Project Manager

Qualifications:
-Project Management: Strong understanding of project lifecycle, timelines, budgets, and resources.
-Problem Solving & Risk Mitigation: Able to proactively identify risks.
-PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar project management certification.
-Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication for coordinating between stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams.
-Telecommunications or Cable TV Industry: At least 5-7 years of experience, ideally in roles related to field operations, quality control, or damage prevention.
-Cable Locates & Damage Prevention: Familiarity with underground utility locating, including knowledge of locating technologies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
-Proficiency in project coordination methodologies and tools, with a demonstrated ability to lead the planning, design, and execution of complex projects within budget and timeline constraints.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and clients.
-Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating project risks.
-Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or mapping technologies used in cable locating.
-Must have experience with MS Excel, Power point and Excel as well as PM database management – (WorkFront, Sitetracker, etc.)

Job Responsibilities:
-Assist in developing M&Ps to outline all processes and requirements.
-Oversee the coordination and execution of all projects related to quality control, cable locates, and third-party damages, ensuring alignment with company objectives and timelines.
-Build and maintain contacts across each department including OSP, Construction and FS relating to damages, locates, forced relocates, etc.
-Develop and implement strategies to minimize third-party damage risks, including education and outreach programs for contractors and construction teams.
-Liaise with repair crews/construction teams to ensure timely restoration of services affected by third-party damages.
-Collaborate with internal departments such as engineering, operations, and construction to resolve issues related to cable locates, damages, and quality control.
-Provide recommendations to improve overall locate volumes, reduce damage incidents, and enhance quality standards.
-Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, and provide regular updates on progress.
-Experience with Telecom Construction standards and practices