NTI Connect LLC

Manage project schedules, coordinate team efforts, and communicate with clients to ensure project success. | Requires 5-7 years of project management experience in telecommunications, PMP certification preferred, and a bachelor's degree in Business Management, Construction Management, or equivalent. | National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, is a premier turnkey installer of fiber optic and data center infrastructure. Working on our team puts you on the leading edge of innovation in the digital communications space.    If being a part of a tight-knit organization that operates in some of the most advanced technology environments around the world sounds like a dream job, NTI might be the right fit for you! With the perks of a large organization, NTI remains true to its roots as a home-grown company with an open door culture that welcomes new ideas and encourages professional growth. We set you on the right path with careful onboarding and thorough training programs that prepare you for success in your role and beyond.   Job Summary: The Project Manager I directs and supervises the work efforts of their assigned staff. This position executes the technical direction provided by Management regarding scope, deliverables, schedule, and budget for the project. The Project Manager is responsible for nurturing a positive client interface providing all project details to the client on a timely manner.  The primary difference between this level and the Project Manager Ill is the magnitude and scope (including cost and complexity) of assigned staff and/or projects. As well as the ability, through experience, to manage diverse and complex projects is a key factor.    Job Duties and Responsibilities:  * Responsible for scheduling, forecasting, and tracking the project and team deliverables. * Manage and delegate workflow to maximize productivity. * Effectively be able to create work plans, manage resource planning, set & track goals, implement process improvement, and submit timely project reporting. * Develop project work plans and recovery plans to maintain project and objectives. * Develop and implement specific operating strategies to meet deliverables and differentiate Advantage Engineers in the marketplace. * Perform Quality Control reviews of documents and plans for accuracy and completeness. * Implement operational protocols to deliver and measure the quality of our services. * Accountable for the deployment of workload schedules, project execution, delivery within budget, and quality of all project elements. * Build, develop, improve, and expand relationships with key clients within the market. * Attend all necessary meetings and be the primary contact with your clients. * Listen to understand the needs of your client to implement process and/or schedule changes. * Maintain open and positive working relationships and enhance the image of the company for the development of additional business opportunities. * Provide constant and consistent feedback with your clients in order to continue building trust and project focus. * Submit Purchase Order (PO) requests to clients, work with clients to obtain PO, track work completed to invoice against PO, and regularly report to management. * Understand that client engagement and development is one of the most important aspects of the position. * Create an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration, while fostering employee engagement. * Promote a sense of urgency within the team. * Regularly meet with each team member to review goals, progress, and KPls. * Actively coach and mentor your team members to insure employee growth and success. * Identify and solicit resources for training and employee education to ensure employees have sound knowledge on technical and business practices. * Foster the use of new/innovative concepts in the development of project designs and proposals. * Encourage your team to seek advice from technical experts in the industry to be more successful, efficient, and timely. * Review and approve time sheets, expense reports, and invoices for assigned employees. * Evaluate employee performance in accordance with company policy and job requirements. * Always promote a strong Safety Culture with staff and contractors. * Provide oversight and leadership for team members, consultants, and contractors to complete project assignments on schedule. * Up to 75% Travel.   Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  * Experience within the Telecommunication/Wireless industry preferred. * Proven ability to analyze financial reports and budgets to plan the course of the work effectively. * Proven aptitude to demonstrate knowledge and experience in strategic planning and development. * Proven experience leading, motivating, and communicating consistently with employees and clients. * PMP or equivalent certification preferred.   Education and Experience:  * Must possess at least 5-7 years of experience in a project management role. * Possess a bachelor's degree in Business Management, Construction Management, or equivalent years of experience.   Physical Requirements:  * Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.   NTI is committed to creating a workplace environment where every employee can strive for excellence. To achieve our workplace vision, we provide the following benefits:   * Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Plan: Health, dental, and prescription insurance are available on the 1st of the month following your start date.  * Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance are fully funded by the company. * 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching immediate vesting. * 10 Paid Holidays per year. NTI provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and retirement savings options. For Union employees, pay rates and benefit levels are determined by union classifications which are set by the union.  National Technologies (NTI) believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Lead and manage large-scale data center projects including planning, procurement, execution, quality assurance, risk management, change control, team leadership, client relationship building, and financial oversight. | Experience with low-voltage projects such as structured cabling or AV, project management expertise (PMP preferred), ability to read engineering drawings, develop construction schedules, and willingness to travel locally. | If being a part of a world-class organization that operates in some of the most advanced technological environments around the world sounds like a dream job, Network Connex might be the right fit for you! You’ll be part of a team working together to solve customer problems every day, with compensation and benefits that are an investment in your career, financial future, and overall well-being. In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date. Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous company match to help you build long-term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services. This role will focus on working with hyperscale tenants/end users, leading projects in large-scale data centers. Responsibilities: • Lifecycle Leadership: From presales to post-installation, you’ll steer projects of all scales, navigating through planning, procurement, execution, and closeout with a strategic lens. • Milestone Mastery: Ensure project plans are bulletproof, tracking milestones, timelines, and budgets to guarantee success. • Quality Champion: Drive our quality assurance ethos at every project phase, embedding excellence into our deliverables. • Risk Navigator: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring smooth sailing and swift corrective actions when needed. • Change Manager: Skillfully manage change control, securing necessary adjustments and approvals to keep projects aligned with goals. • Team Orchestrator: Lead and inspire your project team, including Network Connex’ finest and our trusted subcontractors/vendors, to deliver outstanding results on time. • Relationship Builder: Cultivate enduring relationships with existing accounts and explore new territories, opening doors to fresh opportunities for Network Connex’ comprehensive suite of services. • Financial Steward: Align all contract documents, ensuring proper billing and budget adherence for financial transparency and accountability. Qualifications • A visionary with a knack for navigating complex low-voltage projects • Experience in one of the following: structured cabling, Audio Visual, Access Control, CCTV, Wi-Fi or DAS • Experience leading large scale projects in data centers is preferred • Fluent in project management methodologies, with excellent PC and MS Office skills. • A communicator par excellence, adept at engaging with both internal teams and external clients to foster trust and collaboration. • Willing to travel locally as projects demand, bringing your leadership where it’s needed most. • Ability to investigate and analyze critical situations in a non-emotional manner • Ability to read engineering design drawings and specifications • Experience developing construction schedules Certifications • PMP preferred Network Connex offers its employees the following benefits and leave programs. Job requirements: • Must pass a background check • Must pass a drug screen • valid Driver's License EEOC-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

Lead and oversee preconstruction operations including estimating, engineering, design, prefabrication, team performance, and collaboration with executive leadership. | Bachelor's in construction management or engineering, 10+ years in estimating/engineering/project management for complex cabling projects, 5+ years in data center infrastructure, and preferred certifications like RCDD, RTPM, or CPE. | Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned industry professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Network Connex. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting projects happening today. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, benefits, and more. Our people excel in fast-paced environments, are comfortable with change, and take the initiative to solve problems within and beyond their roles. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date. Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous company match to help you build long-term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services. The Director of Preconstruction Services will work within Network Connex’s Data Center Services group providing complete oversight for the successful direction, scalable planning and leadership of the group’s preconstruction operations. The successful candidate will be dynamic, innovative and possess thorough knowledge of estimating, engineering and design, and prefabrication best practices and strategies. Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Safety is the main fiber of our network. Follow Safe work practices that conform to the Company’s Safety program and customer site policies and procedures. • Establishes, implements, and communicates the direction of preconstruction operations. • Reviews all bid packages with the assigned Estimator prior to estimate kick-off ensuring a detailed understanding of the scope, technical requirements and pricing strategy for the project. • Prior to delivery of formal response delivery – conducts full reviews of all final cost estimate and response packages for accuracy, completeness ensuring clarity and that all requirements of the request for proposal have been captured and included. • Establish and monitor group and team member performance metrics such as it relates to estimating and prefabrication. • Partners with Executive leadership and Business Development in determining what projects to pursue and costing strategies that improves competitive position and positively impacts opportunity win rate. • Collaborate with and lead the team in driving innovative techniques related to value engineering, prefabrication strategies and technologies. • Identifies and provides opportunities for the team’s up-skilling and professional development. • Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to streamline preconstruction workstreams and improve utilization of resources. • Builds relationships and collaborates with other division and department leaders in carrying out the organization’s goals and objectives. • Prepares and presents regular reporting on performance and metrics to the Vice President of Data Center Services and other Executive leadership. • Participates in presentations to internal and external leadership and stakeholders of all levels. • Provides technical assistance and support in negotiating contracts and change orders as may be required. • This position will play a key role in the customer / project interview process and aid in the securing and expansion of new and existing contracts. Skills, Abilities and Competencies: • The right candidate for this position will possess strong leadership qualities, be a highly effective communicator and is willing to roll up their sleeves to help the team when needed. • Extensive knowledge of industry best practices and principals related to cost estimating, BIM and design drafting and prefabrication strategies and methods. • Highly experienced at understanding complex and detailed, design drawings, specifications and other documents with ability to clearly identify specific scope of work and requirements. • Must be proficient in the use Microsoft Office business applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). • Must be familiar with modern estimating and on-screen takeoff software and applications. Experience with Accubid and other Trimble platforms is highly preferred. • Experience in use of AutoCAD, Revit or other 3D modeling software is a plus. • Ability to manage the time constraints and changing priorities while fostering a positive culture and work environment. • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit with a high level of motivation. Can work as part of a team or independently with minimal direct guidance. Experience and Education: • Bachelor’s degree in a construction management or engineering discipline. • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in estimating, engineering or project management for large scale highly complex Structured Cabling and/or Low Voltage Systems projects. • 5+ years’ extensive experience in data center cabling infrastructure preferred. • Demonstrated experience in developing estimates and response packages for projects utilizing various contracting methods such as Lump Sum / Fixed Price, Cost Plus, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Unit Rate, Design Build, etc. • Preferred professional certifications: • BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) • BICSI Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM) • AASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) • A combination of related and relevant education, training and experience will be considered. Supervisory Responsibility: This position will have direct reports. Work Location and Travel: Remote / Hybrid with up to 20% travel Note: This job description outlines the general nature of the responsibilities and duties executed by this position. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned as needed or required. EEOC-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.