Project Director - St. Paul, MN

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Job Summary:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Outside Plant, the Project Director is the leader of their assigned project(s). The Project Director has the ultimate responsibility for the project budget, meeting project timelines, customer expectations, managing the project team, and interfacing with the customer.

What you will be doing:

• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources needed.

• Review project budgets, schedules, and requirements.

• Review and approve project cost reports submitted to the home office.

• Assign responsibilities to project team members.

• Oversee daily project activities to ensure completion on time and within budget.

• Oversee project scope, deliverables, and technical specifications.

• Ensure compliance with agreements, permits, and required authorizations.

• Deliver results that are quality, cost effective, and efficient.

• Communicate project requirements, equipment needs, and design specifications to internal and external stakeholders.

• Serve as a key point of contact for customers and internal teams, coordinating communication and meetings.

• Provide regular updates to the SVP of Outside Plant and other leaders.

• Represent Metronet professionally and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.

• Other duties as needed and directed.

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 based on experience

What You Need For This Position:

• BS/BA degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or civil engineering preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of Telecom construction and engineering, project budget creation and management, project scheduling and tracking, project finance, cost reporting, and field office operations.
• Strong computer skills, with emphasis using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Project.
• Familiarity with a variety of mapping, GIS and CADD drafting programs
• Ability to Work with Google Earth KMZ's and KML's.
• Ability and comfort putting together project estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Ability to understand complex instructions, develop and execute strategic plans, and communicate and promote company objectives to external organizations.

Join us and find out what it means to love your career!

At Metronet, we are the nation's largest independently owned 100% Fiber Optic company founded in the Midwest. We are customer-focused and provide cutting-edge fiber optic communication services, including fiber internet and full-featured Fiber Phone. We have been growing communities since 2005 and have built networks in more than 250 cities across 16 states.

We are proudly recognized as a Top Diversity Employer by Diversity Jobs in 2022. We believe in our people by growing their talent, offering career paths, advancement opportunities and skill development.

Metronet is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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