Project Manager – Telecom Installation & Commissioning

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

Are you looking for a place to expand your skills and grow in a career? Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We also provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and a variety of apprenticeship/continuing education programs. We pride ourselves on the versatility of our skillsets and the variety of services that we provide to our customers.

We maintain a high level of respect and dignity for our employees, customers, and the communities that we serve. We have always held a high regard for providing a flexible work-life balance for our employees and we will continue to do so.

We are a diverse and rapidly growing company that is continually on the lookout for emerging markets and opportunities. As an employee, the keys to success are maintaining a positive, can-do attitude and a strong sense of ambition and safety. These key attributes have contributed greatly to the success of our company and to the advancement of our workforce.

Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

The general role of the Project Manager - Telecom Installation & Commissioning is to supervise and direct the installation, testing, and commissioning of telecommunications network infrastructure across operational and industrial environments, including outside plant (OSP), inside plant (ISP), and network equipment deployments. This individual manages project tasks, personnel, and requirements in a dedicated, organized, and efficient manner, ensuring work is performed safely within active operational networks, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure sites.

The position must be detail oriented and performance driven to ensure that all project elements are synchronized and successfully completed. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget by designating project resources, monitoring progress, coordinating network commissioning and cutover activities, and maintaining open communication between customers and management.

This individual understands each product and supports the improvement of operational efficiency. This position will require a flexible schedule to include extended hours, nights, weekends, and travel with overnight stays as needed.

The Project Manager reports to the Department Manager and works primarily out of their assigned location.

• Determine and define project scope, objectives, and plan and direct resources to ensure successful completion
• Review network and installation designs
• Carry out daily operational tasks in an effective and timely manner
• Facilitate communications between office and field personnel
• Problem-solve issues and ensure continuous improvement
• Organize, file, and maintain all current project documents
• Enter information and manage the digital project databases
• Ensure compliance to customer network specifications, industry standards, and commissioning/acceptance test requirements
• Coordinate and execute daily administrative tasks to include the processing of timecards, vehicle and equipment assignments, work in progress reports (WIPs), invoices, etc.
• Schedule and confirm deliveries to field staff
• Ensure project adheres to a set schedule and meets the goals of the client
• Schedule meetings, phone calls, site visits, etc.
• Consult with and gather information from technicians, engineers, contractors, etc. to ensure an effective flow of information
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Coordinate installation, splicing, testing, and commissioning systems

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