Assistant Project Manager

About the role

E2 Optics is a Woman-Owned technology integrator dedicated to powering the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and future innovations. Our commitment to safety and collaboration fosters a family-centric culture where employees are encouraged to grow and lead.

Responsibilities

• Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard a family-centric culture
• Participates in the RFP Process, reviewing plans, specifications, and bid forms
• Reviews contract/work orders for content, validity, and changes
• Cultivate and maintain customer relationships to secure and expand business opportunities
• Provide initial client interface to assess scope of work, schedule, and resources necessary to successfully complete a project
• Work with the Operations team to ensure proper materials, equipment, and labor are available
• Develops mobilization plan and oversees the acquisition of any required equipment
• Develops resource plan and evaluates needs in conjunction with other site resource requirements
• Manage project scheduling requirements to control costs and meet contract requirements
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships; streamline project activities for efficiencies; communicate with staff and upper management to keep all informed of customer and job requirements
• Participates in progress update meetings and provide customer with progress reports as per the contractual requirements
• Prepare and manage change orders and complete using customer required tools
• Maintain mobilization plan and oversee the acquisition of any required equipment
• Manage project scheduling requirements to control costs and meet contract requirements
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships; streamline project activities for efficiencies; communicate with staff and upper management to keep all informed of customer and job requirements
• Participates in progress update meetings and provide customer with progress reports as per the contractual requirements
• Represent the company in client project meetings
• Coordinate with PM/PE/SI to facilitate that project close-outs are completed efficiently and accurately
• May assist in accounts receivable when required
• Manage customer acceptance and signoff of the projects
• Provide coaching, development, and guidance to direct reports and/or team members, encouraging them to promote a Lean culture and to develop with emerging technologies
• Drive continuous improvement activities and support Lean initiatives across the site to align with deployed corporate strategic goals
• The position involves projects and/or assignments requiring considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures, plans, and schedules
• Must be proficient in problem solving and root cause analysis to determine best feasible solutions
• Knowledge of structured cabling industry including technology, quality, and safety standards

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with experience required, associate or bachelors degree preferred
• Certified PMP preferred
• BICSI RCDD Certification preferred
• BICSI RTPM Certification preferred
• OSHA 30 certified preferred
• Knowledge of general building codes and BICSI Standards
• Minimum 2 years experience in commercial and/or data center construction and project management including the installation of standard cabling technologies, rack infrastructure, and managing large scale build projects including the ability to communicate, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Experience managing large scale client projects with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts
• Product experience with Panduit, CommScope, Corning, and others
• Successful completion of previous telecommunication projects
• Experience managing large projects (1+ million) and service contracts
• Must be proficient in problem solving and root cause analysis to determine best feasible solutions
• Knowledge of structured cabling industry including technology, quality, and safety standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with experience required, associate or bachelors degree preferred
• Certified PMP preferred
• BICSI RCDD Certification preferred
• BICSI RTPM Certification preferred
• OSHA 30 certified preferred
• Knowledge of general building codes and BICSI Standards
• Minimum 2 years experience in commercial and/or data center construction and project management including the installation of standard cabling technologies, rack infrastructure, and managing large scale build projects including the ability to communicate, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Experience managing large scale client projects with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts
• Product experience with Panduit, CommScope, Corning, and others
• Successful completion of previous telecommunication projects
• Experience managing large projects (1+ million) and service contracts
• Must be proficient in problem solving and root cause analysis to determine best feasible solutions
• Knowledge of structured cabling industry including technology, quality, and safety standards

Skills

• Knowledge of structured cabling industry including technology, quality, and safety standards
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• BICSI training facilities
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate project needs