Construction Project Manager (telecom)

Company: Wiverse
Location: Austin, TX

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Wiverse is looking for a Project Manager in Austin.

Candidates with experience managing multidisciplinary projects involving multiple vendors across the areas required to develop a site.

Responsible for the effective management of all designated projects and their associated budgets and schedules, including coordinating all deliverables and requirements of the entire cross-functional project team. Ensure all projects are completed according to the underlying contract and to mutually agreed upon timelines of the customer. Ensure that the Technology Innovation Manager and Director – Tech Innovation are aware of issues that will impact timely project completion or cost, and pro-actively seek to identify and communicate any schedule and budget risks.

Essential Job Functions

  • Manage assigned projects from inception to completion, ensuring that all activities, including contracting, product/equipment ordering, construction, optimization, close-out, and hand-off are effectively and efficiently coordinated and completed on time within budget and in accordance with the underlying contract / LSO.
  • Manage all external vendors necessary for timely completion and within budget.
  • Develop accurate project plan and budget for all assigned projects, modify as needed and direct close-out of completed jobs including the receipt of all required documentation.
  • Attend project update meetings to provide the Technology Innovation Manager with comprehensive job status reports and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise.
  • Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate close-out documents are distributed in a timely manner in accordance with corporate and customer standards.
  • Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.

Education/Certifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience * A valid driver’s license required * Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred

Experience/Minimum Requirements

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of project management experience * Managing project budgets or related financial experience * Customer-facing project management experience

Other Skills/Abilities

  • Advanced knowledge of Public and Private right of way project deployment, including regulatory and permitting processes.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints along with civil inside & outside plant construction methods or tower/roof top structural details.
  • Ability to direct the diagnosis of work flow problems, critical paths and institute remedies * Ability to read and understand financial metrics and identify remedies to financial issues * Customer service orientation with a strong problem solving approach * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to manage and process multiple data streams * Knowledge of construction services: Telco, power, fiber, basic construction, vendor equipment requirements, and antennas

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $45.00 to $48.00 /hour

Experience:

  • Telecom: 2 years (Required)
  • Construction: 2 years (Required)
  • Project Management: 4 years (Required)
  • Vendor Management: 2 years (Required)

Contract Length:

  • 7 – 11 months

Benefits:

  • Health insurance