Telecommunications Project Manager

Staffmark is recruiting for a Direct Hire – Telecommunications Project Manager for our client located in Chester, SC. This communications and technology solutions provider is known for reliable services and excellent customer service. Use your talent, skills and experience to work for and support a great company which provides excellent pay, benefits and a secure work environment.

General Summary:

The Project Manager, Business Services position functions as a project manager for our team. He/she will implement a business solutions design and coordinate the project from start to finish.

Essential Job Functions:

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Visits customer site to determine cabling needs and is responsible for coordinating internal resources and vendors for the smooth execution of the project(s).
• Sketches drawing of customer’s site showing wiring needs and instrument locations and develops a detailed project plan to monitor progress.
• Develops a bill of materials and requisitions the needed materials and equipment to ensure the efficient allocation of resources.
• Ensures an adequate supply of business services equipment in our warehouses and adjusts supply levels as needed to reduce supply chain limitations and works in conjunction with the forecasts delivered by the Commercial Services Sales Team.
• Coordinates the installation of business services to meet our customer’s expected delivery date, and ensures that project(s) are delivered on time and within the budget and scope.
• Works together with directors, technicians, contractors and sales teams to mitigate risk to support and enable customer satisfaction.
• Perform risk management analysis in order to minimize project risk.
• Create and maintain project documentation.
• Responsible for working together with the sales team to manage the relationship with customers and stakeholders.
• Measure project performance using the appropriate tools and techniques.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Leadership – Inspires and motivates others to perform well, provides vision and inspiration to peers, and gives appropriate recognition to others. Exhibits sound judgment; makes good decisions and is willing to learn.
• Professionalism – Maintains a professional appearance. Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on resolving conflict vs. blaming others, maintains confidentiality and is open to coaching and new ideas.
• Communications – Speaks clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations, listens and gets clarification and responds well to questions. Adept at composing professional business correspondence. Must possess excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Teamwork – Provides and welcomes feedback, contributes to a positive team spirit, and supports team member efforts to succeed.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures and completes administrative tasks correctly
• Planning and Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work effectively and uses work time efficiently
• Interpretation – Able to read, analyze, and interpret instructions, contracts, policies, documents and regulations
• Computer Skills – Possesses solid operating knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Job Knowledge – Must have a solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Flexibility – Must be able to work outside normal business hours when necessary.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of experience in telecommunications.
• Must have knowledge of strategic planning and structured cabling.
• Project management, Cisco certification or training is a plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials is desired.
• Must be familiar with and have experience with low voltage wiring projects and NEC regulations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Must be eligible and willing to obtain any required medical certification and/or license needed to operate a commercial vehicle.
• Must be capable of working in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions.
• May include some travel, including overnight stay.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regular required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle on a daily basis. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Must be available to occasionally work after normal business hours, based on the needs of the company.

This company offers excellent pay and comprehensive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k savings plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

What’s next?

• This is an immediate need! Email your up to date resume to: [email protected]