Project Manager

IES Communications; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 114,400 - 135,200; Full time

Job summary

A national provider of industrial products is seeking a Low Voltage Project Manager to oversee project management including planning, resource allocation, and financial management. The ideal candidate must have substantial experience in telecommunications, proven leadership skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. This position offers competitive compensation and requires travel within regional territories.

Qualifications

• At least five years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Five years of experience in telecommunications or a related field.
• Six years of overall experience.
• License required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, and manage project staff.
• Manage human resource issues according to company policies.
• Ensure project profitability and monitor progress.
• Liaise with customer representatives.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Customer interface and liaison skills

Project management skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Summary

The Low Voltage 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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge security systems project related staff as necessary.
• Effectively manage all human resource issues per company policies and procedures.
• Complete recommendations for employee performance ratings, promotions and pay changes.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to meet company and customer goals.
• Manage workload distribution and monitor delivery and installation progress.
• Plan, manage, monitor and maintain project profitability to achieve company goals.
• Review all job cost postings for accuracy, including invoices, customer collections and financial reporting.
• Manage all 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.
• Compensation: Min USD $114,400.00/Yr. Max USD $135,200.00/Yr.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• At least a high school diploma or GED equivalency (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
• Minimum of six (6+) years of experience overall.
• License required; minimum education: high school.

Technical and Functional Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Experience in customer interface and liaison between customer and company.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to define projects, create scope, develop tasks and manage to completion.
• Proficiency with project management systems and tools.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and financial management requirements.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Must be self‑motivated, positive, professional, and lead others to implement process improvements.
• Must promote company culture and mission.
• Must have proven problem‑solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Must read, write, and give oral presentations.
• Must interpret blueprints and other project documents.
• Must travel within branch or regional territory as needed.
• Must maintain a company‑sponsored American Express Card.
• Must use specified trade tools (punch tool with 110 block, 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).

Company 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.

EEO Statement

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans encouraged to apply.

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, and develops affirmative action programs to support its commitments, consistent with company policy and its obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860‑1500.