Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications) - Monroe, LA

The Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications) is a training position that consists of learning how to supervise and direct the employees on a particular project, prepare strategic plans and budgets, develop a comprehensive project plan, and analyze statistical data.

The Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications) must have experience in technology systems integration including passive and active communication infrastructure with a proven ability to lead design and construction teams.

·         Assisting 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.

·         Assisting 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-builts 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 your work.

·         Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.

·         Research and compile submittals; pricing change orders and prepare estimates for partially designed projects by finishing 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.

·         Clearly understand the timeliness required for decision making, submission of RFIs, and documentation of all verbal conversations or agreements.

Education, Experience & Technical Qualifications:

·         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 Suit, 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.

·         Familiar with standard deliverables and work processes on construction and integration projects.

·         Must have strong interpersonal and writing skills and be a problem owner/solver.

·         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 having a range of backgrounds.

·         Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer.

·         Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends.

·         Up to 25% travel, must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Experience:

          ·         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.

 Abilities:

·         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 in order 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.