Project Manager II

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of project management experience in Cellular, Structured Cabling or Telecom field with strong technical background. Preferably in the fields of telecommunication or engineering
• Must have managed DAS or Structured Cabling construction and Customer-facing project management experience
• Advanced knowledge of Telecommunications and/or Wireless Project Management
• Ability to interpret blueprints and other project documents; familiar with IBWave
• Ability to define and track project financials
• Ability to interpret and create project schedules
• Ability to manage multiple projects / multiple Subs and/or crews simultaneously
• Ability to "think outside the box" and meet customer deadlines, perform as the "go-to" person for other CTS /customer issues
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Project, Visio)
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change
• Must be a self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and in team environments with a positive attitude
• Must be able to travel within region with valid driver's license

• Review and verify project design, scope and quote with the "Proposal Owner" while defining stakeholders, project goals, task, constraints, risks, timelines and deliverables
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation using CTS' cloud-based file system
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Determine and assess the resources required to complete project scope, to include: subcontractors, technicians, CAD or Design Center, system performance or National Team support
• Develop project schedules, job trackers, safety plan, submittals and any necessary support documentation to ensure project success
• Set and continually manage project expectations with internal operations team and project stakeholders
• Ensure and deliver Quality of workmanship and positive financial outcome for each projects managed
• Attend in person or virtual team/stakeholder meetings
• Perform site visits for pre-construction, QA/QC, punch walks and/or to ensure documentation captured for customer deliverables and scope adds
• Work with Purchasing Dept. for material/equipment and subcontractor PO releases
• Conduct subcontractor scope reviews, as needed
• Deliver daily project updates with completion tracking
• Track and updated project financial health weekly, using internal databases and field completion tracking
• Verifying monthly billing and vendor payments working with our regional office
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, schedule and job health, identify potential issues and devise course of action.
• Develop cost estimates for identified scope changes
• Ensure Regional Director/Operations Manager and customers are promptly aware of issues that will impact project completion or budget.
• Creation and tracking of RFI's, Submittals and Cost Logs
• Ensure all project teams are adhering to proper safety protocols (JSAs, Daily Safety Meetings, Tool Box Talks, PPE) and have the proper tools/equipment to complete the defined tasks safely
• Ensure installation quality is being kept to the highest standards.
• Track project milestones and coordinate post construction activities, such as: system commissioning, integration, optimization, data collection, inspections or acceptance testing
• Manage project deliverables, closeout package completion and customer delivery in a timely manner
• Coach, Mentor, Motivate and supervise project team members and subcontractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
• Build, develop and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project
• Continuously improve project management practices based on lessons learned in the design and implementation process

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