Project Lead - Infrastructure

IES Communications; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications seeks a Project Lead - Infrastructure to act as on-site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects. You will ensure job completion per company/customer safety and quality requirements while maintaining staff efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading crews, training, safety meetings, budget compliance, and on-site client liaison. Proficiency with blueprints, MS Office, and field tools is required; travel within territory may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience as an electrician, or related technical field.
• Must be able to terminate fiber.
• Must possess a minimum of six (6) months supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Must possess and be able to effectively use the tools listed above.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

Responsibilities

• The Project Lead - Infrastructure will consistently run major project crews; assume responsibility for effective performance and provide necessary training; assume responsibility for adherence to Company and customer safety and quality guidelines and hold weekly safety meetings; initiate performance related communications and elevate to Project Manager if necessary.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure coordinates with Project Manager to ensure productivity, job completion and compliance with project budget.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure fully completes all IES COMMERCIAL and project paperwork accurately and on time (specifically timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure will perform quality checks and will prepare red-lined as-built drawings.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure serves as main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns; attend facility and constructions meetings when required.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure performs work consistently demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Problem Solving

Communication

Safety

Read Blueprints

Microsoft Office

Driving Standards

Team Coordination

Education

High School diploma/GED

3 years electrician/related experience

Supervisory experience (6+ months)

Tools

Screwdriver set

Drywall saw

Torpedo level

Tape measure

Crimp tools / punch tools

Crimp blocks/66 block blade

Volt-ohm meter

Continuity tester

General hand tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Lead - Infrastructure will act as the on-site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects. The Project Lead - Infrastructure’s task will be to ensure job completion according to company and customer quality and safety requirements while maintaining the efficiency of the staff assigned to the project.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• The Project Lead - Infrastructure will consistently run major project crews; assume responsibility for effective performance and provide necessary training; assume responsibility for adherence to Company and customer safety and quality guidelines and hold weekly safety meetings; initiate performance related communications and elevate to Project Manager if necessary.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure coordinates with Project Manager to ensure productivity, job completion and compliance with project budget.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure fully completes all IES COMMERCIAL and project paperwork accurately and on time (specifically timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure will perform quality checks and will prepare red-lined as-built drawings.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure serves as main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns; attend facility and constructions meetings when required.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure performs work consistently demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Tools

• Tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves. Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester and 5-gang punch tool.

Min USD $32.00/Hr.

Max USD $35.00/Hr.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements

• The Project Lead - Infrastructure must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• The Project Lead - Infrastructure must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must be able to stand and walk very large job sites regularly.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

Education, Certification, License, And Skill Requirements

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience as an electrician, or related technical field.
• Must be able to terminate fiber.
• Must possess a minimum of six (6) months supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Must possess and be able to effectively use the tools listed above.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

Career Path

• Superintendent

Minimum Years Of Experience

4-6

License Required

No

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. EEO Statement. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement. View IES' policy on Pay Transparency Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Poster.

EEO & Affiantative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law.

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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English/Spanish

Right to Work

English

Spanish

Workplace Type

Traveling