Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications) - Atlanta, VA

M.C. Dean; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications and electrical contractor is looking for a Deputy Project Leader based in Atlanta, Georgia, to assist in managing project operations in telecommunications systems. The role requires over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related fields. Responsibilities include overseeing project compliance, managing change orders, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Familiarity with project management tools and a willingness to travel are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications or electrical contracting.
• Experience with projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a project team and ensure compliance with contracts.
• Manage change orders and plan project cash flow.
• Document project conditions and maintain as-builts.

Skills

Telecommunications systems knowledge

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

Accubid Estimating

Primavera P6

Job description

Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications)

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 Suite, 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.