Project Manager - Low Voltage Outside Plant (OSP)

Description

• The Project Manager will engage in significant project escalations from any operations branch/department/program. The Sr. Project Manager will stay involved until the issue is resolved or brought back to a manageable situation for the existing PM.
• The Project Manager will develop risk mitigation strategies to proactively address challenges that may arise during project execution.
• The Project Manager will manage the workload distribution and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress.
• The Project Manager will monitor, support, and report on the largest profile projects. Focused on risk management, profit margin protection, efficient implementation practices, safety, quality, and the client experience.
• The Project Manager will monitor, support, and report on projects deemed as high risk. Focused on risk management, profit margin protection, efficient implementation practices, safety, quality, and the client experience.
• The Project Manager will plan for, manage, monitor, and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals.
• The Project Manager may participate in and/or facilitate the bid process.
• The Project Manager will mentor and coach partnering Project Managers to enhance their overall development and skillset.
• The Project Manager reviews all job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the customer and management.
• The Project Manager will create, develop and implement account process improvement(s).
• The Project Manager will manage all related quality and safety issues on customer work.
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• The Project Manager may represent the PMO involvement in “Pre-Con/Ops Handoff” and “Ops Implementation” meetings for Tier 5 levels.
• The Project Manager acts as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• The Project Manager will track project financials, statistics, key performance indicators, forecasting, etc. to monitor the project performance.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
• Must possess a minimum of seven (7) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• The Project Manager must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvements.
• Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.
• Must be able to travel to jobsites (as needed) in support of the primary job duties and responsibilities.
• Must have experience with formal scheduling Gantt chart tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera P6, Wrike, Smartsheet, Excel).
• Must have experience in customer and General Contractor interactions.
• Must have experience Project Managing large and complex projects (+$1M).
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Teams.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Must enjoy mentoring, guiding, and supporting other Project Managers.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a Company sponsored American Express Card.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Must possess at least a High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must thrive on managing challenging projects pertaining to scope, schedule, budget.
• Must have proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance