Traveling Site Manager - Low Voltage Cabling

IES Communications; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage options

Paid time off

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

IES Communications is seeking a Department Manager to supervise and direct team activities, requiring 100% travel to various colocation data center sites. Key responsibilities include managing staffing, ensuring project profitability, and liaising with customers on quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 7 years in management roles, preferably in telecommunications, and is proficient in Microsoft Office. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including 401K and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years supervisory or managerial experience, 5 years in telecommunications or related field.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and define scope.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, and manage department staff.
• Manage human resource issues and provide performance recommendations.
• Oversee quality and safety on customer projects.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Summary

THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE 100% TRAVEL TO VARIOUS COLOCATION DATA CENTER SITES.

The Department Manager is responsible for supervising and directing the work activities of their respective team. All aspects of the assigned department, including staffing, material and financial management, customer care and delivery, must be carried out efficiently to achieve company goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline, and discharge department staff as needed.
• Manage all human resource issues and provide performance recommendations.
• Guide and mentor staff to meet departmental goals.
• Distribute workload, plan, monitor and maintain project profitability.
• Manage scopes of work that may include structured cable, audio‑visual, security, life safety, estimating or BIM.
• Participate in and facilitate the bid process.
• Manage quality and safety issues on customer work and act as company liaison for customer representatives.
• Create, develop and implement account process improvements.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years supervisory or managerial experience; 5 years in telecommunications or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, reading, writing and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications and project documents.
• Ability to travel within branch or regional territory as required.
• Must possess a company–sponsored American Express Card and meet minimum driving standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, define scope, create task lists and drive completion.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Must be self‑motivated, positive, professional, and able to lead others.
• Must promote company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients and partners.
• Must be able to learn company and customer project management systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 401K plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options.
• Optional long‑term disability, critical illness, accident and legal coverage.
• Auto and home insurance discount programs.

EEO Statement

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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. 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 (713) 860‑1500 or any IES office to request assistance.