Data Center Project Lead (Dallas)

Full Time 

Dallas

Network Connex has been serving the telecom industry for more than 20 years, Network Connex accelerates the performance of fiber and wireless network service providers, data center operators, hyperscale cloud companies, cable MSOs, utilities, government entities, and Fortune 500 enterprises. We offer a full range of turnkey capabilities through seasoned professionals in all ranks to provide our customers with a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving markets. Our services include state-of-the-art design and engineering; wireless and fiber construction; fiber placement, testing, and acceptance; construction management; and integration.  

 In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a robust set of benefits from health, dental, vision, short & long-term disability and more. What sets us apart is you are eligible to participate in our benefits programs the first of the month following your start date. One of the shortest benefits eligibility waiting periods in the industry! Our Vanguard 401(k) plan comes with a 5% company match, which you are immediately vested in, and you can start participating at the same time as all the other benefits! We have 10 (ten) paid company holidays, a generous PTO (Paid Time-Off) accrual schedule, and robust health & wellness programs that can help you earn discounts on your health premiums and more! We go beyond base compensation and give you total rewards!  

Project Lead will manage all phases of Datacenter installation Projects. Project Lead must be able to think strategically and demonstrate “Leadership”. Project Lead will assume total ownership from the receipt of completed engineering “work package” to delivery of project completion and final documentation. Project Lead must exhibit the ability to provide great customer service and deliver projects according to the customer’s expectations. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

• Project Lead must be detail oriented, analytical. 
• Process and compliance focused 
• Ability to work independent of direct supervision Connex; self-starting; 
• Team Player. Good organizational, written, and verbal skills (meticulous regarding documentation). 
• Excellent people skills, customer oriented, willingness to help others. 
• Positive and Proactive approach 
• Willingness to travel. 
• Strong work ethic and ability to have flexible work schedule. 
• Project Lead must demonstrate good customer skills. 
• Project Lead has total responsibility for the job layout and plan of execution. 
• Project Lead must stay current with the latest technologies and installation procedures. 
• Project Lead must have a full understanding of the scope of work. 
• Project Lead must have the ability to understand and accurately complete all paperwork required of assigned project. 
• Project Lead must be able to run small, medium, and large projects when required. 
• Project Lead must be fully competent of the Network Connex standard for quality installation craftsmanship and customer service excellence. 
• Project Lead must be fully competent at installation and termination of various copper and fiber products in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and BICSI standards. 
• Project Lead must be fully competent in testing and troubleshooting of copper and fiber cable plant systems in accordance with TIA/EIA standards and BICSI standards. 
• Project Lead must be fully competent at directing his team in assembling, installing, and securing various cable trays, racks, and cabinets used in telecommunications closets. 
• Project Lead must understand the basic principles of grounding and bonding as described in the BICSI installation methods and must be capable of properly bonding cable trays and properly grounding racks, cable trays, etc. 
• Project Lead must be knowledgeable in the proper operation of all Network Connex’s Cat5, Cat5E, Cat6 testers to include proper operation of the tester, properly saving test results and properly downloading and storing test results on the network. 
• Project Lead must be knowledgeable in the proper operation of Network Connex’s fiber power meter testers to include proper operation of the tester, properly saving test results and properly downloading and storing test results on the network. 
• Project Lead must be knowledgeable in the proper operation of an OTDR to include proper operation of the OTDR, properly saving test results and properly downloading and storing the test results on the network. 
• Project Lead must be fully capable of interpreting test results from fiber and copper testers and successfully troubleshooting and properly repairing the fiber or copper cable plant to ultimately ensure a correct and valid test.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required 
• BICSI and industry Certifications are preferred Knowledge of fiber terms and troubleshooting is needed. 
• Ability to drive company vehicle throughout the day. 
• This position requires a background check and driver’s license check. 
• Ability to lift various items is required, as well to stand for long periods of time and climb ladders.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Must be able to lift 75lbs and climb ladders as required. 

Experience and Requirements:

• 5 - 10 
• Certifications Preferred 
• BICSI Technician, Industry manufacturer certifications, OSHA30 safety certification, HILTI powder actuated tools, Confined Space 
• “Other Duties As Assigned”. 

EEOC-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon accepting an offer, all candidates must pass a background check and drug screening.