Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications)

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.

• 5+ years of experience working for a telecommunications integrator or electrical contractor, with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Experience working on telecommunications and electronic security projects ranging from $500,000 to $10 million.

• Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addenda, specifications, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.

• Experience installing Information Transport Systems.

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, sophisticated project management tools, CPM scheduling, cost modeling, and AutoCAD software.

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in producing precision technical plans, blueprints, and drawings for electrical and security projects.

• Familiarity with standard deliverables and work processes for construction and integration projects.

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to act as a problem owner and problem solver.

• Proven ability to effectively plan and organize personal work activities and the activities of others.

• Ability to work in a diverse environment with personnel from a wide range of backgrounds.

• Reliable attendance at customer sites during required work hours.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends.

• Up to 25% travel required; 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.