Project Manager

New Albany, OH, United States

E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We help clients deploy remarkably efficient solutions that are modern, turnkey, and minimize operational costs. We design low voltage solutions that seamlessly integrate audiovisual, physical security, structured cabling, and wireless solutions, including DAS and WiFi systems. Our experience spans Enterprise and Government clients within the Energy, Finance, Health Care, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Media & Communications, and Transportation industries. Our Core Values, which are built around Safety, guide our business, employees, and relationships with customers and partners. We embrace these values to be a better business and better people, while having fun in the process. As a result, we've set a new standard, and our clients have made E2 Optics one of America's largest and fastest-growing companies.

The role of the Project Manager is to estimate, plan, execute, invoice and finalize projects according to published deadlines and within budget. Oversee the acquisition of materials, resources and coordinating team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The individual ensures on-time delivery of installation services to the client while managing all facets of high-quality projects are delivered on budget and within schedule resulting in superior customer satisfaction. The Project Manager ensures the project objectives and execution complies with safety and quality control requirements throughout the project life cycle as defined by the client.

Core Duties & Responsibilities: Safety is our number one priority. Follow safe work practices in accordance to company and client worksite policies.

Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture.

Pre-Project: Participates in the RFP Process, completing a detailed review of plans, specifications and bid form.

Reviews contract/work orders for content, validity and changes.

Cultivate and maintain customer relationships to secure and expand business opportunities.

Start Up: 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

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; ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met. Track projects, evaluate cost vs. performance to ensure projects come in on time and within budget.

Represent the company in client project meetings.

Participate in all meetings, conference calls and company required meetings throughout the year as assigned by your manager.

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.

Misc: 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.

Travel: This position is generally expected to require minimal overnight travel (5%). The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2.

Additional Responsibilities: As identified and assigned.

Education: High school diploma or GED with experience required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

Certified CAPM or PMP preferred.

BICSI RCDD Certification preferred.

BICSI RTPM Certification preferred.

OSHA 30 certified preferred.

Knowledge of general building codes and BICSI Standards.

Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in 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.

Product experience with Panduit, Systimax, Commscope, Corning, and others. * Successful completion of previous telecommunication projects.

Experience managing data center projects and service contracts.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 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.

Ability to support the Sr. Project Manager or General 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.

Ability to research information and identify solutions regarding technical issues.

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.

Ability to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance.

Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures.

Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.

Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.

Demonstrated team work and versatility in integrating into multiple work environments.

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, bend, rotate, push, pull, reach with hands and arms on intermittent to regular basis daily. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. The employee may be required to work in tight, confided spaces. The employee must demonstrate regular and on-time attendance. There could be a requirement of occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

E2 Benefits include: Employee paid monthly medical premiums, matching 401k, paid holidays and 3 weeks paid time off.

DISCLAIMER: The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. 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. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Actively recruits qualified women, minorities, disabled and veterans for all positions for which they are qualified.

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