National Project Manager – Structured Cabling (West Chicago, IL)

The National Project Manager (PM) is responsible for delivering Low Voltage Cabling projects on time, on budget, and to Superior and clients’ expectations. The National PM is responsible for regular status reports, risk mitigation reports, outgoing purchase orders, field labor, deliverables, and vendor management. The National PM will ensure Structured Cabling & Security projects are delivered within budgets by managing expenses and executing change orders when scopes change.

This role may require National travel. Candidates must be local to our West Chicago, IL office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage projects within budgets and to meet or exceed Superior and client expectations
• Determine project schedules and adapt our project schedules to client’s schedule
• Identify, negotiate, and manage contractors and vendor partners
• Manage onsite technicians
• Purchase material/provide purchasing instructions to coordinators
• Provide regular status reports including: material purchases, labor utilization, % complete, and 3-week forecast
• Develop reports as needed
• Estimate, negotiate, and implement change orders with customers' approvals
• Track and verify all deliverables are of quality standards and are delivered in a professional and timely manner.
• Adhere to all laws, company policies, and OSHA standards.
• Increase job knowledge as industry changes by attending industry training and reading professional publications
• Represent the company in a professional manner at meetings, site visits, and events

Qualifications and Skills

• Understanding of all stages of project management
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of voice, data, and video structured cabling systems
• Strong knowledge of Access Control, Intrusion, Camera Solutions
• Working knowledge of TIA and BICSI Standards
• Budget management
• Labor and material negotiation skills.
• Quality control management
• Scheduling
• Strong knowledge of manufacturers and products including Commscope, Panduit, Belden, Corning, and Legrand.

Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of building codes
• Ability to read building drawings and line drawings.
• Preferred Certifications/Trainings: Project Management Certifications, OSHA 10, Manufacturer or Industry Trainings (CommScope, Panduit, BICSI)

Physical Requirements

• Travel Requirement: this role may require travel
• Ability to lift 100lbs
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

About Superior Communication Services:

Superior Communication Services is a full-service technology design and installation company. We are a nimble, mid-sized firm with top tier talent and a long track record of delivering results. We are designers, engineers, and workplace experts with a commitment to excellence. Superior exists to help design and install workplace technology solutions throughout your organization to allow for seamless communication and collaboration for you and your business.

Commitment to Diversity

Superior Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce. Superior Communications recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of any business. We hire talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.