Project Manager I

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Springfield, IL, USA
In-Office
70K-80K Annually
Senior level
Logistics • Professional Services • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Manage day-to-day project and operations activities for telecommunications rollouts, including scheduling technicians, budgeting, reporting, customer updates, scope definition, and ensuring safety and company policy compliance.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Job Summary:  

The Project Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities and work closely with the operations team, while helping grow and provide technical expertise in this area of the companyThe ideal candidate should be a self-motivated problem solver that’s able to operate in a fast-paced, high volume work environment. 

 

Job Requirements: 

  • Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.  This includes goal setting, production, reporting, budgeting, efficiently solving issues with DirecTV and DirecTV customers, technician scheduling and morale 
  • Show exemplary customer service to DirecTV, DirecTV customers, corporate leadership, subordinate supervisors and technicians, ability to instill technicians with professional, customer service driven attitude. 
  • Ensure that company policy is adhered to with respect to, but not limited to, safety, assets, production etc. 
  • Oversee business financials and provide reporting to management 
  • Provide customer follow-up for:  general inquiries, feedback on ongoing and completed projects as required 
  • Update customers with regular status updates and scope of work changes 
  • Complete regular follow up with local management and field technicians and provide frequent status updates to senior management 
  • Work with customers and senior management to help define a scope of work for larger projects and rollouts 
  • Other duties as assigned 

Salary Range:

$70,000 to $80,000

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in general business; or a combination of education and work experience along with required skill set
  • PMP or CAPM preferred

Position Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong command of the English language is required.

Technical Skills:

  • Experience in an operations environment in telecommunications, VoIP, satellite, routers, networking equipment and/or cabling.
  • Experience with telecommunication dispatching and project management
  • Experience working with multiple projects at one time
  • Ability to work with project deadlines, project changes, and the ability to overcome unforeseen project challenges
  • Ability to trouble shoot and solve technical, personnel or other project related issues
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to motivate, lead, teach and train on proper work and safety procedures
  • Leadership and negotiation, conflict management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, strong customer orientation
  • Strong business minded consultative approach with focus on profitability and margin
  • Working knowledge of business processes, including tender and sales
  • Strong financial understanding; ability to interpret project financial indicators and use them as part of the decision-making process
  • Work in schedule driven environment, including working efficiently, multi-tasking, meeting stringent deadlines, and achieving project goals
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written skills
  • Public speaking and presentations skills
  • Skills in mentoring and training employees with varying educational backgrounds and aptitudes

Physical Requirements:

  • Lift up to 65 lbs. of equipment and tools
  • May be required to work long and unpredictable hours
  • Travel required up to 50% of the time
  • Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing

UniTek Global Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in general business or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • PMP or CAPM certification
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Project Management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in telecommunications operations, including VoIP, satellite, routers, networking equipment, and/or cabling
  • Experience with telecommunication dispatching
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting project deadlines
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and interpreting project financial indicators
  • Ability to schedule, lead, motivate, train, and manage field technicians
  • Ability to lift up to 65 lbs
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
  • Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening
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The Company
133 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

UniTek Global Services is a leading provider of end-to-end fiber and broadband construction across the U.S. and Canada. The company builds, powers, and maintains the broadband infrastructure that connects communities across North America. Their services encompass every phase of construction, from initial planning and engineering to aerial and underground deployment, splicing, and final network validation, ensuring high-quality, scalable connectivity solutions.

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