Plant Project Manager

JOB TITLE:

Inside Plant Project Manager

REPORTS TO:

Chief Commercial Officer DEPARTMENT: NTS Technical Services STATUS:
ExemptJOB SUMMARY: The NTS Inside Plant Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the planning, scheduling, materials, manpower requirements, customer communication, and overall progression of structured cabling and special systems installation projects. Projects may include copper and fiber-optic cabling, access control, CCTV surveillance, and other low-voltage systems associated with new construction, renovations, and retrofit installations. This position works closely with field supervisors, leads, administrative staff, customers, and general contractors to ensure work is properly coordinated, materials are available, schedules are maintained, and project requirements are communicated.

The Project Manager serves as the primary coordination point for assigned projects, allowing field supervisors to focus on technical installation, personnel supervision, quality, and daily field operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Project Planning and Scheduling Develop and maintain schedules for assigned projects

Coordinate installation milestones with general contractors, customers, and supervisors

Monitor project progress and communicate scheduling adjustments

Anticipate potential delays and coordinate appropriate responses

Maintain visibility into upcoming projects and anticipated resource requirements

Manpower Coordination Work with supervisors to determine staffing requirements for each phase of a project

Coordinate manpower scheduling and communicate project resource needs

Identify and communicate potential staffing conflicts

Maintain short-term and longer-range labor forecasts

Help ensure the appropriate personnel and skill sets are available when scheduled work begins

Final technician assignments and direct field supervision remain the responsibility of the appropriate supervisors

Material and Equipment Coordination Review project material requirements with supervisors and technical personnel

Coordinate purchasing requests and material delivery schedules

Monitor long-lead-time items and material availability

Ensure materials and equipment are staged or delivered in advance of scheduled installations

Communicate shortages, delivery delays, and potential project impacts

Coordinate required equipment and logistical needs for scheduled work Customer and Contractor Coordination Serve as a primary project coordination contact for customers and general contractors

Attend required construction meetings, site walks, and project coordination meetings

Conduct on-site visits as required by project agreements

Communicate construction schedule changes and site readiness issues

Coordinate project access and installation sequencing

Maintain professional relationships with customers, contractors, and project stakeholders

Project Oversight and Documentation Track project schedules, milestones, progress, and outstanding requirements

Coordinate requests for information, submittals, and applicable project documentation

Identify changes in scope and facilitate proper review and approval of change orders

Communicate scheduling, labor, or material issues that may affect project costs

Coordinate punch-list completion and project closeout documentation with supervisors and administrative personnel

Provide regular progress updates and project forecasts to departmental leadership

Internal Coordination and Communication Conduct regular project coordination meetings with supervisors and other personnel

Maintain clear communication regarding priorities, scheduling, and resource availability

Assist in identifying opportunities to improve project processes and efficiency

Escalate operational issues requiring management attention

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