*Description:*

We have an exciting opening for a Construction Project Manager to lead the construction activities that are required to expand our fiber optic network. As the leader of construction projects you will be responsible from project initiation through final closeout. We have one opening that can be located in Central or Southwest Kansas (Wichita, Manhattan, Salina, Hays, Pratt, Colby, Scott City, Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal, or Fowler areas).

Responsibilities:

Ensure that telecommunications constructions projects are accomplished within established priorities, scopes, schedules, and budgets

Lead the project team through the project life cycle (Design, Estimating, Procurement, Construction, Closeout)

Interface with Fiber Engineers, Estimators, Permitting Specialists, Fiber Splicers, Installers, Sales, and Legal

Request and obtain competitive pricing from construction contractors

Monitor materials that are required for projects and work with procurement to ensure appropriate materials are available to meet the project schedule

Implement strategies that will create a positive work environment and a culture of continuous improvement

Lead meetings such as project reviews and progress meetings

Provide schedule updates and status of specific project activities

Identify, understand and actively manage project risks (schedule impacts, scope gaps, weather, material shortages, equipment breakdowns and manpower requirements and develop mitigation plans for these impacts)

Interact and solve issues when construction impacts stakeholders (property/land owners, cities, counties, townships, KDOT and additional stakeholders)

Lead all aspects of the companys safety culture and create awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.

Willingness to visit project sites first hand to see issues and solve problems

*Skills:*

Osp, Project management, Construction, Telecom, Construction management, Telecommunication, Fiber optic, Site development, Site construction

*Top Skills Details:*

Osp,Project management,Construction,Telecom

*Additional Skills & Qualifications:*

Requirements:

1 years experience managing projects or general leadership experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Desired Attributes:

Self Motivated, Driven, and Results oriented

Able to perform work accurately and completely

Strong organizational skills and ability to pivot when priorities shift

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with all levels of the organization

Ability to influence appropriate decision making

Strong negotiation skills

*Experience Level:*

Entry Level

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.