Project Lead - Structured Cabling

Technibus, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services, including electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting. The company offers a hybrid workplace and opportunities across domestic locations, with a focus on data center cabling projects, audits, and asset management.

The role calls for hands-on cable installation, testing, labeling, and coordination with vendors and staff. A related background in telecommunications and blueprints is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Must be able to terminate fiber.
• Minimum 6 months supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Must interpret blueprints and project documents, including specs and quality requirements.
• Must know universal color codes and be proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Install structured cabling for data center build outs.
• Install, test and label patching as requested.
• Manage Cable Work Orders and related documents.
• Perform audits and daily data center updates as defined by staff.
• Provide service-related call support and rack-and-stack device installations.
• Handle inventory, shipping/receiving, and decommissioning tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Team liaison

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

GED equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Summary

• Installation of any structured cabling related to but not limited to the build out of Richmond Data Center.
• Installation, testing and labeling of all patching request.
• Cable Work Order (CWO) document fulfillment and management.
• Weekly, Bi-Weekly and Monthly audits as defined by staff. Included audits to be defined but not limited to as Daily error logs, Inventory, capacity, elevation and consumables. Other audits may be asked for on a per needed basis.
• Service related call support.
• Device installation and powering. Also known as “rack and stack”.
• Inventory management. Defined as Equipment change documents (ECD), Asset tagging and CWO.
• Vendor escort services.
• DCIM tool administration (Not yet defined).
• Shipping and receiving.
• Decommissioning and cable mining.
• Daily Data Center updates (Defined by 8:15 call).
• Cabinet and rack installation.
• Cable basket tray installation.
• Data Center soft cleanings.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with vendors and personnel at all levels throughout the enterprise.

Tools

Basic Hand 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.

Trade Tools: 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

Salary

Min: USD $33.00/Hr.

Max: USD $37.00/Hr.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• Must possess proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• 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.
• Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

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 in telecommunications 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 be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project)
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

Minimum Years of Experience

2-4

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 2019 fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 IES produced over $1.1 billion in revenue and employed over 5000 employees at over 79 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 & Affinitive 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.

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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

Hybrid