Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Sr. Project Manager will act as a tactical leadership and support function for Operations. This role will monitor, support, and perform work for the largest contract value projects (including projects deemed as high risk). This role will also act as a senior escalation point for the PM community in which this role will get involved to help remedy the escalated challenge. Thise role will partner with the local Operations Management and assigned project PM to work through the intensified issue to see it through resolution. The Sr. Project Manager will also act as a mentor/coach to the PM community throughout the project engagements. Overall, the Sr. 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.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The Project Manager must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvements.
- 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 presentation(s).
- 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 to jobsites (as needed) in support of the primary job duties and responsibilities.
- Must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.
- Must be able to secure and maintain a Company sponsored American Express Card.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess at least a High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Must have experience in customer and General Contractor interactions.
- Must possess a minimum of seven (7) 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 have experience Project Managing large and complex projects (+$1M).
- Must thrive on managing challenging projects pertaining to scope, schedule, budget.
- Must enjoy mentoring, guiding, and supporting other Project Managers.
- Must have experience with formal scheduling Gantt chart tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera P6, Wrike, Smartsheet, Excel).
- 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.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Teams.
- Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
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. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8+ billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply
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