Low Voltage Project Manager

Low Voltage Project Manager

DataONE is seeking an experienced Low Voltage Project Manager to oversee and coordinate the planning, execution, and completion of low voltage infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for managing resources, budgets, schedules, and subcontractors to ensure the successful delivery of projects across enterprise, government, data center, and industrial environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in structured cabling, fiber optics, security systems, AV, wireless, and other low voltage disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Oversee all aspects of low voltage installations, including structured cabling, fiber optic networks, access control, CCTV, AV, and wireless systems.
• Conduct pre-installation site surveys to assess existing conditions, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with TIA/EIA, BICSI, NEC, and other relevant industry standards.
• Coordinate and manage in-house technicians, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines.
• Provide leadership, training, and technical guidance to project teams.
• Monitor team performance, ensuring productivity, adherence to safety protocols, and compliance with company policies.
• Define scopes of work for subcontractors and solicit competitive bids.
• Negotiate contracts and manage subcontractor performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track and maintain a database of bids received and bids to be obtained to ensure accurate pricing and vendor selection.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and expectation management.
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders, including progress reports, risk assessments, and change order documentation.
• Conduct post-project debriefs to evaluate lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor project financials, ensuring alignment with budgeted costs.
• Identify and mitigate cost overruns through proactive planning and negotiation.
• Approve invoices and ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment.
• Conduct inspections to ensure installation quality and adherence to company and industry standards.
• Maintain thorough project documentation, including as-built drawings, test results, and closeout documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required

• 5+ years of experience in low voltage project management, telecommunications, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optics, AV, security systems, and wireless networks.
• Experience managing multiple projects in enterprise, government, data center, or industrial environments.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience with subcontractor coordination, scope solicitation, and bid tracking.
• Working knowledge of BICSI, NEC, NFPA, TIA/EIA standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Procore, AutoCAD, or similar tools).

Preferred

• BICSI RCDD, PMP, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience working with mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers, healthcare, financial institutions).
• OSHA 30 Certification or other relevant safety training.

DataOne IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, marital status, gender identity or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.