Teledata Project Manager

About United Electric Company: United Electric Company, founded in 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky is a prominent industrial electrical contractor specializing in power distribution, manufacturing, and hazardous location services. With over 63 years of experience, the company serves industrial, commercial and utility sectors, providing expertise in all types of electrical work, from industrial installations to automotive factories and commercial buildings. We also specialize in network cabling, storm restoration and electrical maintenance.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence, safety and teamwork. Join a company where your expertise drives success and your career can thrive.

The Teledata Project Manager manages telecommunications, low-voltage, and structured cabling infrastructure projects from initial conception through final project closeout. This role requires an active Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification from BICSI to ensure all voice, data, and fiber optic designs comply with current industry standards, local codes, and client specifications.

• Project Planning & Design Review:
  Read and interpret blueprints, architectural drawings, and riser diagrams. Validate telecommunications spaces, pathways, and structured cabling designs against TIA/EIA, NEC, and IEEE standards.
• Lifecycle Management:
  Direct day-to-day project workflows, keeping projects on schedule, within scope, and under budget.
• Financial & Resource Management:
  Build project budgets, track labor and material costs, manage change orders, review RFIs, and process client billings.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  Lead coordination meetings with clients, general contractors, architects, IT staff, and field technicians.
• Quality & Safety Compliance:
  Enforce site safety policies and oversee system testing, inspection, and commissioning documentation.

• Certifications:
  
  Active RCDD certification via BICSI is strictly required. (PMP or OSHA certifications are a plus).
• Minimum of 5–8+ years of hands‑on project management experience in telecommunications, low‑voltage construction, or structured cabling.
• Deep technical knowledge of copper and fiber optic systems, pathways, and data center environments.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Microsoft Project/Smartsheet, and familiarity with CAD tools or blueprint software.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Exceptional leadership, conflict resolution, and written/verbal communication abilities.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Company Benefits: United Electric Company offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits designed to support your career growth and well-being, including:

• Paid vacation time: 1 week after 90 days of employment
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO): 6 days per year
• Company-paid health, dental, vision insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Group Life insurance
• 401k with company match up to 4% after eligibility waiting period
• Company match for the Health Savings Account (HSA): $1.30 match for every $1.00 you contribute, up to the IRS maximum
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allocation after the first year waiting period
• Laptop and other necessary equipment

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status