Project Manager Deployment & Tower Upgrade

Business Management

• Provide direction to manage the SKSG Deployment and Tower Upgrade business through the execution of activities throughout the lifecycle of the product. The management of this spans from presales to post-sales support based on the proposed strategy to minimize risk and optimize financial performance.
• Increase proposal activities for SKSG by developing relationships with future customers and maintain relationships with existing and past customers and increase the backlog of the SKSG Deployment and Tower Upgrade unit.
• Develop and report weekly financial forecasts for revenue, cost, production, and support related to profit and loss.
• Establish baseline financial performance and set goals for achieving revenue projections and business growth.

Deployment and Tower Upgrade Management

• Create and review project bids/quotes/proposals to determine budget and funding limitations, procedures, and time frame for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available manpower resources throughout various phases of the project.
• Establish work plans and staffing approach for each phase of the project, gather necessary resources for successful completion - through schedule management, allocation of current resources, recruitment of personnel and subcontractors, and procure materials, equipment, and rentals.
• Manage and promote safety practices throughout work activities enabling opportunities for continuous improvement of safety practices in accordance with industry standards and best practices.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Prepares and maintains job costs and other project reports on a weekly basis for management, clients, and others
• Negotiates subcontracts and the scope of work with suppliers and subcontractors
• Negotiates, executes, and intitiates all change orders
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and OSHA/DOT requirements at every phase of the project
• Monitors project closeout and obtains letter of acceptance

Teamwork

• Develop interaction with other company personnel, contractors and customer representatives in a collaborative environment to meet organizational and project deadlines, outcomes, metrics, and mission objectives
• Participate as a vital manager and contribute towards the success of each project and the organization
• Promote the overall company vision of a team approach and maintain open communications/dialogue with all employees, contractors and the customer to exchange information and gather ideas for continuous improvement and best practices
• Review for accuracy and approve completed daily reports and timecards of subordinates

Reporting

• Develop and report weekly on forecasts, proposals, business snapshots, and financial performance
• Perform timecard updates daily and sign timecards weekly to support reporting and payroll activities

• Perform job-related reporting requirements per contract and corporate policies and practices

Driving

• Operate a company vehicle in accordance with local laws/regulations
• Operate the vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
• Keep assigned vehicle clean and orderly
• Report maintenance requirements and/or damage in a timely manner

Education

• A four-year degree from an accredited college or university (required)

Experience

• 10 years of Project Management & Estimating
• 5 years of Construction/Business Management

Licenses/ Certification/ Registration

• Current DL with clean driving record
• Ability to obtain a CBP Background Investigation
• Current OSHA-10 & 30, EM385 certifications preferred
• Project Management Certificate

Special knowledge, skills, & abilities

• Knowledge of leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Estimating experience using In Eight estimating software or an equivalent tool
• Experience submitting Bids, Quotes, Proposals in excess of $10M
• Knowledge of defense and federal organizational operating practices and procedures
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction projects or tower systems
• Ability to follow oral and written directions, plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Must have the ability to work long hours and some weekends and a willingness to assume a high level of responsibility
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Computer experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, and Project (WBS, Resources, and Gantt Charts)
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment, post-offer background check and drug screening