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Communications Engineering Company

Senior Project Manager

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What they do

A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.

$101,154 / year median in Wisconsin

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

OBJECTIVE
: Executing high level project management support to CEC's top customer accounts. Provid ing high level communication both internally and externally to meet customer expectations while having CEC's best interests in mind; proactively driving projects to be completed on time, within budget and by specifications.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
include, but are not limited to the following:
Project Notification:
Ensures customer is contacted within 48 hours of project Award. Reviews overall project objectives and timelines with customer and establishes ongoing communication strategy. Ensures all required project information has been provided to Operations from Sales and Engineering. Assigns project related tasks within ConnectWise in relation to project timelines.
Project Information Review:
Reviews all information with key personnel to address questions and unknown
Project Planning:
Involves necessary CEC personnel in project plan for technology specific awareness and plan compliance. Evaluate s potential problems, impact, and solutions. Coordinate resources, site access, PPE requirements and equipment. Creates a project plan with specific milestones to be able to achieve overall project budgets and timelines. Creates Gantt charts, Risk Register, Site Safety Plans as required . Adjust as necessary the project plan and communicate any changes for the duration of the project life cycle to all stakeholders. Project Review with
Customer:
Review system functionality, schedule, and plan with customer. Oversee s site walk-throughs to verify locations and identify safety hazards.
Project Kick-Off Meeting:
Lead project Kick-Off meeting and communicate the project plan and review s all project milestones. Oversee site walk-throughs to verify locations and identify safety hazards w ith project team .
Executing Project Plan:
Perform consistent site evaluations, safety inspections and CEC quality assurances to ensure project plan compliance. Mentor and correct discrepancies, when possible, report reoccurrences when necessary. Communicate changes in the SOW and seek Change Order possibilities. A dapt project plan as needed. Verify communication strategy is being executed by on-site p roject team. Ensure project punch list and system testing is completed , coordinate customer training, and schedule documentation completion. Assists CEC Sales/Engineering in pre-sales functions by sharing and/or compiling specific customer knowledge and design. Closing the
Project:
Perform customer walk-throughs. Submit documentation, obtain customer sign off and verify completion for project fulfillment on all assigned projects.
Post Project Meetings:
Provide input on project management processes, procedures, tools, and best practice improvement. Give recommendations to Sales and Engineering on improvement areas and project successes. Other Duties as Assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Project Manager leads project team while they are working on assigned projects .
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
: 8+ years of project lead experience within CEC or similar company OR PMP certification 2 safety related certifications 3 CEC leadership trainings 4 CEC business trainings Industry certifications and trainings can/will be obtained during the first year of employment to meet the minimum qualifications when applicable
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations as well as customers. Strong organizational, conflict-resolution, problem- solving and creative skills as well as the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment using accurate and timely analysis of available data . Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
General knowledge of communications systems, including audio, video, security, fire alarm, wireless, and data networks. PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of Excel is preferred.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Problem solving, creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. The employee may be required to be able to climb ladders up to 12 feet high or be in a lift to extended heights. The duties of this job require the employee to effectively speak and understand English language communications. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, sit and use hands and fingers. L ifting of objects is required , up to 50lbs . Reaching, grasping and carrying activities are also required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Although most work is performed inside, occasional outside activities are subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations. Safety-Sensitive Position & Drug Screening Policy This position has been classified as a Safety-Sensitive Position as defined by company policy. Employees in this role are responsible for tasks and duties that, if performed under the influence of drugs or alcohol, could pose a significant risk to the health and safety of the employee or others. As such, this position is subject to the company's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy , which includes participation in random drug and/or alcohol screening . Continued employment in this role is contingent upon compliance with this policy and the ability to pass drug and alcohol screenings as required. "Essential duties and responsibilities" describe those functions considered to be essential to the performance of the job. All requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Communications Engineering Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce. Qualified females, minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.