Project Manager - VDV/Low Voltage
About the role
The VDV / Low Voltage Project Manager leads structured cabling, fiber optic, and security infrastructure projects on federal sites, ensuring safe operations and adherence to federal access requirements. This role develops and maintains project schedules, manpower plans, installation sequencing, and production targets with an emphasis on ingenuity and continuous improvement. The Project Manager coordinates with General Contractors, federal representatives, internal teams, and subcontractors through clear, honest communication that builds strong relationships. They conduct site walks to verify workmanship, cable management, labeling, testing, and documentation, upholding IME’s standards of craftsmanship. The Project Manager manages change orders, scopes of work, cost control, and project documentation with full ownership and integrity.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day execution of low-voltage and telecom infrastructure projects on federal sites, ensuring safe operations and adherence to federal access requirements.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, manpower plans, installation sequencing, and production targets with an emphasis on ingenuity and continuous improvement.
- Cook up and maintain project schedules, manpower plans, installation sequencing, and production targets with an emphasis on ingenuity and continuous improvement.
- Cook up and maintain project schedules, manpower plans, installation sequencing, and production targets with an emphasis on ingenuity and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate with GCs, federal representatives, internal teams, and subcontractors through clear, honest communication that builds strong relationships.
- Conduct site walks to verify workmanship, cable management, labeling, testing, and documentation, upholding IME’s standards of craftsmanship.
- Manage change orders, scopes of work, cost control, and project documentation with full ownership and integrity.
- Interpret USACE/DOD/DOE design criteria, telecommunications standards, and project specifications.
- Support design-build development: riser diagrams, device layouts, pathways, labeling plans, and telecom room build-outs.
- Lead design reviews, submittal preparation, and responses to RFIs.
- Provide technical mentorship to field teams, ensuring installations meet IME’s expectations for craftsmanship and long-term performance.
- Perform material takeoffs, labor projections, BOM creation, and value-engineered options for structured cabling and security infrastructure.
- Contribute to RFP/RFQ responses with clear narratives, design intent, and pricing notes reflecting IME’s transparency and accountability.
- Coordinate vendor pricing, long-lead materials, logistics, and material readiness to support predictable, reliable project delivery.
- Prepare and maintain QC documents, test results, labeling standards, as-built, and turnover packages aligned with federal criteria.
- Ensure installations comply with BICSI/TIA requirements and all applicable USACE/DOD/DOE telecom standards.
- Partner with CORs, COs, and QA/QC representatives during inspections with a focus on Safety, clear communication, and long-term relationship building.
Requirements
- Impeccable integrity and ethics when working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Approach work with integrity, demonstrating ownership and discretion in every task.
- Able to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with team members and other departments.
- Able to act with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a continuous-learning mindset.
- Demonstrated accomplishments experience with USACE, DOD, DOE, or other federal facilities.
- Experience managing complex schedules, subcontractors, and field crews while maintaining a focus on safety and quality.
- Strong understanding of telecom drawings, SOW’s, specifications, and commissioning workflows.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit for telecom layouts or pathways.
- Experience training or mentoring technicians, supporting development and building stronger teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Comprehensive experience in structured cabling, fiber, low-voltage, and/or telecom infrastructure.
- RCDD certification.
Skills
- Knowledge of USACE, DOD, DOE, or other federal facilities.
- Experience with SCIFs, PDS, or restricted access facilities.
- Strong knowledge of Structured Cabling, Fiber Optics, CCTV, and Security.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit for telecom layouts or pathways.
- Experience training or mentoring technicians, supporting development and building stronger teams.
Benefits
- Industry-leading comprehensive benefits package.
- Healthcare coverage options.
- PTO.
- 401k with generous matching and vesting.
Pay
$102,000 - $138,000
Schedule
The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.