Project Lead - Structured Cabling

About the role

The Project Lead – Structured Cabling will act as the on-site coordinator and supervisor of several Crew Leads – Structured Cabling for voice and data installation projects. The role ensures job completion according to company and customer quality and safety requirements while maintaining the efficiency of assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Run major project crews and assume responsibility for effective performance and necessary training.
• Ensure adherence to company and customer safety and quality guidelines; hold weekly safety meetings.
• Initiate performance-related communications and escalate issues to the Project Manager when necessary.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure productivity, job completion, and compliance with the project budget.
• Complete all IES COMMERCIAL and project paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, and others as required.
• Perform quality checks, coordinate moves and cut sheets for voice and data cross-connects, and prepare red-lined as-built drawings.
• Serve as the main on-site customer contact for questions and concerns; attend facility and construction meetings when required.
• Demonstrate a detailed level of technical knowledge, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues as they arise.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated, positive, professional, and help create, develop, and implement project process improvements.
• Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Must act as the company liaison for interface with customer representatives.
• Must possess proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.
• Must be able to stand and walk regularly on very large job sites.
• Must be able to work at various heights on a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Must be able to travel within the branch and/or regional territory as needed.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical field.
• Must be able to terminate fiber.
• Must possess a minimum of six (6) months of supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Must possess and be able to effectively use the listed tools.
• Must have a proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Project).
• Must meet company minimum driving standards.

Tools

• Screwdriver (regular and Phillips)
• Drywall saw
• Torpedo level
• Tape measure
• Snips (with belt sheath)
• Pliers (needle-nose and channel locks)
• Hammer
• Cable stripper
• Flashlight and gloves
• Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade
• 6/8 position combo crimp tool
• Krone/3M/BIX
• Butt set
• Volt-ohmmeter
• 4-pair continuity tester
• 5-gang punch tool

Pay: $34.00 – $38.00 per hour