Project Manager ISP/Transport

Job Title: PROJECT MANAGER ISP/Transport

Department: OPERATIONS 

Reports to: DIRECTOR 

FLSA Status: ☒  Exempt    ☐  Non-Exempt 

For more than 20 years Network Connex has been accelerating the performance of fiber and wireless network service providers, data center operators, hyperscale cloud companies, cable MSOs, utilities, government entities, and Fortune 500 enterprises. We offer a full range of turnkey capabilities through seasoned professionals in all ranks to provide our customers with a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving markets. Our services include state-of-the-art design and engineering; wireless and fiber construction; fiber placement, testing, and acceptance; construction management; and integration. 

In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a robust set of benefits from health, dental, vision, short & long-term disability and more.  What sets us apart is you are eligible to participate in our benefits programs the first of the month following your start date.  One of the shortest eligibility waiting periods in the industry!  Our Vanguard 401(k) plan comes with a 5% company match, which you are immediately vested in, and you can start participating at the same time as all the other benefits!  We have 10 (ten) paid company holidays, a generous PTO (Paid Time-Off) accrual schedule, and robust health & wellness programs that can help you earn discounts on your health premiums and more!  We go beyond base compensation and give you total rewards! 

Job Summary: The Project Manager position will have full P&L responsibility for assigned projects and will be responsible for the performance of in-house and subcontract crews. This includes onsite performance and supervision of all crew members. Ensuring all members of the crew abide by company safety standards while delivering quality work that meets our customer’s standards. The Project Manager will also be responsible for creating and submitting all required closeouts documents, ES&H and QA/QC on a site-by-site basis. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

•    Manage assigned customer clientele and their associated projects from start to completion.

•    Manage the overall project execution including scope, cost, safety, quality, schedule, implementation, and customer satisfaction. 

•    Manage on-site technicians through project completion.

•    Prepare project status reports, keep project trackers updated and ensure completed work meets all specifications. 

•    Complete projects within specified timeframes and funding parameters to ensure goals and objectives of projects and deliverables satisfy agreed upon standards of quality from customer and company. 

•    Monitor audit findings and make audit corrections within the customer’s timeline. 

•    Review closeout documentation prior to submission to client. 

•    Identify, track, and capture scope creep and manage change orders on all projects. 

•    Act as a liaison between field personnel, subcontractors & administration. 

•    Maintain and manage subcontractor relationships and provide subcontractors with Purchase Orders prior to work starting. 

•    Track and coordinate material delivery, schedule construction, and drive completion to meet schedule and budget expectations. 

•    Enter, update, and maintain project financials within the financial software platform. 

•    Enter, update, and maintain project progression in our project tracking software platform. 

•    Ability to read and understand customer provided prints, network diagrams, to identify project tasks and develop a scope of work document.  

•    Understanding of construction documents and ability to upload and download construction closeout documentation. 

•    Strong capabilities across all phases of project management, leadership, the ability to identify and resolve potential roadblocks and mitigate risks to ensure project success. 

•    Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. 

•    Strong interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. 

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

•    Experience within the Telecommunication, transport, Inside Plant, network, and integration industry preferred.

•    Knowledge of DC Power fundamentals, grounding, switches, routers, optics, copper, and network buildouts. 

•    Proven ability to analyze financial reports and budgets to plan the course of the work effectively.

•    Proven aptitude to demonstrate knowledge and experience in strategic planning and development.

•    Proven experience leading, motivating, and communicating consistently with employees and clients.

•    PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Education and Experience: 

•    Minimum of 5-year experience in the Telco, ILEC/CLEC, MSO, transport, Inside Plant industry, with a minimum of 2 years in installation, test and turn up. 

•    Experience in project management and in development of telecommunication infrastructure projects or consolidations. 

•    Possess a related bachelor's or equivalent years of experience.

 Physical Requirements: 

•    Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

•    Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

•    Some travel may be required to visit jobsites, training, or meetings.