Associate Project Manager

NTI Connect LLC • Full-time • Remote (Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States) • $58,780 - $88,991 / year • 3d ago

If being a part of a world-class organization that operates in some of the most advanced technological environments around the world sounds like a dream job, Network Connex might be the right fit for you! You’ll be part of a team working together to solve customer problems every day, with compensation and benefits that are an investment in your career, financial future, and overall well-being.

In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health you can begin participating in our programs on the first of the month following your start date.

Join our Vanguard 401(k) plan, with immediate vesting and a generous company match to help you build long-term financial security. Our team also enjoys 10 paid company holidays, a generous PTO accrual schedule, and access to discounts on useful products and services.

Job Summary: The primary responsibilities of the role are the administration of assigned construction jobs. This position requires fieldwork and may include weekends, holidays, and off hours. Travel may be required depending on business needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety is the main fiber of our network. Follow Safe work practices that conform to the Company’s Safety program and customer site policies and procedures.
Under the direct supervision of a PM/ SrPM, work on assigned projects, shepherding them to successful completion. Assist in building project plans, scope of work (SOW), bill of materials (BOM), order and track materials, and schedule team members.
Track and assist on multiple projects concurrently.
Review assigned projects for accuracy, profitability, and adherence to corporate values.
Join PM inspections of field projects.
Participate in pre-construction and regular status meetings with customers and other vendors. Ensure clear expectations, scopes of work.
Attend site walks and validate that plans, expectations align with conditions, and QA/QC guidelines and standardization.
Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure project success. Validate material inventories and appropriate resources are scheduled to make all job timelines.
Prepare all reports and close out documents per job requirements.
Be reachable 24/7 to support customers and team members with urgent needs, including emergency and scheduled maintenance, outages, and quick turn quoting.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic understanding of communications cabling types. Familiar with both Hyper-Scale and Co-location data center environments. Working knowledge of safety, security, Telecom standards and industry best practices.
Familiarity with the materials, manufacturers, and equipment related to communications, cabling products, specifically UTP and fiber optic cable,various conveyance materials and installation best practices.
Basic ability to read and interpret blue-prints, drawings and diagrams, and all other materials provided. Extrapolate requirements to create take off materials including quotes, scope of work (SOW), method of procedure, etc.
Basic ability to accurately estimate labor effort and material requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, focused on customer service.
Proficiency with MS office suite, Outlook, Power Point. Experience with Visio, Bluebeam Revu, or Revit a plus.
Must hold a valid driver's license.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or related field of study.
PMP or equivalent certification or a minimum of 1 year managing critical environment construction.
experience with Bluebeam, Procore and/or other construction management/productivity applications/tools.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight 50 lbs.
Ability to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
Ability to verbally communicate to exchange information.

EEOC-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.