Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Benefits

Full time position with access to our comprehensive benefits which include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, short‑and‑long‑term disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k).

NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company’s policy does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

The Project Manager will manage day‑to‑day project level schedules, financials, status internal/external. Manages baseline responsibilities for successful projects. Active participant in the day‑to‑day work leading towards Project Schedule and Budget attainment. Leads our project team to exceed their construction execution and financial project goals by maintaining a focus on customer requirements and schedule attainment. As a Project Manager, you will develop new skills, work in a customer‑focused team environment, and join us in expanding network technology for a better community.

• Lead cross‑functional efforts between internal and field project teams to ensure on‑budget and on‑schedule delivery for the customer.
• Create high level project plan and milestone (design, notice to proceed, locate, permit, construction, splicing, closeout) schedule for multi‑year Construction projects utilizing project management software
• Management of multiple short duration projects and multi‑year projects that range from engineering through construction closeout.
• Manage project level financials based on project milestones to ensure proper revenue recognition during project lifecycle, including project invoicing
• Ensure projects meet milestones, schedules, or timeline requirements. Notify and coordinate between internal teams change in project scope and design change from customer
• Provide timely project status updates to manager and drives proactive communication across teams to reduce risks and obstacles
• Responsible for reviewing daily production and developing forecasts for the month and identifying material, labor, or customer driven delays
• Attends meetings and conference calls with the customer or corporate staff to support the efforts of project
• Support and analyze project finances to reconcile variances in project budgets, client invoicing, special invoicing (bid work, area wide protection), and payments
• Drive reduction in cycle time of PO billing by ensuring proper work close out and documentation packages are properly prepared
• Liaise with Account Receivable team to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Support bid process for new projects by reviewing RFPs and laying out schedule and coordinating between teams (Operations, BD) to ensure timely submission
• Develop and maintain bid database to analyze pricing
• Assist in developing reports and communications to external customer(s).
• Build processes and teams required to deliver all project requirements.
• Coordinate with the Project Construction Lead for timing, execution, and closeout of individual projects.
• Lead weekly meetings with the project team.
• Review crew maps, timesheets, and daily production logs as necessary to ensure accuracy in information across teams.
liPerform other duties as required and/or assigned.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Certified Project Manager (CPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) a plus
• 6‑10 years of progressively challenging project management; OSP Fiber Construction experience of 3+ years is a plus
• Understanding of Fiber Telecom Construction
• Effective communication with team members and other stakeholders such as clients is critical
• Ability to communicate at various levels from field to senior leadership teams
• Lead weekly meetings with the project team. Have ad hoc conversations with Client as needed
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in…