Project Manager Data/Low Voltage

**Overview

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The Data/Low Voltage Project Manager is a multifaceted leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of low-voltage electrical projects, including data cabling, CCTV, card access, fiber optics, and fire alarm systems. This position requires strong leadership skills to support and develop field technicians, manage subcontractors, and drive projects to successful completion under tight schedules. A significant component of the role involves accurate estimating using tools like Accubid, as well as maintaining strong customer relationships through responsive communication and high-quality service. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise in low-voltage systems with strategic thinking, organizational skills, and a customer-focused mindset.

**LEADERSHIP

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Leadership means motivating and inspiring people to keep the project moving toward successful completion even in the face of the physical demands of aggressive project schedules and the emotional demands of discouraging developments. Successful project managers:- Lead by example with a perspective of serving and facilitating the electricians.

• Provide direction and support to the field technicians.

• Actively be a part of growing technicians within the organization to accomplish individual growth as well as company growth.

• Actively setting goals both personally and for the technicians.

• Are willing to work as a team with the whole department.

• Manage subcontractors’ costs, and schedules with the needs of the customers and company

• Demonstrate good organizational skills.

• Manage stressful situations positively.

• Possess strong verbal communication skills.

• Are able to multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.

• Possess and continue to grow an understanding of the National Electric Code.

• Are able to make clear decisive decisions.

**ESTIMATING

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A large portion of the project management position includes estimating. This consists of the ability to accurately assign a cost to a project prior to its implementation. A successful estimator will be able to:- Read and understand blueprints and electrical specifications.

• Understand what materials and labor are needed to complete a project.
• Become proficient with the use of Accubid estimating software.
• Be able to explain the costs associated with a project.
• Be forward thinking about future cost impacting events.
• Aggressively price and pursue change orders when necessary.

**CUSTOMER RELATIONS

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Customer relations involve managing the interactions between the customer, our electricians, suppliers and subcontractors. The result of good customer relations is that all parties are enthusiastic about both the relationship, schedule, project cost and final quality of the project.- Build lasting relationships with customers through attentive service, reasonable pricing and high-quality work.

• Be accessible, available, and responsive to the customer.
• Work to understand the customers’ point of view.
• Be able to meet the needs of the customer while understanding the importance of being profitable.

**TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

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The applicant needs to possess the following technical knowledge.- Cat 5 & 6 wiring practices with experience in terminating and testing those systems.

• CCTV and Card Access experience in wiring and installation of end devices such as door strikes, card readers and power supplies. Can recognize the different types of cameras as well as having knowledge in the different types of wiring that each requires.

• Fiber Optic Has an understanding of the different types of cabling, installation practices, terminations and splicing, and is knowledgeable in testing fiber optic cabling. Can specify which types are needed to accomplish what the customer needs even when the customer doesn’t understand exactly what is needed.

• Fire Alarm Is familiar with IDC (initiating Device Circuit) and SLC (Signaling Line Circuit) circuits. Has a basic knowledge of the different types of devices and how to install and troubleshoot them.

You should be proficient in:

• Customer Service
• Electrical Project Estimating
• accubid
• data cabling
• fiber optics
• fire alarm systems
• leadership
• low voltage project management

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• accubid