Project Lead - Structured Cabling

Technibus, Inc.; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

Job summary

IES is seeking a Project Lead - Structured Cabling to act as on-site coordinator and supervisor for voice and data installation projects in our Mississippi region. You will ensure task completion per quality and safety standards while maintaining staff efficiency on site.

You will lead crews, coordinate with the Project Manager, and handle on-site customer communications, safety meetings, and project documentation. Prior supervisory experience and fiber termination skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Must be able to terminate fiber.
• Minimum of six (6) months of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Proficient with the listed tools and able to interpret blueprints and project documents.
• Must know universal communications colour codes.

Responsibilities

• Run major project crews and provide training.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure productivity and budget compliance.
• Complete project paperwork on time (timesheets, transfers, work orders, etc.).
• Perform quality checks and prepare red-lined as-built drawings.
• Be the main on-site customer contact and attend meetings as required.

Skills

Project coordination

Blueprint reading

MS Office (Word, Excel, MS Project)

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Tools list (see below)

Job description

Job Summary:

The Project Lead - Structured Cabling will act as the on-site coordinator and supervisor of several Crew Leads – Structured Cabling for voice and data installation projects. The Project Lead - Structured Cabling’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.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Project Lead Structured Cabling will consistently run major project crews, assume responsibility for effective performance and provide necessary training, assume responsibility for adherence to Company and customer safety, quality guidelines, and hold weekly safety meetings, initiate performance-related communications, and escalateto Project Manager if necessary.
• The Project Lead Structured Cabling coordinates with Project Manager to ensure productivity, job completion, and compliance with the project budget.
• The Project Lead Structured Cabling 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 Structured Cabling will perform quality checks, coordinate moves, and cut sheets for voice and data cross-connects, prepare red‑lined as‑built drawings.
• The Project Lead Structured Cabling serves as main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns, attend facility and construction meetings when required.
• The Project Lead Structured Cabling performs work consistently, demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• The Project Lead Structured Cabling will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

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

Salary

Min

USD $27.00/Yr.

Max

USD $38.50/Yr.

Qualifications

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 of 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 colour 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

• Project Manager

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 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long‑term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based