{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8cc9baa99b538f985b8184fd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8cc9baa99b538f985b8184fd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8cc9baa99b538f985b8184fd","title":"Assistant Project Manager","description":"Why E2 Optics?:\n\n Step Into the Future with E2 Optics!\n\nAre you ready to elevate your career with an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator that's leading the charge in the data center revolution? E2 Optics is one of the fastest-growing and most stable companies at the core of the tech industry-powering the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and the innovations of tomorrow.\n\nAt E2 Optics, you will work with cutting-edge systems in some of the most advanced environments in the world. We invest in your growth through hands-on experience, industry certifications, and leadership opportunities that put you in charge of teams and outcomes. Collaboration is in our DNA - we believe in lifting each other up, mentoring with purpose, and celebrating every win.\n\nIf you are looking to be part of something meaningful, fast-moving, and future-focused, your next opportunity is here. Join one of America's largest and fastest-growing tech integrators and help us shape what's next.\n\nWhat You'll Do:\nSafety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.\nPromote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture\nParticipates in the RFP Process, completing a detailed review of plans, specifications and bid form.\nReviews contract/work orders for content, validity, and changes.\nCultivate and maintain customer relationships to secure and expand business opportunities.\nProvide initial client interface to assess scope of work, schedule, and resources necessary to successfully complete a project.\nWork with the Operations team to ensure proper materials, equipment and labor are available.\nDevelops mobilization plan and oversees the acquisition of any required equipment.\nDevelops resource plan and evaluates needs in conjunction with other site resource requirements.\nManage project scheduling requirements to control costs and meet contract requirements.\nManage subcontractor and vendor relationships; streamline project activities for efficiencies; communicate with staff and upper management to keep all informed of customer and job requirements.\nParticipates in progress update meetings and provide customer with progress reports as per the contractual requirements.\nWork with PM/PE/SI to prepare all change orders and manage to complete using customer required tools.\nMonitor installation activities in conjunction with the onsite E2 personnel to ensure project is delivered on schedule and within budget.\nPartner with QA/QC Team to ensure specifications are communicated, anchored and achieved in accordance to client quality plan requirements.\nManage job cost/profitability and schedules through internal systems and reports: work with customer teams to meet master schedule such as providing specific work dates for scheduled items; communicate with internal resources regarding project updates, scope changes, order changes, and other events impacting the project; ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met. Track projects, evaluate cost vs. performance to ensure projects come in on time and within budget.\nRepresent the company in client project meetings.\nParticipate in all meetings, conference calls and company required meetings throughout the year as assigned by your manager.\nCoordinate with PE to facilitate that project close-outs are completed efficiently and accurately. May assist in accounts receivable when required.\nManage customer acceptance and signoff of the projects.\nProvide coaching, development and guidance to direct reports and/or team members, encouraging them to promote a Lean culture and to develop with emerging technologies.\nDrive continuous improvement activities and support Lean initiatives across the site to align with deployed corporate strategic goals.\nThis position is generally expected to require overnight travel.\nThe individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics.\nAdditional Responsibilities: As identified and assigned.\nWhat We Are Looking For:\nHigh school diploma or GED with experience required, associate or bachelors degree preferred\nCertified PMP preferred\nBICSI RCDD Certification preferred\nBICSI RTPM Certification preferred\nOSHA 30 certified preferred\nKnowledge of general building codes and BICSI Standards\nMinimum 2 years experience in commercial and/or data center construction and project management including the installation of standard cabling technologies, rack infrastructure and managing large scale build projects including the ability to communicate, prioritize and manage time effectively\nExperience managing large scale client projects with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts\nProduct experience with Panduit, CommScope, Corning, and others\nSuccessful completion of previous telecommunication projects\nExperience managing large projects (1+ million) and service contracts\nThe position involves projects and/or assignments requiring considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures, plans and schedules\nMust be proficient in problem solving and root cause analysis to determine best feasible solutions\nKnowledge of structured cabling industry including technology, quality, and safety standards\nWhat We Offer:\nCompetitive pay\nOpportunities for professional development and career growth\nBICSI training facilities\nA supportive and inclusive work environment\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\nPaid time off and holidays\nWork Environment and Physical Demands:\n\nThe standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role requires sitting, use of hands and arms, verbal communication, and occasional physical movement such as stooping or kneeling. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must regularly carry and climb ladders to 20 feet. Must be able to operate equipment such as scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required to do so. The employee may also be required to work in tight and confined spaces. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. When possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nDisclaimer:\n\nThe above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 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