National Project Manager - Structured Cabling

National Project Manager Structured Cabling (West Chicago, IL)

The National Project Manager (PM) is responsible for delivering Low Voltage Cabling projects on time, on budget, and to Superior and clients expectations. The National PM is responsible for regular status reports, risk mitigation reports, outgoing purchase orders, field labor, deliverables, and vendor management. The National PM will ensure projects are delivered within budgets by managing expenses and executing change orders when scopes change. This role requires travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage projects within budgets and to meet or exceed Superior and client expectations
• Determine project schedules and adapt our project schedules to client s schedule
• Identify, negotiate, and manage contractors and vendor partners
• Manage onsite technicians
• Purchase material/provide purchasing instructions to coordinators
• Provide regular status reports including: material purchases, labor utilization, % complete, and 3-week forecast
• Develop reports as needed
• Estimate, negotiate, and implement change orders with customers' approvals
• Track and verify all deliverables are of quality standards and are delivered in a professional and timely manner.
• Adhere to all laws, company policies, and OSHA standards.
• Increase job knowledge as industry changes by attending industry training and reading professional publications
• Represent the company in a professional manner at meetings, site visits, and events

Qualifications and Skills

• Understanding of all stages of project management
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of voice, data, and video structured cabling systems
• Working knowledge of TIA and BICSI Standards
• Budget management
• Labor and material negotiation skills.
• Quality control management
• Scheduling
• Strong knowledge of manufacturers and products including Commscope, Panduit, Belden, Corning, and Legrand.

Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of building codes
• Ability to read building drawings and line drawings.
• Preferred Certifications/Trainings
  • Project Management Certifications
  • OSHA 10
  • Manufacturer or Industry trainings such as CommScope, Panduit, BICSI.

Physical Requirements

• Travel Requirement: this role may require travel
• Ability to lift 100lbs
• Must maintain a valid driver s license and reliable transportation.