Assistant Project Manager

Why E2 Optics? 🔌 Step Into the Future with E2 Optics! 🔌  Are you ready to elevate your career with an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator that's leading the charge in the data center revolution? E2 Optics is one of the fastest-growing and most stable companies at the core of the tech industry-powering the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and the innovations of tomorrow. At E2 Optics, you will work with cutting-edge systems in some of the most advanced environments in the world. We invest in your growth through hands-on experience, industry certifications, and leadership opportunities that put you in charge of teams and outcomes. Collaboration is in our DNA - we believe in lifting each other up, mentoring with purpose, and celebrating every win. If you are looking to be part of something meaningful, fast-moving, and future-focused, your next opportunity is here. Join one of America's largest and fastest-growing tech integrators and help us shape what's next. What You'll Do Safety is E2 Optics' number one Core Value. All employees are expected to follow safe work practices, as well as adhere to company and client worksite safety policies and procedures. Promote company Core Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture Participates in the RFP Process, completing a detailed review of plans, specifications and bid form. Reviews contract/work orders for content, validity, and changes. Cultivate and maintain customer relationships to secure and expand business opportunities. Provide initial client interface to assess scope of work, schedule, and resources necessary to successfully complete a project. Work with the Operations team to ensure proper materials, equipment and labor are available. Develops mobilization plan and oversees the acquisition of any required equipment. Develops resource plan and evaluates needs in conjunction with other site resource requirements. Manage project scheduling requirements to control costs and meet contract requirements. Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships; streamline project activities for efficiencies; communicate with staff and upper management to keep all informed of customer and job requirements. Participates in progress update meetings and provide customer with progress reports as per the contractual requirements. Work with PM/PE/SI to prepare all change orders and manage to complete using customer required tools. Monitor installation activities in conjunction with the onsite E2 personnel to ensure project is delivered on schedule and within budget. Partner with QA/QC Team to ensure specifications are communicated, anchored and achieved in accordance to client quality plan requirements. Manage job cost/profitability and schedules through internal systems and reports: work with customer teams to meet master schedule such as providing specific work dates for scheduled items; communicate with internal resources regarding project updates, scope changes, order changes, and other events impacting the project; ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met. Track projects, evaluate cost vs. performance to ensure projects come in on time and within budget. Represent the company in client project meetings. Participate in all meetings, conference calls and company required meetings throughout the year as assigned by your manager. Coordinate with PE to facilitate that project close-outs are completed efficiently and accurately. May assist in accounts receivable when required. Manage customer acceptance and signoff of the projects. Provide coaching, development and guidance to direct reports and/or team members, encouraging them to promote a Lean culture and to develop with emerging technologies. Drive continuous improvement activities and support Lean initiatives across the site to align with deployed corporate strategic goals. This position is generally expected to require overnight travel. The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics. Additional Responsibilities: As identified and assigned. What We Are Looking For High school diploma or GED with experience required, associate or bachelors degree preferred Certified PMP preferred BICSI RCDD Certification preferred BICSI RTPM Certification preferred OSHA 30 certified preferred Knowledge of general building codes and BICSI Standards Minimum 2 years experience in commercial and/or data center construction and project management including the installation of standard cabling technologies, rack infrastructure and managing large scale build projects including the ability to communicate, prioritize and manage time effectively Experience managing large scale client projects with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contracts Product experience with Panduit, CommScope, Corning, and others Successful completion of previous telecommunication projects Experience managing large projects (1+ million) and service contracts The position involves projects and/or assignments requiring considerable decision-making authority regarding procedures, plans and schedules Must be proficient in problem solving and root cause analysis to determine best feasible solutions Knowledge of structured cabling industry including technology, quality, and safety standards What We Offer Competitive pay Opportunities for professional development and career growth BICSI training facilities A supportive and inclusive work environment Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Work Environment and Physical Demands The standard work environment for this position is an indoors business office and construction environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This role requires sitting, use of hands and arms, verbal communication, and occasional physical movement such as stooping or kneeling. The employee is frequently require