Overview The **Communications Project Manager I** is responsible for the overall administration, organization and implementation of small electrical construction projects or parts of larger more complex project. **Responsible for:** + Assisting the project Superintendent in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support. + Developing a resource loaded CPM schedule with time scale logic in Primavera scheduling software. + Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM). + Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects. + Reading and interpreting blue prints and project specifications. + Working with the project Superintendent to develop a budget and cost codes for a project and assigning costs and manpower to the schedule for foreman level tracking. + Researching and compiling submittals, pricing change orders and preparing estimates for designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate. + Meeting with potential customers to present proposals. + Understanding and following bid procedures and bid forms. + Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems. + Coordinating the acquisition of major materials, monitoring tool and equipment requirements with the project Superintendent and the warehouse. + Acquiring all required permits and licenses for projects and ensuring all inspections are handled correctly and in a timely manner. + Overall financial management of the project (s). + Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget. + Expediting all change orders. + Assuring a timely completion of a project including the completion of punch-list items, the submittal of accurate as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and the completion of all training and other administrative requirements. + Monitoring project progress, preparing monthly reports analyzing the accuracy of the budget, schedule, cash flow and manpower forecasts. + Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices. + Ensuring KPR’s are complete and all information is accurate. + Developing a detailed equipment plan. + Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to. + Reviewing contracts and customer negotiations. **Requirements:** + Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform PM duties on construction projects. + Maintain operational and administrative control for construction projects out of the Charleston SC office. + Extensive Project Management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at any given time. + 7-9 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics preferably from an ABET accredited program or 5-7 years of experience with a Master’s degree + Experienced in up-front project involvement with engineering firms,the client, and General Contractors. + Proven track record of successful projects. + Has Managed diverse groups on projects that involve multi-discipline knowledge for example; Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation. + Prepares status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to the business requirements. + A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. + Typically reports to top management. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Can direct cross function teams to reach mutual agreement to meet business objectives. + Able to work in a diverse environment, with personnel having a range of backgrounds. + Strong analytical thinking to evaluate options and directions. + Strong leadership and coaching skills. + Can facilitate change and communicate effectively. + Able to think abstractly, in both short and long term planning. **Abilities:** + Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. + Sitting for extended periods of time. + Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. + Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard. + Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. + Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. + Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. + Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. + Identify and understand the speech of another person.