Deputy Project Leader; Telecommunications - DMV

Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications)

A training position that consists of learning how to supervise and direct employees on a particular project, prepare strategic plans and budgets, develop a comprehensive project plan, and analyze statistical data. Must have experience in technology systems integration including passive and active communication infrastructure with a proven ability to lead design and construction teams.

• Assist with leading a team that provides communications and electronic safety and security passive and active infrastructure, including communications ISP/OSP pathways and cabling, networking and wireless systems, CCTV, access control, A/V, and other technology applications ensuring design efficiency and contractual compliance.
• Assist in the design and deployment of information transport systems and telecommunications systems.
• Run day‑to‑day operations of a project or sub‑section of a project.
• Identify change orders and ensure effective resolution.
• Price, track and manage change orders.
• Plan and monitor cash flow against cash expenses.
• Maintain as‑built documentation as work is completed.
• Document project issues/conditions.
• Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Research and compile submittals; price change orders and prepare estimates for partially designed projects by completing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Communicate with people outside the company, representing the company to customers, the public, the government, and general contractor representatives.
• Understand the timeliness required for decision making, submission of RFIs, and documentation of all verbal conversations or agreements.

• 5+ years of experience working for a telecommunications integrator or electrical contractor with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar.
• Experience working on telecommunication and electronic security projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
• Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
• Experience installing information transport systems.
• Experience using MS Office Suite, sophisticated project management, CPM scheduling, cost modeling, and AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, and drawings on electrical and security projects.
• Familiarity with standard deliverables and work processes on construction and integration projects.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills and a problem owner/solver mentality.
• Proven ability to effectively plan and organize one's own activities or the activities of others.
• Able to work in a diverse environment with personnel of varying backgrounds.
• Reliably attend customer site during required work hours.
• Work flexible schedule including occasional nights and weekends.
• Up to 25% travel, reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and satisfactory driving record.

• Accubid estimating (or equivalent) directly related to electrical installations.
• Primavera P6 CPM scheduling experience and proficiency (or equivalent).
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations as needed.

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid‑time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Military reserve pay offset.
• Paid maternity leave.

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

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