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Construction Project Manager

Telcom Construction, LLC
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2025
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TelCom is currently looking for a Project Management (PMO) Manager. The PMO Project Manager is responsible for the completion of projects or programs and oversees all aspects of the project life cycle in a turn-key environment. The position is responsible for a variety of projects and will rely heavily on experience and judgment to plan, organize and successfully complete projects and programs. Successful experience with large, complex turn-key programs is essential.

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Connecting you to great benefits
  • Weekly Paychecks
  • Paid lodging and per diem when overnight travel is required
  • Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
  • Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
  • 401(k) w/ Company Match
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Class A CDL Licensure program
  • Legal Insurance
  • Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!
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What you’ll do as a Project Manager
  • Utilizes and provides meaningful and timely reports to management using key performance indicators to aid in managing the health of the project.
  • Enhances existing processes and introduces economies of repetition in the execution of projects.
  • Establishes processes to account for end to end work-flow that identify all turn-key touch points necessary to fulfill contractual obligations specific within a particular customer engagement.
  • Identifies transition criteria and then manages stakeholder touch points, internal and external, from receipt of customer work order through invoice approval, ensuring complete contractual compliance.
  • Removes obstacles and empowers Operations to be successful.
  • Constantly manages and monitors project progress, risk and the quality of the customer experience.
  • Coordinates project level activities. Includes but is not limited to critical path monitoring/alignment, procurement, resource loading/forecasting/conflict resolution and critical path risk identification/mitigation.
  • Proactively identifies and resolves potential issues before they become problems.
  • Leads efforts to gather project level status to report on program status to stakeholders.
  • Identifies and implements continuous process improvement initiatives to allow Operations to deliver services more efficiently.
  • Acts as Client interface for project status and issue resolution.
  • Responsible for reporting on pre-determined program level KPI's
  • Participates in weekly project level status calls with customer, keeping expectations aligned through schedule variance tracking and risk mitigation techniques.
  • Responsible for tracking change impact and delay impact
  • Defines and monitors critical path and high risk project key data points for analysis. Forecasts material needs to facilitate the scheduled work for on time and under budget completion.
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What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s Degree in an industry related field or combination of education and working experience
  • Post Graduate degree is preferred
  • 4-7 years in managing a team of direct reports
  • 4-7 years of experience in delivering OSP Telecommunications services or utility related industry
  • Experience creating and managing the Project Management Plan
  • PMP or PgMP Certification is preferred
  • Good communications skills both written and verbal internally both upstream and downstream as well as externally
  • Strong negotiator and consensus builder
  • Problem solver and critical thinker
  • Proven leadership in a cross functional team environment
  • Driven
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimum guidance
  • Proficient in various Computer applications including but not limited to Google Applications (Mail, Sheets and Documents), Bluebeam Power PDF and Smartsheet
  • Understanding of Earned Value Method and Critical Path Methodology
  • Firm grasp on scheduling methodology
  • Understanding of the project life cycle as defined by PMI
  • Ability to apply project management concepts, and methodologies
  • Proficient understanding of financial practices and principles
  • Proficient use of various organizational systems
  • Proficient Technical Writing
Core Competencies:
  • Team work
  • Decision making / problem solving
  • Thorough and effective communication
  • Ability to apply technology
  • Openness to change
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships
  • Servant leadership
Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Frequently sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Occasionally stand and/or walk
  • Occasionally bend, squat, kneel or twist
  • Frequent use of sight (specifically, close to perform computer work), hearing and voice
  • Use of hands, arms, and fingers to perform routine and repetitive tasks
  • Light to moderate lifting (up to 30 lbs)
  • Operate a computer, telephone or other office equipment
  • Moderate noise consistent with computers, phones and printers

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Why work with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

To apply for this opportunity, please visit our careers page at https://careers.telcomconstruction.com/telcom.
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Building stronger solutions together
Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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