Position Summary:

The Associate Project Manager will support the day-to-day management of project-level schedules, financial tracking, and internal/external status reporting. Assists in maintaining baseline project responsibilities to help ensure successful project execution. Active participant in daily coordination efforts supporting Project Schedule and Budget attainment. Works closely with the Project Manager and project team to support construction execution and financial goals while maintaining a strong focus on customer requirements and schedule adherence.
As an Associate Project Manager, you will develop foundational project management skills, work in a customer-focused team environment, and contribute to expanding network technology for a better community.

Primary Position Duties:

• Support cross-functional efforts between internal and field project teams to assist in delivering projects on budget and on schedule.
• Assist in creating and maintaining high-level project plans and milestone schedules (design, notice to proceed, locate, permit, construction, splicing, closeout) utilizing project management software.
• Support management of multiple short-duration and multi-year projects ranging from engineering through construction closeout.
• Assist with tracking project-level financials based on project milestones to support accurate revenue recognition and invoicing.
• Monitor project milestones, schedules, and timeline requirements and notify the Project Manager of scope changes or customer-driven design modifications.
• Provide timely project status updates to the Project Manager and assist with proactive communication across teams to reduce risks and obstacles.
• Review daily production reports and assist in developing monthly forecasts while identifying material, labor, or customer-driven delays.
• Attend meetings and conference calls with customers or corporate staff to support project objectives.
• Assist in reviewing and reconciling project budgets, client invoicing, special invoicing (bid work, area wide protection), and payments.
• Support efforts to reduce PO billing cycle time by ensuring work closeout documentation packages are properly prepared and submitted.
• Coordinate with the Accounts Receivable team to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies as directed.
• Assist with the bid process for new projects by reviewing RFPs, supporting schedule development, and coordinating between Operations and Business Development teams.
• Maintain and update bid tracking databases for pricing analysis.
• Assist in developing reports and communications for external customers.
• Support coordination with the Project Construction Lead for timing, execution, and closeout of individual projects.
• Participate in weekly project meetings and document action items and follow-ups.
• Review crew maps, timesheets, and daily production logs to ensure completeness and accuracy of information.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred PMP a plus.
• 1–3 years of project coordination or construction support experience preferred OSP Fiber Construction exposure a plus.
• Basic understanding of Fiber Telecom Construction.
• Effective communication skills with team members and stakeholders such as clients.
• Ability to communicate across field teams and internal departments.
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in various stages of completion.
• Basic project management skills utilizing various software platforms.
• Ability to assist in developing project timelines and associated schedules.
• Understanding of status reporting, escalation procedures, and basic problem-solving.
• Basic knowledge of project forecasting and labor tracking.
• Ability to support tracking progress against budgeted schedules and goals.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think critically and take a hands-on approach to supporting project execution.
• Lifting up to 25 lbs.

Requires occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, twisting, reaching above shoulder level, or working in confined spaces during site visits.
While performing some duties, the employee will work primarily in an office setting. However, there may be times requiring outdoor work in various weather conditions, exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures, and periodic noise levels. Travel within the United States may be required up to 25% of the time.

Education or Skills:

• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous project coordination or administrative support experience preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple projects and cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to budgeting, scheduling, and project planning processes a plus.
• Ability to coordinate and integrate work across multiple disciplines while supporting scheduling and resource planning activities.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to communicate progress and highlight issues to leadership.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.