Field Operations Project Manager: Deliver Impact

South Western Communications; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Western Communications is seeking a Project Manager – Field Operations to plan, organize, direct, and control detention project activities. You will supervise installation labor and subcontractors, and work with engineering, procurement, and management reports to ensure quality and profitability.

The role involves maintaining schedules, monitoring costs, and updating customers on project status, while developing team capabilities and ensuring compliant, safe field operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering and installation of low voltage, audio, IP video, PLC, networking, or related systems.
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals, relay logic, and operations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with IT equipment (servers, databases, networking) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule engineering, installation, and subcontracting activities, maintaining current job plans and specifications.
• Coordinate procurement of materials and supplies and manage the project installation plan.
• Review changes in design, contract price, and installation plan; implement changes to scope.
• Maintain construction schedule and coordinate task scheduling with other trades.
• Select and monitor subcontractors and internal performers; keep all parties informed on progress.
• Maintain digital records: job status, material purchases, contacts, changes, submittals, quotes, and correspondence.
• Participate in estimating projects and site surveys as needed.
• Implement quality assurance; update customers on project status; develop relationships with decision makers.
• Monitor job status, control costs, provide labor and material requirements, and review financial reports.
• Analyze time cards and implement plans to remedy job problems for profitability.
• Conduct training and development; stay current on products, processes, and materials.
• Oversee job closure: as-builts, paperwork, POs, warranty letters, and final reporting.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Networking knowledge

Engineering fundamentals

Team leadership

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in a technical field

Job description

South Western Communications is seeking a Project Manager – Field Operations to plan, organize, direct, and control detention project activities. You will supervise installation labor and subcontractors, and work with engineering, procurement, and management reports to ensure quality and profitability.

The role involves maintaining schedules, monitoring costs, and updating customers on project status, while developing team capabilities and ensuring compliant, safe field operations.