Project Lead

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Project Lead

Chattanooga, TN

Southeast Utilities of GA, a Congruex Company, is looking for a Project Lead to join our construction team. Learn more about our operating unit at www.congruex.com/southeast-utilities-of-georgia/

Who is Congruex

Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.

We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us?

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Job Summary:

Our operating unit provides construction telecom services, and we are looking for a Project Lead to join our team.

The Project Lead is a first-level management position. This position will demonstrate technical expertise (copper twisted-pair communication lines). While technical expertise in the Construction industry is required, the position is not a hands-on construction position. Instead, the job responsibilities are primarily office-centered in nature and require computer literacy in various computer programs.

Project Leads work closely with management and construction teams (internal and external) to manage resources, assign work, adhere to deadlines, and to ensure SEU gets paid for work it performs. Ultimately the Project Lead's duties are centered around getting projects completed on time, within budget and meeting high quality standards. Project Leads provide direction through a jobsite foreman and do not provide any direct supervision or direction of Field Workers/employees.

Job Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of underground boring, trenching, excavation

• Accountable for the overall Project Management for Work Orders provided by various Customers

• Receive and acknowledge work requests from customers

• Review all work order requests to determine the appropriate construction work to be performed by verifying dimensions and footages

• Coordinating and scheduling work to ensure personnel are efficiently employed

• Assign work orders to Field Crews both in-house employees and subcontractors

• Act as the primary point of contact for any related issues involving specific work orders

• Manage all work orders and crew assignments to ensure timely completion while efficiently employing labor and equipment

• Follow-up on all incomplete work orders that are awaiting parts/materials to ensure completion

• Have final build-out packages prepared consisting of drawings, dailies, and other documents so that work orders can be invoiced to the customer

• Coordinate invoicing with billing/admin assistants

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A positive can-do attitude and openness to trying things new ways

• GRIT values - Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently

• Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in various stages of completion

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with superiors and subordinates

• Must be able to operate a computer and use various computer programs including Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in the telecom, utility, construction, and/or engineering industry
• 3-5 years' experience in telecommunications / construction with related project management experience

Why Work At Congruex

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family. We offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

• 401(k) Program with a 4% company match

• Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts

• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

• Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options

• The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

The Fine Print:

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.