Telecom Project Leader – Delivery & Profitability

Job Summary

The Project Manager is the overall manager for assigned project(s). The Project Manager ensures that all contracted work is developed, implemented, installed and managed in accordance with the Company’s requirements, including but not limited to, safety, quality, management and financial performance requirements. All aspects of the assigned project(s) must be carried out as efficiently as possible with respect to staffing, materials management, financial management, customer care and customer delivery goals.

• The Project Manager will hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge, if necessary, all project related staff. Effectively manage all human resource issues (and allocate as needed) per Company policies and procedures. Complete recommendations for project related employees’ performance ratings, promotions and pay changes. Provide guidance and mentoring to meet all customer and Company goals and objectives.
• Manage the workload distribution and monitor the customer delivery and job installation progress.
• Plan for, manage, monitor and maintain project profitability to achieve Company goals.
• 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.
• Manage all related quality and safety issues on customer work.
• Participate in and/or facilitate the bid process.
• Acts as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• Create, develop and implement account process improvement(s).
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Be self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Have proven problem‑solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Be able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Have the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.
• Secure and maintain a Company sponsored American Express Card.
• Use the following trade Tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt‑ohmmeter, 4‑pair continuity tester and 5‑gang punch tool.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

USD $90,000.00 / Yr (Min)

USD $ / Yr (Max)

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• 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.

• Position promotes into Operations Manager or Branch Manager.

4-6 years

No

High School

• Safety is Priority One
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long‑term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

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