Project Manager - DAS

Minimum Years of Experience: 6+ Job Description:

Project Manager

Location: Tampa, FL
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 annually
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: In-Office (5 days per week)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About IES Communications

IES Communications is a national provider of technology infrastructure solutions, delivering expertise in wireless communications, distributed antenna systems (DAS), public safety systems, structured cabling, fiber optics, data centers, security systems, and audiovisual technologies. We partner with customers across commercial, enterprise, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and mission-critical environments to design, build, and support infrastructure that keeps businesses connected.

At IES Communications, we invest in our employees through professional development, technical training, career advancement opportunities, and a culture built around safety, innovation, teamwork, and operational excellence.

About the Opportunity

IES Communications is seeking a Project Manager to join our Tampa team supporting wireless and low-voltage infrastructure projects, including Cellular DAS and Public Safety DAS solutions.

This role is ideal for a project management professional with experience in low-voltage, telecommunications, construction, audiovisual, security, fiber, wireless, or related technical industries. While prior DAS experience is a plus, we are willing to train individuals who possess strong project management fundamentals, leadership skills, customer-facing experience, and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Unlike many project management positions, this role is primarily office-based, with approximately 90% of the work performed from the office and limited local site visits as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys project ownership, customer interaction, scheduling, financial management, and team coordination without extensive travel or field-based responsibilities.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of assigned projects from planning through customer turnover. This individual will manage schedules, budgets, customer relationships, project teams, subcontractors, procurement activities, and project profitability while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer expectations.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong project management background, excellent communication skills, leadership capabilities, and experience working in a customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from award through completion
• Develop project plans, schedules, timelines, and execution strategies
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, budgets, and profitability
• Coordinate project activities with internal teams, customers, vendors, and subcontractors
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to scope
• Manage workload distribution and monitor installation progress
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans
• Create, develop, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and customer satisfaction

Leadership & Team Management

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, mentor, and develop project personnel
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance management for project teams
• Complete employee performance reviews and compensation recommendations
• Support employee growth and development initiatives
• Promote a positive culture focused on accountability, quality, and customer service

Customer & Business Relationships

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution
• Maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication and responsiveness
• Manage customer expectations regarding schedules, procurement delays, change orders, and project status
• Participate in project meetings and executive-level customer discussions
• Deliver professional communication both verbally and in writing

Financial Management

• Manage project profitability and financial performance
• Review project costs, labor utilization, and material expenditures
• Review job cost reports for accuracy and completeness
• Support invoicing, customer collections, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Review and approve project-related documentation and budget adjustments
• Participate in estimating, bidding, and project handoff activities

Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and customer requirements
• Monitor project-related safety performance and compliance initiatives
• Ensure all project documentation is completed accurately and on time

Drive continuous improvement efforts across project operations

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of project management, supervisory, or leadership experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience within telecommunications, low-voltage, construction, technology infrastructure, security, audiovisual, wireless, fiber optics, or a related industry
• Experience managing customer relationships and acting as a customer liaison
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and project execution
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Project
• Ability to interpret project documentation, specifications, and construction drawings
• Ability to travel locally as needed
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing DAS, wireless, public safety, telecommunications, low-voltage, structured cabling, AV, or security projects
• Experience with Gantt charts, project scheduling, and resource planning
• RCDD certification or similar industry credentials
• Experience supporting construction project environments
• Experience with change orders, procurement, budgeting, and customer reporting
• Previous experience managing project teams in technical or construction industries

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Ability to build relationships with customers and internal teams
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Professional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and shifting deadlines
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple active projects
• Willingness to learn industry-specific technologies and project processes

Why Join IES Communications?

• Competitive salary of $100,000 - $120,000
• Stable Monday-Friday schedule
• Primarily office-based role with limited travel
• Opportunity to manage high-impact wireless and technology infrastructure projects
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing national organization
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Collaborative team environment
• Comprehensive benefits package

If you have project management experience in telecommunications, low voltage, construction, security, AV, fiber, wireless, or related industries and enjoy leading projects, building customer relationships, and driving successful outcomes, we'd love to speak with you.

 

Minimum Education: High School Overview:

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8+ billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply

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