with PE/SI to prepare all change orders and manage to complete using customer required tools

Monitor installation activities in conjunction with the onsite E2 personnel to ensure project is delivered on schedule and within budget

Partner with QA/QC Team to ensure specifications are communicated, anchored and achieved in accordance to client quality plan requirements

Manage job cost/profitability and schedules through internal systems and reports: work with customer teams to meet master schedule such as providing specific work dates for scheduled items; communicate with internal resources regarding project updates, scope changes, order changes, and other events impacting the project; Track projects, evaluate cost vs. performance to ensure projects come in on time and within budget

Represent the company in client project meetings

Project Close-Out

Coordinate with PE to facilitate that project close-outs are completed efficiently and accurately. May assist in accounts receivable when required

Manage customer acceptance and signoff of the projects

Provide coaching, development and guidance to direct reports and/or team members, encouraging them to promote a Lean culture and to develop with emerging technologies

Drive continuous improvement activities and support Lean initiatives across the site to align with deployed corporate strategic goals

This position is generally expected to require overnight travel. The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics

High school diploma or GED with experience required, associate or bachelors degree preferred

Certified PMP preferred

Knowledge of general building codes and BICSI Standards

Minimum 5 years experience in commercial and/or data center construction and project management including the installation of standard cabling technologies, rack infrastructure and managing large scale build projects including the ability to communicate, prioritize and manage time effectively

Experience managing large scale client projects with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts

Successful completion of previous telecommunication projects

Experience managing large projects (1+ million) and service contracts

Decision Making and Judgment: The position involves projects and/or assignments requiring considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures, plans and schedules. Must be proficient in problem solving and root cause analysis to determine best feasible solutions

Knowledge of structured cabling industry including technology, quality and safety standards

Project Manager or Regional Operations Manager in leading, developing and managing field employees

Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients and other departments

Strong communication and organizational skills, including excellent customer service skills

Must be able to learn and support new and quickly evolving technologies

Good work habits under pressure, flexible during times of change

Ability to work within deadlines while maintaining high work quality including ability to prioritize and multi-task

Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.)

BICSI training facilities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. Must be able to operate equipment such as scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required to do so. When possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.