Systems Infrastructure - Project Manager

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SUMMARY: The Systems InfrastructureProject Manager will be responsible for managing Federal, State and Private Systems Infrastructure projects, including Structured cabling (Horizontal and OSP), CATV, CCTV, DAS and Public Address in a fast-paced high volume Electrical contracting environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the contract routing process by reviewing contract scope for accuracy.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts on assigned projects and participate in over/under reviews.
• Prepare change order requests as required.
• Negotiate change orders with customer for timely approval.
• Follow up with prime customers regarding slow or non-payment issues.
• Works closely with pre-planning department to provide value engineering input or alternate cost savings measures on assigned projects.
• Prepare detailed schedule of value forms for monthly billing.
• Monitors the receipt of payments from the GC/Owner.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with electrical Project Managers and project engineers on internal projects to ensure pertinent information is processed on a timely basis.
• Coordinates closely with field operations staff ensuring they are always informed and up to date with regards to the current contract status between the General Contractor or Owner and Baker Electric.
• Negotiate project pricing with vendors.
• Prepare and Issue purchase orders to partner vendors.
• Review and approve material invoices.
• Works closely with project engineer in preparing front end deliverables such as product data, shop drawings, manufacture qualifications, installer qualifications etc.
• Coordinates with project engineer in preparing close-out documents such as Test Reports, Warranty Registration, As-Built Drawings.
• Visits sites periodically to perform QC checks on Field Operations work and performance.
• Provides schedule input to the customer to ensure scope durations are accounted for.
• Occasionally assist in estimating the groups opportunities as needed.

Key 30, 60, 90 Day Accomplishments

• First 30: Successful candidate will immediately begin managing approximately $2Mil in backlog.
• First 60: Begin opening new projects as awarded, managing them from inception to completion.
• First 90: Continue to manage the groups infrastructure projects ensuring profitable and timely completions.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in the telecommunications cabling infrastructure trade.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in managing Systems Infrastructure projects that include Structured Cabling (Horizontal & OSP), CATV, CCTV, DAS and Public Address.
• PMP "Project Management Professional" or CPM "Certified Project Manager" a plus
• RCDD preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or other related Construction Management software
• Proficiency in Accubid, Accubid Change Order or other related Construction Estimating software

KEY COMPETENCIES / SOFT SKILLS:
Analytical thinking -

• Draws logical conclusions based on in-depth analysis of information.
• Identifies and evaluates alternative causes or ways of interpreting complex information.
• Thinks several steps ahead in deciding on best course of action, anticipating likely outcomes.

Attention to detail -

• Reviews all relevant information or aspects of a situation before taking action or making a decision.
• Verifies that work has been done according to procedures and standards.
• Quickly identifies relevant and irrelevant information when reading complex documents

Client focus -

• • Keeps clients up-to-date on the progress of the service they are receiving and changes that affect them.
  • Explores and addresses the unidentified, underlying and long-term client needs.
  • Acts as a seasoned adviser, providing independent opinion on complex client problems and novel initiatives, and assisting with decision-making.

Initiative -

• Persists when marked difficulties arise.
• Suggests ways to achieve better results or add value beyond the current situation.
• Creates opportunities to undertake initiatives that will benefit the organization in the near or intermediate term.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker providesa variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Pleasenote that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a Baker Recruiter with a @baker-electric.com email directly from our organization.