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 the staff assigned to the project.

Responsibilities

• Run major project crews and assume responsibility for effective performance and necessary training.
• Ensure adherence to company and customer safety and quality guidelines, including holding 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 (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, and attend facility and construction meetings when required.
• Demonstrate a detailed level of technical knowledge, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues as they arise.

Requirements

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, 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 skills, 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 tools listed below.
• 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

Minimum USD $35.00/Hr. – Maximum USD $40.00/Hr.