Rising Deputy Project Lead, Telecom & Structured Cabling

Piper Companies; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including medical,Dental

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Memphis, TN is seeking a Deputy Project Leader to support structured cabling and automation/control projects. You will assist in planning, coordinating, and executing telecommunications initiatives and help manage multi-discipline teams across client sites.

The role offers growth toward project leadership, requiring strong collaboration, budgeting, and documentation skills, with a focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering with 3–5 years of relevant experience or Bachelor's with 5–7 years.
• Working knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optics, copper.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a project leadership role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling.
• Ability to obtain government security clearances.
• Experience supporting cross-functional project teams.
• Financial literacy with project cost tracking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• PM certifications such as PMP or CAP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Leader in planning, coordinating, and executing telecommunications projects focused on structured cabling installation.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and deliverables.
• Support the development of project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, identifying risks and issues, and supporting change management efforts.
• Support coordination and management of project teams including engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Assist with task assignment and tracking to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation including plans, reports, correspondence, and records.
• Support preparation of project status updates, progress reports, and client communications.
• Contribute to project presentations and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in ensuring projects meet quality standards and comply with applicable codes, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Participate in inspections and audits to verify compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
• Support implementation and enforcement of quality control processes and procedures.
• Assist in managing project budgets, tracking expenses, and monitoring resource utilization.
• Coordinate with procurement and supply chain teams to support acquisition of materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Monitor project financial performance and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of automation systems including switchgear, power distribution, metering, motor control centers, and related technologies.
• Stay current with industry standards and best practices related to automation systems.
• Participate in technical discussions and assist in resolving technical challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Financial literacy

Risk management

Data-driven

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PMP or CAP certification (desirable)

Tools

Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions in Memphis, TN is seeking a Deputy Project Leader to support structured cabling and automation/control projects. You will assist in planning, coordinating, and executing telecommunications initiatives and help manage multi-discipline teams across client sites.

The role offers growth toward project leadership, requiring strong collaboration, budgeting, and documentation skills, with a focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.