DFTTC Project Manager

Who we are:

Vertex Innovations, Inc. is a Colorado company founded in 2003 by Wayne and Erica Smith. We could see where the future of communications was heading and wanted to take our passion and skill to build the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure. Since those early days Vertex Innovations has managed the buildout of today’s wireless and fiber networks connecting millions of Americans and improving the lives in the pursuit of a connected society.

What our Mission is:

to use our talents, experience, knowledge and determination to create a connected society where everyone has the opportunity to foster connections, obtain knowledge and create an impact on society.

What we believe:

At Vertex these core values created by our team are our guide in creating today’s connected society.

Integrity – To move through the world with honesty and truth empowering our employees, clients and communities through our words and actions.

Accountability – To take full ownership and responsibility in our roles as we serve our company, clients and communities.

Commitment – To stand behind our word and our promises

Respect – To embrace and honor the individuals, clients and companies in their contribution to the work that we create together through our interactions, conversations and our way of being.

Performance – To allow ourselves to be measured by our commitments and be accountable for every action to our employees, clients and communities.

Who you need to be:

You need to be a person who lives their life with integrity, accountability, commitment, respect and with a passion for performance in creating something bigger than yourself. A person who makes a contribution to everyone they meet and a true servant of others. Most importantly a person who wants to learn new tools, processes and doesn’t mind documenting the processes and communications to insure that we as a company are improving every day.

What to expect:

Expect things to change rapidly and to grow exponentially! Expect to meet new people almost every day. Expect to learn new technology while it is being invented, not after. Plan to learn all of our employees and clients’ needs and their roles within the company. Expect to learn and understand different cultures throughout the United States. Expect to be challenged every day with new ideas and new ways of completing our work. Expect to be tested and challenged on your contribution and skills. Most importantly expect to be part of our team and family.

What you will get:

You will get the ability to work in the exciting field of telecommunications and meet individuals who have dedicated their career to building the networks that connect people from all over the world.

• A spot on the best performing team in telecom project management
• Opportunities to learn, grow and develop professionally with funding for additional training and education
• A very competitive salary
• Incredible benefits, including $450 company paid premiums (medical, dental AND life)
• Support for your future with retirement planning and annual profit sharing
• The tools to succeed, including company phone and technology resources (laptop, monitor)
• Discounts on your personal wireless service plans
• Personal Protective Equipment
• A chance to give back to the community as part of Vertex’s corporate social responsibility
• So much more

Essential Functions:

• Ensure all DFTTC (Dark Fiber to the Cell) consultants are working productively and consistent with the clients DFTTC SOW.
• Manage Remote Teams including Project Managers, Construction Managers and Project Support Specialists.
• Will be responsible for DFTTC (Dark Fiber to the Cell) Projects in 6 States meeting required client Milestones.
• Be primary customer interface for Project Milestone Reporting.
• Ensure work is performed to the level of quality required to completely satisfy each client.
• Maintains quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards; analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems; identifying trends; recommending system improvements
• Handling all project coordination, conference calls, spreadsheets, driving vendor/client project reports, scheduling, and presentation slides/reporting.
• Monitoring schedules and alerting on conditions which may lead to delays in the completion of work or delays to when the construction schedule falls behind.
• Communicating progress and problems associated with project.
• Providing documentation and written record as to the progress, problems, solutions, change orders, and other items which reflect the progress or lack of.
• Establishes strategic goals by gathering pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information; identifying and evaluating trends and options; choosing a course of action; defining objectives; evaluating outcomes.
• Will be responsible for making sure that the Project Database (SaaS) is up to date and data integrity is checked on a weekly basis.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, and problem solving skills required.
• Any other management duties assigned by the management team.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts Required
• Must have experience in the Wireless Industry. Cell Site Construction, Fiber or Ethernet Backhaul, Data Center or MSC Construction.
• 3-5 years Documented work experience managing employees and experience leading remote teams.
• High-integrity leader who can gain respect from consultants and account managers
• Must be willing to travel to client and consultant locations in the US
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and implement strategies that impact business operations.
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Calm under pressure and courage to face adversity head on.
• Problem Analysis & Solving – Analyzing complex problems, evaluate alternatives & identify sound options; resolving problems and create a way forward.
• Flexibility – Adapting own efforts to facilitate change in dynamic environments; able and willing to take on new tasks and problems as they arise; and under own initiative if necessary.
• Organization Agility – Capacity to perceive the impact & implications of decisions & activities on other parts of the business.
• Initiative – The ability to think ahead about what needs to be done, spotting opportunities & taking action to make the most of them.
• Ability to build strong client relationships through communication and opening client feedback channels.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear in a potential noisy environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This full-time position is exempt. Days and hours of work may fluctuate based on needs of the client and the project. Minimum work requirement is 40 hours each week, project may require longer hours and “maintenance window” work, which is considered night shift.

If you are looking for a career opportunity to use your management and organization skills in the high growth field of wireless telecommunications this may be for you. Apply today!

VERTEX Innovations, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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