Operations & Project Manager – Low Voltage (Div 27/28)

Coranet•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

We are seeking a Low Voltage Infrastructure Operations Manager in South Florida / Fort Lauderdale. Reporting to Coranet's VP of Operations, the Florida Operations Manager manages our local construction projects, operations, and field teams within the Florida market. He or she handles Coranet's structured cabling, audio-visual, wireless, access control, and video surveillance installations and upgrades for our client's real estate assets (office, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, and retail). This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless deployment and construction of our client's IT infrastructure and low-voltage projects while managing internal operations, field teams, and job profitability. The Florida Operations Manager serves as the crucial point of contact with clients, consultants, GCs, and other end users once a project commences. They provide direction to the onsite team, vendors, and subcontractors. The operations manager should have a strong understanding of CSI Division 27 and Division 28 scope. They should be willing to implement change, strategize with senior management, and voice insight into operational efficiencies. This position offers a great opportunity to grow within the organization and work closely with key players - internal and external. It is a fast-paced role requiring attention to detail, a can-do attitude, self-management, and the ability to quickly turn around deliverables to clients and team members. The candidate should be comfortable communicating regularly and quickly with all parties via email, text, phone calls, and in person. He or she should also be comfortable working in Excel and with numbers for budgeting purposes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
4 years of experience in operations and/or project management, with a strong focus on IT infrastructure, networking, cabling, audio-visual systems, wireless technologies, and physical security solutions.
Proven track record of managing numerous large-scale low voltage / IT projects and leading cross-functional teams, including field workers.
Strong understanding of current technology trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to understand blueprints and technical drawings.
Procore (or similar), Bluebeam, MS Project/Smartsheet, Excel, takeoff/submittal tools
Comfortable producing weekly look-ahead schedules, manpower plans, and client reports
Excellent leadership, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Flexibility to adapt to changing customer priorities and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to travel to customers' sites as needed
Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

Manage ground-up and major renovation builds across multifamily, hospitality, industrial, retail, and office in Florida.
Deep ownership of Div 27/28 scope: pathways/spaces (IDF/MDF), copper/fiber, wireless, AV, access control, video, intercom and related integrations.
Lead schedule coordination with GCs, consultants, owners/PMs, and other trades to hit rough-in, trim, and closeout milestones.
Drive job profitability through labor planning, production tracking, change management, and clean project closeout.
Develop and implement strategies for effectively managing low voltage / structured cabling infrastructure, audio-visual systems, wireless networks, video surveillance systems, and physical security projects across the Florida market.
Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of all Florida construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope and budget.
Monitor field utilization and capacity - ensure that lead foremen and technicians are working at full capacity and are planning for future growth.
Manage local subcontractor relationships, including the selection, negotiation, and performance evaluation.
Conduct project kickoff meetings with Sales, Design, and Engineering to gain overall project vision, highlight any potential hurdles, and define the project schedule.
Schedule and conduct project walk-throughs with appropriate employees, subcontractors, general contractors, and clients. Review and evaluate shop drawings and product submittals.
Understand copper and fiber optic infrastructure, including pathways, riser spaces, IDF/MDFs, and data centers.
Manage and communicate project milestones, plans, budget, margins, and resource/cost analysis (labor hours, materials, and equipment costs)
Work with field workers to ensure all equipment and materials are ordered, received, logged, and staged before the start of the project
Manage change order requests from the client. Coordinate with the appropriate sales and engineering resources for pricing and client acceptance as required.
Send Daily and Weekly updates to the client on project status, scheduling, and open issues as required for the project size.
Conduct regular reviews and audits of systems and processes within the Florida market to identify areas for enhancement or upgrade.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align operations with business objectives and satisfy customers.