Project Manager

Why CCI?CCI Systems, Inc. is an Employee-Owned Telecommunications Company based in Iron Mountain, MI with 60+ years of industry knowledge and experience. Our outstanding team-based work culture and environment has allowed us to grow, develop, and retain long-term employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive pay, flexibility, paid on the job training, overtime, professional development, and inspire you to be bold, yet accountable. We value our employee’s hard work and determination and REWARD results all while having fun!

Our mission is innovating tomorrow’s solutions today.

We are seeking aProject Managertooversee Ziply and Astound and all activity with regards to projects including, but not limited to, supervision of employees, project staffing, customer needs, workflow, SLA adherence, financial performance, timely invoice approval, quality control, and all other aspects of work related to his or her projects. The right candidate may be experienced in the CCI Systems drafting and design processes, have a background in managing/supervising a successful team, and will be able to work very well in partnership with our Engineering Services Leadership

Responsibilities

• Monitor staffing needs in the project group along with maintaining staffing projections.
• Ensure that project guidelines are in place for all projects.
• Create and adhere to revenue, gross profit, accounts receivable, and staffing forecasts.
• Act as the liaison between customers and the internal operations of the project group. This is to ensure that customer’s expectations are met and maintain goodwill for future business.
• Execute project implementation/startup and continuous production management.
• Monitor projects to improve the quality of the work and to reduce the time and cost of project throughput.
• Meet regularly with key personnel to ensure that information flows in both directions and to ensure that stated goals and objectives are met.
• Ensure teams abilities are adequate for their responsibilities and develop training and cross training for ongoing skill development.
• Assist personnel with interpreting customer drawings, sketches, and technical specifications.
• Review and approve designer timesheets each Friday – required for proper accrual reconciliation.
• Complete invoicing in a timely basis along with follow up on unpaid invoices. Make sure purchase orders are in place prior to work startup.
• Adhere to timely project turn around based on customer needs and making sure customer is properly informed on said projects.
• Create and promote the company image through exercising sound and ethical business practices as related to employees, the public and customers. This includes ensuring that service and quality provided to customers is superior to that of our competition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, driven, and self-motivated candidates who have a 2- or 4-year degree in Engineering Technologies, GIS (Geographic Information System), or CAD Drafting, or similar, and/or equivalent work experience with design software.
• 2 years leadership/supervisory experience is required.
• 2 plus years’ design experience in FTTH, GPON, and EPON is required.
• Prior experience designing cable TV and RF experience a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings and specifications.
• ArcGIS (or similar ESRI software), SpatialNet, LODE Data, and/or ArcFM experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a production environment and finance skills desired.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be a great communicator, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in project scope and shifts in priority.
• Superior time management skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Effectively work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Ability to interact with colleagues, vendors, and customers/clients of all demographics and professional levels. Also, be able to gain credibility with them to effectively complete tasks.
• Must be willing to learn new product lines and technologies to serve departmental needs and goals.
• Must embrace the CCI Systems vision, mission, culture, and characteristics of leadership.

Shift is full-time Monday – Friday between the hours of 6:30 am – 3:30 pm CST. Must be flexible, and willing and able to work outside normal business hours as necessary.