Assistant Project Manager

Why E2 Optics?

Step Into the Future with E2 Optics!

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. We invest in your growth through hands-on experience, industry certifications, and leadership opportunities that put you in charge of teams and outcomes. Collaboration is in our DNA - we believe in lifting each other up, mentoring with purpose, and celebrating every win.

If you are looking to be part of something meaningful, fast-moving, and future-focused, your next opportunity is here. Join one of America's largest and fastest-growing tech integrators and help us shape what's next.

• Safety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.
• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 PM/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; 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.
• 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.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  As identified and assigned.

• High school diploma or GED with experience required, associate or bachelors degree preferred
• Certified PMP preferred
• BICSI RCDD Certification preferred
• BICSI RTPM Certification preferred
• OSHA 30 certified preferred
• Knowledge of general building codes and BICSI Standards
• Minimum 2 years experience in commercial and/or data center construction and project management including the installation of standard cabling technologies, rack…