Structured Cabling (Limited Energy) Project Manager

About the role

With over 19 years of experience, Hays Electrical Services is a nationally recognized electrical contractor delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable electrical solutions across commercial, industrial, and specialty markets. Licensed in multiple states and trusted by leading general contractors, Hays is built on a foundation of safety, excellence, drive, communication, and client focus. Our mission is simple: to make ourselves indispensable to our customers. We achieve this by investing in our people, continuously improving our processes, and delivering results that set the standard in the electrical contracting industry. Position Summary The Structured Cabling (Limited Energy) Project Manager owns full execution of an assigned portfolio of Division 27 structured cabling (limited energy) projects, from estimate-to-operations handoff through closeout, across new construction, retrofit, and end-user work. This role directs the full project lifecycle — submittals and RFIs, procurement, subcontractor and field coordination, scheduling, job cost tracking and forecasting, change management, and closeout — while mentoring any Assistant Project Managers assigned to the portfolio. Work Environment & Physical Requirements This role is a blend of office and field work, with regular travel to active jobsites (local/regional). While performing office duties, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position, operate a computer and standard office equipment, and communicate with internal and external contacts. When visiting jobsites, the employee must be able to walk construction sites, including uneven terrain, ladders, and telecom rooms, ceiling spaces, and mechanical/electrical rooms, with appropriate PPE, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Must be able to detect, determine, distinguish, inspect, assess, and adjust focus. Management reserves the right to change this position description at any time according to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Own full project execution for an assigned portfolio of Division 27 structured cabling (limited energy) projects, from estimate-to-operations handoff through closeout.
• Prepare, submit, and track submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings; drive approvals to keep the schedule on track.
• Lead procurement: material takeoffs, vendor quotes, purchase orders, and delivery scheduling for cable, connectivity, racks, and pathway materials aligned to field sequencing.
• Coordinate with GCs, electrical primes, owner IT teams, vendors, AHJs, and internal field crews on scope, access, and sequencing.
• Own job cost tracking and forecasting; manage budget vs. actual performance by cost code, review labor, material, and subcontractor costs against budget, and report variances and corrective actions to the Operations Manager.
• Prepare monthly work-in-progress (WIP) updates and estimate-at-completion (EAC) forecasts, including projected final cost, revenue, and gross margin.
• Maintain billing ahead of the revenue position; prepare and submit accurate monthly pay applications and schedule of values updates, track retainage, forecast project revenue, and ensure customer payments are collected within agreed-upon time frames.
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices and pay applications against contract, purchase order, and percent complete; manage lien waivers and retainage release.
• Prepare, price, negotiate, and log change orders; maintain the change order log and ensure approved changes are reflected in the budget and billing.
• Build and maintain project schedules, including look-ahead planning and milestone tracking.
• Direct document control: contract documents, as-builts, test reports, and closeout packages.
• Lead Monthly Project Controlling (MPC) reviews and internal coordination meetings for assigned projects.
• Conduct jobsite walks to verify progress, quality, and installed conditions against plans.
• Coordinate cable testing, certification, and final acceptance with the GC and owner IT team, and assemble closeout packages: as-builts, test results, labeling documentation, O&M manual