Construction Project Manager

Insight Global is looking for a Senior Construction PM to join a large telecom client in their Ohio market. This is a contract to hire opportunity.

In this role, the project manager will be responsible for ensuring the timely, safe and cost-effective construction of company transmission sites, towers, collocations, outside plant projects (coax, copper and fiber optic) and civil site development. Under minimal supervision, coordinates with contractors, public utilities, equipment vendors, third parties and internal departments to achieve project objectives. Additionally, the incumbent must be competent at the full scope of project management duties associated with the deployment of multi-service telecommunications networks.

Position will report to the Construction manager and must be able to work in a team environment, working cross functionally within the operations organization.

• Direct supervision of construction of facility upgrades and additions throughout the regional territories as assigned to the project manager.
• Develop contractor relationships through bidding, negotiation and construction management.
• Develop contractor and vendor agreements, standards and contracts.
• Ensure cost-effective site development and appropriate contract administration.
• Confirmation of as-built and initial system performance specifications.
• Plan and schedule work with contractors, department of transportation, land owners and public utilities.
• Develop cost estimates for construction and implementation of all services to be provided.
• Responsible for following, supporting, enforcing all internal control processes and procedures.
• Perform research on new construction tools and methods of construction.
• Manage multiple, simultaneous construction initiatives working closely with the engineering teams.
• Perform risk management. Identify and respond to potential issues and create contingency plans to minimize project risks.
• Perform on-call 24x7 rotational duties to lead and assist in after-hour service restoration and repairs.

• 4+ years of Project Management working with construction vendors on construction sites.
• 4+ years of Telecommunications experience.
• Must understand aerial and underground fiber construction and be able to explain to someone who does not.
• 4+ years of Utility Construction experience.
• Experience managing construction budgets, and ability to identify budget risks early in a project.
• Experience visiting sites for quality control checks.
• Experience in MS Word, Excel and Project Management software (Sitetracker, Smartsheet).
• General understanding of data networking, including design, troubleshooting, and configuration of various wired and wireless network topologies, CATV systems and coaxial design and construction.
• Excellent organization and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project and/or Construction management certification(s) preferred.

• Project management experience pertaining to large scale residential and commercial projects in access of 100 miles and 2500 homes, grant projects and/or acquisitions.

• Project management experience pertaining to large scale residential and commercial projects in access of 100 miles and 2500 homes, grant projects and/or acquisitions.

Contract to hire opportunity.

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Project Management

• Telecommunications