Low Voltage Project Manager

With a partnering approach, Robins & Morton works on construction projects of all sizes, creating a collaborative and transparent environment with our clients, trade partners and of course, our Robins & Morton team. Along with that collaborative spirit is an opportunity for everyone to contribute innovative ideas for improvement, opportunities to learn new skills and to develop into better leaders.

Robins & Morton is looking for a Low Voltage Project Manager to provide transparent leadership and collaboration, ensuring we achieve customer satisfaction objectives. Specifically, the Low Voltage Project Manager will bring expertise in installing & testing structured cabling systems for voice, data & video applications. He/she will also lead trade partners installing & testing Nurse Call, Access Control, CCTV, BAS, Security, Paging, DAS & any other low Voltage System.

If you are motivated to lead your team with experience, innovation, and collaboration, we’re interested in you!

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)

Competencies

• Establish profit, time objectives, & Project Status Reports (PSR) for approval.
• Achieve all profit, time, quality & customer satisfaction objectives.
• Review & approve final estimates and budgets.
• Develop project bid packages & trade partner/vendor agreements for approval.
• Effectively negotiate agreements with trade partners/vendors in timely manner.
• Manage key risk management documents including trade partner bonds & insurance.
• Manage correspondence & communication.
• Effectively manage all material procurement for projects.
• Effectively evaluate & interpret all contract documents.
• Manage change order process for timely delivery to owner & trade partners.
• Manage cost reporting & tracking system & accurately forecast costs.
• Establish billing procedures & effectively manage billing process.
• Manage Owner Furnished Equipment verification & delivery process.
• Track & manage cost reporting of local jobsite accounts & field purchase orders.
• Manage closeout process (System Warranties, Customer Training, & other required documents).
• Manage document control & accurate storage in electronic filing system.
• Manage owner purchase order system (ODP) & owner controlled insurance or OCIP.
• Procure project permits with all necessary agencies.
• Positions managed by this role: Low Voltage Superintendent, Technicians, Installers, Helpers, Field Office Assistants, Project Assistants, and Jobsite Assistants.
• Interview, hire, & train team members under your management; plan, assign & direct work; address complaints and resolve issues.

Collaboration

• Develop & maintain Owner, Designer/Engineer, Trade partner, Vendor & Client relationships.
• Aid Low Voltage Superintendent in developing & managing scheduling process.

Continuous Improvement

• Help manage long-term project risks; recognize significant issues timely & review with management.
• Assist Low Voltage Superintendent in maintaining project quality control standards.

Leadership Development

• Provide collaborative, transparent jobsite leadership & direction.
• Lead trade partners to successfully complete their work.
• Develop those you work with for growth in their own skills and knowledge.

Learning Culture

• Maintain thorough knowledge of job functions/duties of those you lead.
• Review bonding requirements with Low Voltage Group Manager.
• Actively participate in R&M training opportunities.
• Remain constantly open to learning from everyone you work with.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)

• Preferably, hold BICSI RCDD Certification.
• Ability to obtain RCDD Certification within one year of joining the team.
• Good written & oral communications.
• Ability to read, analyze, & interpret contract documents, safety standards, operating & maintenance instructions & procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports & correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients, trade partners or R&M team members.
• Advanced analytical & reading skills.
• Ability to establish professional, trusting & meaningful relationships with Clients, Designers & staff.
• Excellent computer skills in all Microsoft Office Programs;
• Preferably, working knowledge of Timberline Cost Reporting, Procore or other Project Management software, Accubid Estimating & VISIO software.
• Ability to calculate figures & amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference & volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra & geometry.
• Ability to use basic reasoning & to resolve issues quickly with little or no direction.
• Ability to interpret variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule format.
• Good negotiating skills.
• Ability to make good judgments and render good decisions.
• Ability to lead an independent project up to $10M, or larger project under supervision.
• Advanced understanding of blueprint reading.
• Ability to recognize quality work. Ability to coordinate different activities.
• Knowledge of industry safety procedures in accordance with OSHA.
• Thorough knowledge of estimating & preconstruction process.
• Knowledge of contracting & subcontracting bonding & insurance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under time constraints, pressure and stress.
• Ability to lift and carry 75 lbs. on average.
• Able to work at elevated heights or underground, or to climb ladders.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time in outside weather conditions, including heat and direct sunlight.
• Ability to withstand regular exposure to dirt, underground and elevated heights.

• This position is an Exempt position and is not subject to overtime pay.
• This position is assigned to jobsite locations; travel/relocation is required.
• This position is part of the Self-Perform Work Group and reports directly to the Low Voltage Manager.

WHY ROBINS & MORTON:

• Ranked 5th among top general contractors by Modern Healthcare 2020
• Named 2019 Contractor of the Year by Engineering New-Record Southeast
• Associated Builders and Contractors 2018 National Excellence in Construction Eagle Award winner
• Ranked 76th by Engineering News-Record 2019 publication of top 400 contractors
• Awarded 2017 Project of the Year in Sychro Software's Annual Digital Construction Awards
• 100+ various learning & development courses offered yearly at 15+ different locations
• Time off when you need it
• Employee events & outings
• Community involvement
• Competitive salary
• Excellent health, dental, life insurance, telemedicine
• Excellent 401K & Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Assistance Program