Associate Project Manager

Company Background

Founded in 1977, TriStruX provides comprehensive turnkey telecommunications service solutions to the industry's largest wireless telecom carriers, equipment OEMs, MSOs, and tower companies. The company leverages in-house and subcontracted labor to accommodate all aspects of the telecommunications industry, focusing on telecommunication, fiber, 5G, and civil installation and construction services in the largest US metro areas and more than 20 states nationally.

Job Summary

The Associate Project Manager is a developmental role positioned above a Project Coordinator and below a Project Manager, designed for individuals actively training to become a Project Manager. This role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of projects while learning advanced project management practices. The Associate PM works closely with Project Managers and leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while gaining exposure to strategic decision-making and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in organizing and managing projects from initiation through completion.
• Support development of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with internal teams and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Track project progress, prepare status reports, and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including meeting notes, compliance records, and change orders.
• Participate in risk assessments and learn mitigation strategies.
• Act as a liaison between team members, vendors, and clients under supervision.
• Learn and apply project management best practices, preparing for future promotion to Project Manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination or similar role.
• Familiarity with telecom or construction industry preferred.
• CAPM or similar entry-level project management certification is a plus.
  
  

Career Path

This position serves as a steppingstone toward Project Manager, offering mentorship and hands-on experience to prepare for full project leadership responsibilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the role that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. These duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

TriStruX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: TriStruX is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at TriStruX are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. TriStruX will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. TriStruX encourages applicants of all ages.