Project Manager - low voltage 100% travel - Data Center

IES Communications; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety priority

Competitive pay

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Disability coverage

Job summary

IES Communications seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee assigned projects from inception to turnover. You will ensure contracts are developed, implemented, installed and managed in line with safety, quality, and financial performance requirements.

Lead staffing, budgeting, and customer care to achieve delivery goals. The role requires coordinating workload, monitoring installation progress, and driving profitability while maintaining compliance with company policies and customer

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical or construction field.
• Experience interfacing with customers as liaison between customer and company.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• RCDD certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, promote, and discipline project staff per company policies.
• Manage workload distribution and monitor delivery and installation progress.
• Plan and maintain project profitability to meet company goals.
• Review job cost postings, prepare invoices, and provide 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 and implement account process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Presentation skills

Time management

Travel ability

Customer liaison

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager is the overall manager for assigned project. 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

• The Project Manager will recruit, 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.


• The Project Manager will manage the workload distribution and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress.


• The Project Manager will plan for, manage, monitor and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals.


• The Project Manager 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.


• The Project Manager will manage all related quality and safety issues on customer work.


• The Project Manager will participate in and/or facilitate the bid process.


• The Project Manager acts as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).


• The Project Manager will create, develop and implement account process improvement(s).


• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Min USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $140,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications

Physical and Mental Requirements

• The Project Manager must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).


• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.


• Must have proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).


• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.


• Must able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.


• Must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.


• Must be able to secure and maintain a Company sponsored American Express Card.


• Must be able to 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 and reliable job attendance required

Education, Certification, License, And Skill Requirements

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.


• RCDD certification 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.


• 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.

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 9,400 employees at over 174 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.

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

EEO Statement

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Aff...

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Rights

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. \"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

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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Workplace Type

Onsite