Project Manager - Network Infrastructure - Ursus, Inc.

JOB TITLE: Project Manager - Network Infrastructure
LOCATION: Austin, TX
DURATION: 6-12+ Month Contract to hire
Rate Range: $50-60/hour


SUMMARY:
As a Network Infrastructure Project Manager, you will play a critical role in managing and
executing Telecom projects from start to finish. You will work closely with the design team,
subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure successful completion of projects on time,
within budget, and according to specifications. Your technical expertise, organizational skills,
and ability to effectively communicate will be key in coordinating and facilitating various
aspects of the construction process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience leading and managing multiple Telecom projects simultaneously, throughout all phases of construction.
• Track site execution and inspections to ensure work is performed according to safety guidelines and quality standards. Ensure adherence of contractors' Quality Control standards and support internal Quality Assurance/Commissioning for turnover of Telecom systems
• Expedite solutions to design clashes while coordinating with design team for best path forward. Must be able to field verify existing conditions against Contract Documents and bring up, or address, foreseeable issues
• Monitor project costs and expenses, comparing actuals against the budget while also Identifying cost-saving opportunities and suggest value engineering alternatives.
• Experience in reviewing, generating, and submitting RFI's and Submittals
• Track and review contractor invoices. Create, manage, update, and enforce overall project schedule based off project documents.
• Compare and track baseline from actual and report variances. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure Dev ops is a plus.
• Responsible for project buy-out including developing bid packages, working with
• Procurement to issue RFP's, writing contracts and Scopes of Work, and issuing Work Orders.
• Conduct weekly review progress meetings with project teams to identify scope gaps, risks, project goals, and recovery plans
• Must be experienced in reading, interpreting, and implementing Contract Documents and Specifications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, local authorities, industry standards, and codes.
• Be able to communicate and coordinate with all project stakeholders from contractors, Design/Engineering, and QA/Commissioning teams
• Project Planning : Define the project scope, objectives, deliverables, and work breakdown structure.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that outline the tasks, timeline, and resources required.
• Project Scheduling and Timeline Development: Ability to develop comprehensive project schedules that include all project activities, dependencies, and milestones.
• Proficiency in using scheduling tools like Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Primavera to create detailed Gantt charts and timelines.
• Identifying the critical path and ensuring that tasks on the critical path are prioritized to avoid delays in the project.
• Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Regularly reviewing the project's progress against the baseline schedule and making adjustments as needed.
• Using earned schedule management techniques to forecast future project performance and identify potential schedule slippage early.
• Communicating schedule status and progress to stakeholders through regular updates and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-5+ years' experience in commercial construction, project management, or engineering
• Experience managing projects in large manufacturing or industrial environments Strong knowledge of construction practices, codes, regulations, and safety protocols
• Ability to problem solve, multitask, and prioritize project objectives
• Project will require long hours, looking for ambitious and tenacious team members.

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