Senior Project Manager in Dulles, Virginia at Custom Computer Cable Inc

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex telecommunications, structured cabling, and data center infrastructure projects. This leadership role oversees multiple high-profile projects while ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer expectations and CCCI quality standards.

The Senior Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers, internal leadership, and project teams, providing strategic oversight from project initiation through closeout. This position requires advanced knowledge of structured cabling systems, project estimating, resource planning, financial management, and customer relationship management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities-
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead multiple complex telecommunications, structured cabling, and data center infrastructure projects simultaneously.
Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring exceptional communication and customer satisfaction.
Review project specifications, architectural drawings, contracts, and technical documentation to develop project execution strategies.
Prepare and validate project scopes, labor estimates, material takeoffs, budgets, and schedules.
Manage project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cost control, invoicing support, and change orders.
Coordinate project schedules, manpower planning, procurement activities, and resource allocation with Operations and field leadership.
Oversee structured cabling deployments involving copper, fiber optic, MPO/MTP systems, fusion splicing, backbone infrastructure, and related low-voltage systems.
Verify Bills of Material (BOMs), pathway capacity, containment systems, and equipment requirements prior to project execution.
Partner with Project Superintendents and Foremen to monitor field productivity, quality, safety, and schedule performance.
Conduct project meetings with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, contract requirements, company policies, industry standards, and applicable codes.
Review project documentation, daily reports, schedules, testing documentation, and closeout packages for completeness and accuracy.
Mentor Project Managers and support the development of future operational leaders.
Build long-term customer relationships while identifying opportunities for future business growth.
Maintain proficiency with project management software, CRM platforms, estimating tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Executive Leadership.

Minimum Qualifications-
High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
8–10+ years of project management experience within telecommunications, structured cabling, low-voltage, or commercial construction.
Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial and mission-critical data center projects.
Strong knowledge of copper and fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling systems, and telecommunications construction.
Proven experience developing project estimates, labor forecasts, schedules, and budgets.
Strong understanding of contract administration, change management, and project financial controls.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications-
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certification
BICSI Technician, Project Management, or RCDD Certification
OSHA 30 Certification
Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Procore, Primavera P6, Salesforce, or comparable project management platforms.
Experience managing hyperscale data center or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
Experience leading cross-functional project teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-
Successful Project Superintendent demonstrate:

• Advanced project planning and execution skills
Strong financial and budget management abilities
Strategic thinking and decision-making
Excellent customer relationship management
Leadership and team development
Contract interpretation and scope management
Risk assessment and mitigation
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Negotiation and conflict resolution
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)-
Performance may be evaluated based on:

• Project profitability
On-time project completion
Budget performance
Customer satisfaction
Quality and safety performance
Schedule adherence
Change order management
Team development and employee retention
Documentation accuracy
Operational efficiency

Physical Demands & Work Environment-
The physical demands described below represent those required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees in this role regularly:

• Sit for extended periods while managing project documentation, meetings, and customer communications.
Frequently use computers, mobile devices, and standard office equipment.
Conduct project site visits requiring standing, walking, climbing stairs, and navigating active construction environments.
Occasionally lift or carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Travel to customer locations, project sites, and company offices as required.
Work Environment-

This position is based in CCCI's Dulles, Virginia, office with frequent travel to customer facilities and active construction sites.

Work environments include:
Corporate offices
Commercial construction sites
Data centers
Manufacturing facilities
Customer Campuses
Mission-critical environments

Extended work hours, evenings, weekends, and overnight travel may be required to support customer schedules and critical project milestones.

Why Join CCCI?
At CCCI, we believe our employees are our greatest investment. We foster a culture built on teamwork, integrity, continuous learning, and mutual respect. Whether you're beginning your career or looking for your next opportunity to grow, you'll find meaningful work, supportive leadership, and opportunities to advance within our organization.

Benefits-
Eligible employees may enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Competitive Salary
Performance Bonus Opportunities
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company-Paid Professional Development
Leadership Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity-
CCCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and applicable laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer-
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. CCCI reserves the right to modify, interpret, or assign responsibilities as business needs change, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.