Sr Specialist - Project Coordinator

Overview

At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting‑edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact?

The Sr Specialist
- Project Coordinator will provide coordination and organizational support for projects within a designated geographic area. This role is responsible for managing and facilitating the scheduling, tracking, and execution of a small to medium portfolio of network installation and upgrade projects with low to moderate risk, scope, and complexity. The Senior Specialist
- Project Coordinator will monitor project scopes, budget, timelines, installation progress, and integration activities.

This position offers remote work flexibility; however, the ideal candidate will be based in Wisconsin to support in‑market needs.

This position can be hired at a Specialist
- Project Coordinator (requisition  #) or Sr Specialist
- Project Coordinator (requisition  #) level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate. Different job postings exist for each of these positions. Please reference each job posting for the minimum qualifications required for each role and submit an application for each level that you are both interested and qualified for.

• Provide project coordination support for a geographic area and project management of assigned network projects. Provide coordination and scheduling activities utilizing project management system (Clarity), tools and aids such as project plans, reports and charts.
• Maintain plans throughout the life cycle of projects, consistent with internal practice and procedures. Monitor and manage project to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery within scope and of high quality. Provide project direction to internal TDS and third party resources. Ensure quality audits/inspections are completed during construction. Make sure all construction practices are adhered to and see that required acceptance tests are made per TDS standards.
• Support resource managers in tactical application of tools and reports. Provide regular and ad hoc reporting out of planning tool, tagging, and formatting projects.
• Produce detailed project/portfolio reports and notifications as appropriate. Track the capital budget expenditures for assigned projects and provides reporting from SAP as needed. Comply with all Sarbanes‑Oxley 404 requirements and processes.
• Ensure closure of project to include but not limited to; budget, invoice, contract, and retirement‑of‑units related to the capital project.
• Examine project documentation/data for completeness and accuracy.
• Evaluate and recommend changes in methods and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.
• Perform rudimentary office administration functions.
• Remain current with installation procedures and regulatory processes in order to assist in the planning of network changes and to be able to prepare and submit reports to the Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
  -OR- 4+ years of professional work experience.
• 3+ years of telecommunications or commercial construction experience.
• 1+ year of project leadership experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

• Project management experience with budget responsibility.
• Completion of one or more projects through all phases of at least one life cycle.
• Average of 10% time travel may be required with possible overnight stays.
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude and personal sense of urgency.
• Ability to perform in a self‑directed environment.
• Ability to plan, organize and control multiple tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including exceptional written and oral communication skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to resource, organize and deploy a strong team and foster a spirit of team play.
• Knowledge of appropriate tools for the system(s) preferred, which may include MS Project, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and any functional systems being affected by the project.
• Ability to…