Senior Project Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Plans all phases of the engineering and construction project lifecycle from order intake to payment received.

· Leads project meetings, creates agendas, assigns action items, follows up on open action items, and holds team accountable for commitments.

· Creates detailed schedule that outlines due dates for each task, rolling up to milestones and deliverables.

· Creates and updates project level forecast monthly for all assigned projects.

· Implement change management protocols and ensure teams are performing against the scope as written

· Monitors utilization and works with engineering managers and construction managers to ensure resources are correctly allocated to the project.

· Manages permit coordinators, ensures team is updating applicable trackers at appropriate intervals and sets priorities for them.

· Professionally communicates with clients and all other stakeholders (both internal and external).

· Clears roadblocks impacting the design, field, permitting, and GIS teams.

· Collaborates with construction manager and engineering managers (design, field, permit, and GIS).

· Provides weekly updates on project financial health on internal calls and speaks to monthly forecast each week.

· Meets with Jurisdictions Having Authority (JHAs) and communicates all applicable local, state, national codes and regulations, and safety precautions are followed by the design and permitting team.

· Coaches and mentors team, including other project managers when appropriate.

· Conducts performance management functions when necessary and follows through with proper documentation.

· Escalates internally when challenges arise between engineering and construction (or within a given team) for resolution.

· Submits and approves timesheets daily with the appropriate time coded to the project, aspect, and task.

· Conducts interviews of permit coordinators, project coordinator candidates and project managers and is involved in hiring decisions.

· Stays current with scope changes and understands the scope applicable to the work being performed to maintain change control and where appropriate, complete change orders with the client.

· Comes well prepared for meetings with client, peer managers and SQUAN Leadership.

· Focuses on high level customer interaction to both internal and external customers.

· Other duties as assigned by Director of PMO or Program Manager.

· Collaborates with Construction Support team to ensure proper status reporting and that efficiencies are maximized between engineering and construction.

· Collaborate with Program Manager and PMO Director to propose/develop best in class practices for project management are in place for new clients and markets.

· Work with PMO Director to present proposed changes to PM practices and standards to appropriate VPs for buy in where appropriate.

· Implementation of approved process changes across the organization

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Knows how to use standard project management software.

· Ability to balance Client expectations with engineering needs and construction requirements and be able to balance being accountable to all three.

· Builds strong relationships with clients, contractors, and construction team.

· Strong knowledge of outside plant engineering, permitting, and design

· Ability to manage multiple projects in multiple markets simultaneously and/or the ability to manage one large project or program successfully.

· Ability to manage, coach, and develop project managers.

· Ability to comprehend complex scopes/statements of work and quickly identify out of scope

· Has strong working knowledge of OSP that allows for building sufficiently detailed trackers, schedules, and budgets.

· Manages Permit Coordinators, Project Coordinators, and Project Managers through regular communication, setting clear expectations, trains and coaches when needed, and assists with professional development.

· Excels at organization, time-management, problem-solving, planning, forecasting and budgeting.

· Strong work ethic, leads by example, takes ownership of project and tasks performed by himself/herself and the team, and does what it takes to get the job done and meet/exceed client expectations.

· Attention to detail and takes pride in his/her work.

· Very proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and with various other software programs for data entry.

· Ability to communicate professionally at all times, with clarity, at the frequencies required by management and customers.

· Ability to understand different personalities and adjust approach accordingly.

· Able to articulate complex concepts in easy-to-understand terms

· Must be able to give feedback in a constructive manner and be able to adjust messaging based on the audience to get the desired results.

· Attends client meetings and represents Squan as the single point of contact for projects assigned.

· Ability to travel to multiple sites as required.

· Work independently with minimal supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Must be 18 or older

· Three years of telecommunication project management experience or 5 years of experience in a Lead or Coordinator role with similar responsibilities in the telecommunication industry

· Able to work with minimal supervision and complete tasks assigned in a timely manner

· Strong proficiency in MS Office

· Strong communication skills, both written and oral

· Valid driver’s license

· Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

· Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, management, engineering or a related degree

· PMP Certification

· Experience managing turnkey, EPC, and design/build projects in the telecommunication industry.