Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications) - Richmond, VA

M.C. Dean; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications contractor is seeking a Deputy Project Leader to manage telecommunications projects and assist with team leadership. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in telecommunications and infrastructure projects with proven problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include project oversight, documentation, and financial tracking. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Flexible schedule and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working for a telecommunications integrator or electrical contractor.
• Experience on projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
• Knowledge of design techniques and electrical project standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading a team in telecommunications infrastructure.
• Document project issues and maintain as-builts as work is completed.
• Plan and monitor cash flow against cash expenses.

Skills

Telecommunications integration experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

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.