Communication Project Leader 1

Seeking Communications Project Manager with experience in technology systems integration including Communications and Electronic Safety and Security passive and active infrastructure with a proven ability to lead design, construction and commissioning teams. Overall 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in project management responsible for budget, schedule and delivery. Candidate must be a thought leader, customer focused and command excellent communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to plan and lead a diverse team to execute a large-scale Technology infrastructure projects. Minimum Requirements are: B.S. Degree with 7-9 years of experience in Engineering, Construction Management or Business Management and relevant field experience.
Ability to proactively identify and resolve business, technical and construction issues to include technical and design issues, operational challenges, work procedures, and potential customer concerns and complaints.
Candidate must have proven experience in effectively managing multiple projects ranging in $500K-$10M up to $50M in annual volume, to include quick ramp up quickly to include cost estimating, engineering, contract administration, subcontract management, claim negotiations, project controls, finance, installation and installation supervision, construction, resource planning and staffing.
Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification is a plus. Responsibilities include: Managing projects $500K -$20M in value, with an engineering and management staff of 20-30 personnel, specialty trade partners and overseeing M.C. Dean direct labor workforce consisting of technicians and electricians
Leading a team that provides Communications and Electronic Safety and Security passive and active infrastructure including communications ISP/OSP pathways and cabling, networking and wireless systems, CCTV, access control, A/V, and other technology applications ensuring design efficiency and contractual compliance
Planning, organizing and directing activities concerned with the upgrade and renovation in existing facilities and construction of new facilities in an operating environment
Scheduling the project(s) in logical steps to budget enough time required to meet deadlines
Plan and actively track work to ensure compliance with project schedule and budget
Negotiating revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with customer, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors
Monitoring project budgets to ensure positive cash flow and to maintain profitability
Working directly with supervisors to direct engineering, construction, testing and commissioning activities. Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues
Interpreting and explaining plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, subcontractors and clients
Working with construction superintendent to develop installation execution plans determining labor requirements to dispatch tradesman to construction site
Inspecting and reviewing projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations
Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with contract documents, building and safety codes, and other applicable regulations
Plan and obtain permits, badges and access requests in advance
Suggest process improvements / cost saving measures
Equipment and material planning to ensure on-time delivery and location and storage to enhance project productivity
Maintain organized and detailed project records
Interface with internal and external stakeholders by providing weekly project status, schedule updates and responding to other stakeholder concerns. Position requirements include: Experience working with management systems including estimating, scheduling and job cost reporting
Proficient in reading drawings, schematics and interpreting and understanding statements of work (SOW) to develop cost proposals and execution plan
Proficiency in estimating directly related to Communications and Electronic Safety and Security systems
Proficiency in the Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling method and General Contractor Schedules using Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project CPM Scheduling software
Experience in operational risk management and knowledge of safety and quality control requirements
Experience overseeing and approving monthly job cost updates, productivity reports, and cash flow projections
Must have a history of completing projects under budget and on-time Abilities Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Identify and understand the speech of another person.