Project Manager - Construction

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As one of the largest utility distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates. Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions to essential utility services impacting our local and broader communities.

We are powered by our people. Across our nationwide reach and diversity, we adapt, dare, and learn as a team. Through our tremendous growth, we are continuing to develop opportunities and look for people to join us as we journey forward.

Job Summary

The Project Manager – Construction is responsible for defining project scope and objectives, coordinating activities of a project team, and identifying resources for the completion of broadband and/or fiberoptic construction related tasks. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Responsible for project tracking and analysis. Ensures the installation adherences to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Practices good interpersonal relations, using tact, courtesy, a positive attitude toward customers and co-workers, pleasant telephone and email etiquette, and a general attitude as a representative of goodwill on behalf of the company at work or during company travel.
• Lead a project team within a project deployment area including team members, vendors, and contractors.
• Manage delivery schedules, and human resources to ensure on time completion.
• Lead internal meetings with other managers and team members to review the status of the program and implement changes as necessary to ensure timely completion.
• Attend customer meetings to provide customer with comprehensive status reports and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise.
• Ensure that all work is maintained in a tracking system with complete accuracy.
• Ensuring all workmanship meets standards
• Responsible for the completion of all required forms: Timesheets, client signoffs, Change Orders, Project Summaries and Final Checklists.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience managing Outside Plant projects.
• Advanced experience with MS Office, Project, Visio, and Google Earth.
• Be able to Understand Contractor Work Processes
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Extremely organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible, take direction with ease, including changes to schedule and workflow priorities.
• Critical thinking skills; make assessments and provide solutions to problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Technology, or Engineering; OR An Associate’s Degree / Certificate in Project Management with 3+ Years Project Management Experience
• GIS/Mapping, AutoCAD experience a plus
• Electric Utility Experience a plus
• PMP certification preferred.

Why work for Irby Utilities?

Irby Utilities is a crucial link in the distribution chain, connecting manufacturers to their customers in electrical power, natural gas, and broadband services. Our team delivers end-to-end solutions through logistical and operational support, sales and account management, project services, data analysis, and more. We firmly attribute our success to our people in each of these fields, and we are constantly advancing our skills and abilities.

Our Competitive Benefits?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation and Personal, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance.

About Irby Utilities

Irby Utilities is one of the three largest electrical utility distribution companies in the United States, with over $1.5 Billion in annual sales and 700 employees across more than 45 branches in 27 states.  We have experienced incredible growth over the past five years, presenting many outstanding career & development opportunities throughout the country in various locations such as:  Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland and Minneapolis.

Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, and continues to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity.   Irby is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States.  Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.

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