Project Lead - Structured Cabling

IES Communications; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 4,546,080 - 5,097,120; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications in Virginia is hiring for a field installation and data-center support role focused on structured cabling and device rack-and-stack tasks. The position involves installation, testing, labeling, audits, and related warehouse duties to ensure smooth data-center operations.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, 3 years in telecom or a related field, fiber termination capabilities, and at least 6 months of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of three years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Must be able to terminate fiber.
• Minimum six months supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Must possess and be able to effectively use the listed tools.
• Must read and interpret blueprints and project documents.
• Must know universal communications color codes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet company minimum driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Installation of structured cabling related to the build out of Richmond Data Center.
• Installation, testing and labeling of all patching requests.
• Cable Work Order (CWO) document fulfillment and management.
• Weekly, bi-weekly and monthly audits and data center updates.
• Service related call support.
• Device installation and powering (rack and stack).
• Inventory management and asset tagging.
• Shipping and receiving.
• Decommissioning and cable mining.
• Excellent communication with vendors and enterprise personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Read blueprints

Team leadership

Color code knowledge

Safety awareness

MS Office

Travel availability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Screwdriver

Torpedo level

Cable stripper

Pliers (needle nose & channel locks)

Crimp tools

Multimeter

Butt set

Voltage tester

Job description

• 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.
• Shipping and receiving.
• Decommissioning and cable mining.
• Daily Data Center updates (Defined by 8:15 call).
• Cabinet and rack installation.
• Cable basket tray installation.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with vendors and personnel at all levels throughout the enterprise.

• 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

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.

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Workplace Type

Hybrid