Sr. Project Manager

Leapros, Inc.; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapros, Inc. is actively seeking a Sr.

Project Manager in Rayville, LA to lead the delivery of complex network infrastructure and structured cabling projects in mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in data centers or construction management, with responsibility for schedules, budgets, and high-level client engagements from pre-construction through delivery.

Qualifications

• PMP certification required.
• BICSI RCDD certification required.
• Telecommunications certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of network infrastructure and cabling projects, ensuring targets for schedule, cost, functionality, quality, and safety are met.
• Drive the entire project lifecycle including conceptual development, estimating, scheduling, resource acquisition, and implementation.
• Evaluate proposed materials and products during pre-construction for constructability, feasibility, and value engineering.
• Manage project financials, including budget estimates, cost tracking, progress reports, invoicing, and change processes.
• Prepare, negotiate, and administer contracts and revisions with designers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Direct labor requirements and supervise on-site team members, including recruiting, training, and mentoring project staff.
• Act as the primary company liaison for clients to maintain high satisfaction and collaborative environments.
• Oversee the Safety & Environment program, QA programs, and material logistics for all sites.
• Proactively communicate program status, risks, and corrective actions to stakeholders.
• Maintain the project management playbook, completing weekly and monthly reporting and financial projections.

Job description

Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring Sr. Project Manager in Rayville, LA. The Senior Project Manager is a lead operational role responsible for driving the delivery of complex network infrastructure and structured cabling projects within mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will possess over a decade of experience in data centers or construction management, demonstrating the leadership required to manage project schedules, budgets, and high-level client engagements from pre-construction through final delivery.

Job Type: Permanent

Annual Salary: $175,000 Annually BOE

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• BICSI RCDD
• Telecommunications certifications

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of various network infrastructure and cabling projects, ensuring all targets for schedule, cost, functionality, quality, and safety are met.
• Drive the entire project lifecycle including conceptual development, estimating, scheduling, resource acquisition, and implementation.
• Evaluate proposed materials and products during the pre-construction phase for constructability, feasibility, and value engineering.
• Manage project financials, including budget estimates, cost tracking, progress reports, invoicing, and contract change processes.
• Prepare, negotiate, and administer contracts and revisions with designers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Direct labor requirements and supervise on-site team members, including recruiting, training, and mentoring project staff.
• Act as the primary company liaison for clients to maintain high satisfaction levels and ensure collaborative environments across all parties.
• Oversee the Safety & Environment program, quality assurance programs, and material logistics for all assigned sites.
• Proactively communicate program status, risks, and corrective actions to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain all aspects of the project management playbook, completing weekly and monthly reporting and financial projections.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Management, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of direct work experience in construction management, data centers, or structured cabling environments.
• Proven track record of delivering mission-critical programs on time, within budget, and to build quality and safety standards.
• Strong understanding of program management fundamentals such as earned value management (EVM), SPI, CPI, and other tracking metrics.
• Extensive experience in contract negotiation, administration, and managing complex project escalations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and formal scheduling tools.
• Demonstrated experience building, leading, and mentoring direct reports and vendor teams.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills across multiple disciplines and high-profile project stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to be present on the job site for active on-site project management responsibilities.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, and use hands to operate computers and telephones.
• May need to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and bending.
• May need to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion.
• Must be aware of and comply with OSHA safety standards at all times.

Pay Transparency:

The anticipated annual salary for this position is $175,000 annually, based on relevant factors such as experience, skills, education, internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process by the hiring authority.

We are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. To learn more about Leapros visit our website at www.leapros.com.