Project Manager

IES Communications; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Project Manager to lead assigned projects from kickoff to turnover, ensuring safety, quality and financial targets are met.

You will hire, train and supervise project staff, coordinate with customers, manage costs, schedules and invoicing, and drive process improvements across projects. A NICET certification and telecommunications experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory or managerial experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
• 5+ Years of experience in Fire Alarm Safety & Security Industry.
• 5+ Years in high tech manufacturing.
• Project Management NICET Certification.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge project staff per Company policies.
• Manage workload distribution and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress.
• Plan for, manage, monitor and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals.
• Reviews all job cost postings for accuracy and completeness including invoicing, collections and financial reporting.
• Manage quality and safety issues on customer work.
• Participate in and/or facilitate the bid process.
• Act as liaison with customer representatives.
• Create, develop and implement account process improvements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Reading blueprints

Travel willingness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Project Management NICET Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager is the overall manager for assigned project(s). The Project Manager ensures that all contracted work is developed, implemented, installed and managed in accordance with the Company’s requirements, including but not limited to, safety, quality, management and financial performance requirements. All aspects of the assigned project(s) must be carried out as efficiently as possible with respect to staffing, materials management, financial management, customer care and customer delivery goals.

General Job Duties And Responsibilities

• The Project Manager will hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge, if necessary, all project related staff. Effectively manage all human resource issues (and elevate as needed) per Company policies and procedures. Complete recommendations for project related employees’ performance ratings, promotions and pay changes. Provide guidance and mentoring to meet all customer and Company goals and objectives.
• Manage the workload distribution and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress.
• Plan for, manage, monitor and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals.
• Reviews all job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the customer and management.
• Manage all related quality and safety issues on customer work.
• Participate in and/or facilitate the bid process.
• Acts as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• Create, develop and implement account process improvement(s).
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Min: USD $100,000.00/Yr. Max: USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications – Physical and Mental Requirements

• Be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Have proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Be able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.
• Secure and maintain a Company sponsored American Express Card.
• Use the following 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.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

Education, Certification, License, And Skill Requirements

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
• 5+ Years of experience in Fire Alarm Safety & Security Industry.
• 5+ Years in high tech manufacturing
• Project Management NICET Certification
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.

Minimum Years Of Experience

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 & Affirmitive 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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Right to Work

English

Spanish

Workplace Type

Onsite