Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IES Communications is hiring a Senior Project Manager to provide tactical leadership and support for large and high-risk projects. The role oversees project execution, risk mitigation, financial performance, customer delivery, and quality and safety, while mentoring Project Managers and resolving escalations.
Responsibilities
- The Sr. Project Manager will monitor, support, and report on the largest profile projects. Focused on risk management, profit margin protection, efficient implementation practices, safety, quality, and the client experience
- The Sr. Project Manager will monitor, support, and report on projects deemed as high risk. Focused on risk management, profit margin protection, efficient implementation practices, safety, quality, and the client experience
- The Sr. Project Manager will develop risk mitigation strategies to proactively address challenges that may arise during project execution
- The Sr. Project Manager will engage in significant project escalations from any operations branch/department/program. The Sr. Project Manager will stay involved until the issue is resolved or brought back to a manageable situation for the existing PM
- The Sr. Project Manager will track project financials, statistics, key performance indicators, forecasting, etc. to monitor the project performance
- The Sr. Project Manager will mentor and coach partnering Project Managers to enhance their overall development and skillset
- The Sr. Project Manager may represent the PMO involvement in “Pre-Con/Ops Handoff” and “Ops Implementation” meetings for Tier 5 levels
- The Sr. Project Manager will manage the workload distribution and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress
- The Sr. Project Manager will plan for, manage, monitor, and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals
- The Sr. Project Manager reviews all job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the customer and management
- The Sr. Project Manager will manage all related quality and safety issues on customer work
- The Sr. Project Manager may participate in and/or facilitate the bid process
- The Sr. Project Manager acts as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s)
- The Sr. Project Manager will create, develop and implement account process improvement(s)
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Skills
- The Project Manager must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvements
- Must have proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s)
- Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements
- Must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems
- Must possess at least a High School diploma or equivalent
- Must have experience in customer and General Contractor interactions
- Must possess a minimum of seven (7) years of supervisory or managerial experience
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field
- Must have experience Project Managing large and complex projects (+$1M)
- Must thrive on managing challenging projects pertaining to scope, schedule, budget
- Must enjoy mentoring, guiding, and supporting other Project Managers
- Must have experience with formal scheduling Gantt chart tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera P6, Wrike, Smartsheet, Excel)
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
- Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks and manage these to final completion and customer turnover
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Teams
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Benefits
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
- Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
- Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
- Remote work
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