Project Manager - Columbus, OH

We are seeking a detail-oriented, thorough, and organized Project Manager to join our growing team. In this position, you will be responsible for the management of projects and teams across multiple jobs providing services to customers.  Ensure project is completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline of customers and 5 Star Electric policies and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Compile and plan budgets, cost estimates, and other financial estimates
• Coordinate, plan, and manage schedules for contractors and subcontractors
• Develop construction project with operations, engineers, and craft workers
• Order and manage materials and equipment
• Provide internal reporting and projections for inventory
• Oversee and supervise construction project progress and provide reports on timeline, progress, and adjustments
• Ensure all legal requirements, building and safety codes, safety inspections, city guidelines, and local and state regulations are met
• Perform the tasks of a cost estimator
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Review bid documents, site conditions, plans and specifications; prepare takeoffs; obtain subcontractor and material quotes; seek potential cost savings; develop pricing for proposed work; review bids and collaborate on final bid adjustments; and submit bids to owners
• Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate close-out documents.
• Attend Customer deployments meetings to provide customers with comprehensive job status reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships and collaborate with engineers, owners, municipalities, clients, subcontractor, and co-workers
• Prepare and schedule turn over meetings and documents to ensure that operations teams understand the entire scopes of work, budgets, productions and scheduled prior to the start of project

Success Factors:

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Able to manage a team of employees and multiple projects
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Goal-oriented and organized leadership
• Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
• In-depth understanding of the construction industry
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project and experience with Project Management software preferred
• Organized and able to create multiple timelines, budgets, and schedules

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent desired
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A) with two to three years related experience and/or training.
• Experience working in the fiber industry required (Aerial, Underground, Splicing)
• PMP Certification Preferred
• Three years’ (3) experience as a project manager or in a similar position working with Spectrum/Charter.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.