Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager (Construction)

Location: Fridley, MN

Start Date: Immediate

About Gateway:

Gateway Fiber is seeking an outstanding individual to fill the role of Project Manager (Construction). Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform. With the support of its financial sponsor CBRE Investment Management, Gateway plans to reach 500,000 homes and businesses with its service over the next several years. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service.

Gateway's Beliefs About People:

Gateway believes that people want to know they are cared for both professionally and personally at work. We all share a clear vision of where the company is going and how our contributions positively affect our culture and operational performance. At Gateway, we look out for each other and actively find ways to help one another. We all have a role in defining the path forward towards the company's vision. We strive for a transparent environment where information is readily shared and our teams feel safe to share feedback, even if it might seem unpopular. Someone in the right role with the tools to succeed can operate autonomously to meet their objectives. Gateway's beliefs about people shape the company and the way we do business.

Expected Outcomes and Requirements:

Gateway is hiring a Project Manager (Construction) to develop and manage its construction management capabilities to deliver the highest quality projects on-time and within budget in support of our goal of adding over 100,000 residential & business passings per year. The Project Manager (Construction) is expected to contribute in the following significant ways:

• Develop integrated project plans for all of Gateway's development projects working closely with Gateway leadership and construction partners.
• Be a leader within the organization who ensures appropriate resourcing, construction activities, and contractor ownership are in place to complete builds on-time.
• Serve as primary day-to-day liaison with Gateway's construction partners.
• Track daily progress versus plan, escalating key obstacles and resource needs to ensure projects are delivered on-time.
• Lead weekly meetings with Gateway leadership and construction partners to review project plans.
• Deliver insightful operational analysis and reporting that provides clear measurement of performance versus goals.
• Ensure permits and easements required for construction are secured.
• Perform QC (Quality Control), verify as-builts, and ensure quality of work performed meets established technical standards and company policies.
• Full accountability in safety, customer service, productivity, quality, and workmanship.

The successful candidate will bring the following to the table:

• Ability to balance needs of numerous stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead through influence.
• Strong follow-up skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint and in a project management software application such as Microsoft Project and/or Site Tracker.
• A minimum of an associate degree in a related field or relevant work experience is required; a four-year degree and/or additional certification or academic schooling preferred.
• 3 Year's in project management in construction, utilities, or another field.

What's in it for you?

• Seeing your work make a positive difference in the lives of our served communities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time-off, flexible environment).
• Locally owned, friendly, innovative company with high growth projections.
• Career development.
• To learn skills and participate in critical projects in all areas of the business.