Telecom Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Project Leader 1 (Telecommunications) is a leadership position responsible for supporting the overall strategy, execution of deliverables, project completion & profitable outcomes for a significantly complex project & / or multiple projects simultaneously.

This position will require proficient understanding and knowledge of Telecommunication Systems including Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling, CCTV, OSP & ISP Copper, along with DAS.

The Project Leader 1 (Telecommunications) is expected to provide overall development, training & leadership to Junior Project Leadership, Field-Superintendents & Trades personnel as it relates to the strategic planning, overall implementation & ownership of project completion.

Core Market Sector :

The candidate being considered must have hands-on experience & knowledge in leading project teams, specialty contracting industries, solution-driven initiatives & overall project execution.

This candidate will be responsible for supporting complex scopes specific to Transit Systems, Healthcare, Government, Federal Aviation (Preferred) & Mission Critical industries.

Position Requirements :

Required to hold direct experience & clear understanding with the execution of several phases in the project-life cycle included below :

o Initial Planning & Proposal Creation

o Design & Engineering

o Project Solutioning

o Field Installation

o Close-Out Methods

Proven understanding of key-competencies aligned to the project planning; installation & project completion required to ensure overall project-success.

o Engineering & Design Development

o Bid-Package creation & final estimate review.

o Project Schedule development & tracking

o Project Financials & Cost Tracking

o Business Acumen & Leadership abilities

Ability to develop, maintain & saturate key-industry clientele.

o Knowledge & understanding of contract language, with experience in negotiation.

o Clear understanding of at-risk & mitigation strategies related to construction management.

o Experienced in the Commissioning & Testing of diverse specialty systems.

• Extensive experience in leading complex projects and managing diverse project teams & specialties.
• Proven understanding and track record of successful projects with the ability to perform key functions from project inception to completion.
• Ability to successfully monitor a multitude of Telecommunications projects averaged from 500K - $10M in budget.
• Experience partnering with a multitude of project groups that involve multi-discipline knowledge for example :

o Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation.

• Can direct cross function teams to reach mutual agreement to meet business objectives.
• Capable of writing detailed RFPs and Scopes of work.

Position Responsibilities :

• Leading the design and deployment of Information Transport Systems and telecommunications systems.
• Establishing and implementing procedures and controls to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Assisting the project Superintendent and Engineering in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.
• Managing Subcontractors related to M.C. Deans installation scope.
• Developing and maintaining resource-loaded project schedule in MS Project.
• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM) and key monthly project (KPR) reviews.
• Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
• Working with the project team to develop budgets with cost codes for allocating manpower to the schedule for foreman level tracking.
• Researching and compiling submittals, identifying / pricing change orders and preparing estimates for projects.
• Preparing a design / build project estimate based on design criteria.
• Meeting with customers to present proposals and cost estimates.
• Interpreting and explaining plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
• Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Coordinating the acquisition of all materials, monitoring tools and equipment requirements with the project team and the warehouse.
• Overall financial management of the project (s).
• Responsible to keep the profitability at and / above budget.
• Assuring a timely completion of a project including the completion of punch-list items, the submittal of accurate as-built drawings, operation, and maintenance manuals.
• Responsible for the completion of all training and other administrative requirements of the contract documents.
• Monitoring project budgets to ensure positive cash flow and to maintain profitability.
• Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
• Must be a US Citizen and can obtain a Security Clearance if required for the project.
• RCDD Certification is preferred.

Education, Experience & Technical Qualifications :

• Minimum 7-9 years of experience in construction specific to Telecommunications & Security Systems with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Science, Information Technology, Construction Management, or Engineering discipline.
• 5-7 years of related construction experience with a Master’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in the Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling Method and General Contractor Schedules.
• RCDD Certification Required
• Extensive experience leading diverse teams & projects with construction budgets valued between $500K - $10M+ in Telecommunication Scopes.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience & established knowledge in complex markets on projects specific to Federal Aviation, & Government Airports, Higher-Education, Information Transit Systems.
• Required knowledge within construction low-voltage functions including self-perform contracting, field coordination efforts, maintenance of schedule & prioritization of deliverable deadlines tied to each specialty-trade simultaneously.
• Ability to utilize software including Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Accubid, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office & Excel.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance if required for the project.

Physical Abilities Required :

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period.
• 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, for example, 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.

Company Description

Marathon TS provides a full range of professional services for clients that require support from professionals with specialized skills and experience in a specific technical area or subject matter.

Marathon TS also provides IT solutions, including strategy, operations, transformation and mission support.

Company Description

Marathon TS provides a full range of professional services for clients that require support from professionals with specialized skills and experience in a specific technical area or subject matter.

Marathon TS also provides IT solutions, including strategy, operations, transformation and mission support.