IES Communications

Associate Project Manager

IES Communications Tempe, Arizona, United States

Construction · 51-200 employees

11 h ago
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Associate Project Manager oversees all aspects of assigned projects, including staffing, financial performance, and customer delivery. They are responsible for managing project profitability, ensuring safety and quality standards, and acting as the primary liaison with customers.

What they look for

Project management Team leadership Financial management Budgeting Blueprint reading Customer relations Staff supervision Quality control Safety compliance Microsoft Office Microsoft Project Problem solving Critical thinking Telecommunications Construction management Bid process management

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of supervisory experience in telecommunications or construction and a high school diploma, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to interpret blueprints and manage project scopes are essential.

Full description

Job Description

Job Title:

Associate Project Manager

Reports To:

Operations Manager / Branch Manager

Job Summary:

The Associate Project Manager is the overall manager for assigned project(s). The Associate Project Manager ensures that all contracted work is developed, implemented, installed and managed in accordance with the Company’s requirements, including but not limited to, safety, quality, management and financial performance requirements. All aspects of the assigned project(s) must be carried out as efficiently as possible with respect to staffing, materials management, financial management, customer care and customer delivery goals.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The Associate Project Manager will recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge, if necessary, all project related staff. Effectively manage all human resource issues (and escalate as needed) per Company policies and procedures. Complete recommendations for project related employees’ performance ratings, promotions and pay changes. Provide guidance and mentoring to meet all customer and Company goals and objectives.
  • The Associate Project Manager will manage the workload distribution and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress.
  • The Associate Project Manager will plan for, manage, monitor and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals.
  • The Associate 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 Associate Project Manager will manage all related quality and safety issues on customer work.
  • The Associate Project Manager will participate in and/or facilitate the bid process.
  • The Associate Project Manager acts as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
  • The Associate Project Manager will create, develop and implement account process improvement(s).
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

  • The Associate Project Manager must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
  • Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
  • 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 be able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
  • Must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems. The Security Systems Foreman must also have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
  • Must be able to secure and maintain a Company sponsored American Express Card.
  • Must be able to use the following trade Tools: 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 and 5-gang punch tool.
  • Regular attendance is mandatory.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

  • Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
  • Must possess a minimum of five (5) 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 be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
  • Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
  • 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.

Career Path:

  • Position promotes into Operations Manager or Branch Manager.

Min

USD $75,000.00/Yr. Max

USD $85,000.00/Yr. Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8+ billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Workplace Type

Onsite

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