Russell Jones

About Russell Jones

A results-oriented Network Transport Systems Manager / Professional with progressive career in information systems for both government and commercial environments. Decisive and goal oriented, able to set realistic priorities to coordinate and complete multiple complex projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to adapt readily to new situations while maintaining consistently superior levels of productivity. A proactive leadership style which instills confidence in peers and staff. Broad based exposure to all aspects of structured cabling technology strategies. As a PM, I have a $6M Managed Business and a $2M Sales (Farming) Quota to meet each year.I have been meeting and exceeding this quota along with the following responsibilities:Pre-Sales Phase Activities:Customer pre-bid meetingVision kick-off meetingSupport Sales in Opportunity QualificationSupport RFP/RFQ Review ProcessSupport Risk Analysis ProcessDesign developmentProposal Question/clarification developmentPricing strategy (Labor and Materials)Obtain Materials pricingCreate P&L and schedule P&L reviewsPerform Peer P&L/Design reviewsDevelopment of SOW, BOM, and assumptionsDevelop Gantt chart/scheduleSupport Final Proposal ReviewSupport Sales in Closing the Deal Planning Phase Activities:Review Customer Requirements and Contract.Proactively perform Risk Analysis and plan appropriatelyDevelop Project Schedule in compliance with customer requirementsDevelopment of a clear, concise and complete Work Package for Operations or when appropriate the Subcontractor responsible for performing installation activities. Include the following: SOW, BOL/BOM, Test & Acceptance Plan, Communications Plan Assumptions, unique customer requirements/rules and standards and necessary floor plans and design layouts.Develop Material Procurement and Delivery ScheduleSchedule Customer Kick-off/Scope Review meeting Implementation Phase Activities:Initial Material OrderSupport On-going Material ManagementSupport Quality Assurance ProcessSchedule In-progress project meetings (Internal and External)Deliver Weekly Project Status Reports to CustomerProgress InvoicingMonitor documentationManage Change Control and Procure change ordersMonitor Risks and initiate necessary Proactive and Corrective Actions Closing Phase Activities:Provide Support for Site QA Walk-through (Internal and w/ Client)Monitor Punch-list CloseoutMonitor Documentation ProcessDocumentation DeliveryWarranty ApplicationProject Accept./ Sign-OffVerify job costs are accurate

Experience

1. Director of Project Management

   Vision Technologies

   Jan 2026 — Present

Skills

• Wireless
• Optical Fiber
• Structured Cabling
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Telecommunications
• Data Center
• Fiber Optics
• Cabling
• Proposal Writing
• Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Networking
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Security
• Software Installation
• Strategic Planning
• Testing
• Wireless Networking
• Wifi
• Vendor Management
• Management
• Integration
• Customer Service
• Cctv
• Account Management
• Closed-Circuit Television (Cctv)
• Wireless Technologies
• Business Development