TRAVELING Project Manager - Low Voltage Cabling

IES Communications; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage including Dental and

Vision Coverage

Long-term Disability (optional)

Legal and Pet Coverage

Job summary

IES Communications seeks a Low Voltage Project Manager to lead security systems projects, ensuring safety, quality, and financial performance. Will recruit and guide staff, oversee progress, and maintain profitability across assigned projects.

Requires strong communication, blueprint interpretation, and travel readiness to cover branch/region needs. Candidate must have supervisory experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Minimum High School or GED; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Experience interfacing with customers (customer liaison).
• Minimum five years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Minimum five years in telecommunications or related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Must meet driving standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Ability to define a project scope and manage to completion.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise and manage project staff.
• Monitor workload distribution and track installation progress.
• Plan for project profitability and manage financials.
• Review job costs, invoices, and customer collections.
• Manage quality and safety issues on customer work.
• Participate in and/or facilitate bid processes.
• Act as liaison with customer representatives and develop process improvements.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Blueprint reading

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Punch tools 110/66

Crimp tool 6/8

Krone/3M/BIX

Butt set

VOM

Continuity tester

5-gang punch

Job description

Job Summary

100% TRAVEL OUTSIDE TEXAS IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE.

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

• The Low Voltage Project Manager will recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge, if necessary, all security systems 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 Low Voltage Project Manager will manage the workload distribution and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress.
• The Security Systems Project Manager will plan for, manage, monitor and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals.
• The Low Voltage 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 Low Voltage Project Manager will manage all related quality and safety issues on customer work.
• The Low Voltage Project Manager will participate in and/or facilitate the bid process.
• The Low Voltage Project Manager acts as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• The Low Voltage Project Manager will create, develop and implement account process improvement(s).
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• The Low Voltage 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 presentations.
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must be able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems. The Security Systems Foreman must also have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• 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.

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.
• 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. IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build and maintain the systems that empower lives.

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

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

EEO & Anti-Discrimination Statement

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.

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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 or any IES office to request assistance.

IES Participates in E‑Verify

E-Verify Information. English / Español.

Language

English / Español

Workplace Type

Traveling