Project Manager – Outside Plant

Americom Technology Inc., is one of the largest providers of Telecom Services in the Intermountain West, with over 30 years of experience. We are one of Utah’s premier telecom contractors serving the needs of customers as large as the State of Utah, the University of Utah and BYU. Americom serves telecom markets across the nation, with special interest in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada and Texas. Americom Technology is an industry leader and provides tomorrows technology today!

We are currently seeking a seasoned Project Manager who will be responsible for driving Americom Projects to a profitable conclusion and meets or exceeds the expectations of our customers. They act as liaison between sales, operations, and the customer on all projects. The project manager has complete responsibility for the profitability of their respective projects. Specific responsibilities include:

Role Requirements
 

• Drive project profitability through safe, efficient and effective use of available resources.
• Ensure timely identification, preparation, submittal, and customer approval of project change orders and, when appropriate, working with associate Sales Account Manager.
• Make certain all applicable safety standards are observed and enforced, taking immediate corrective action when and where necessary.
• Ensure accurate project status is communicated to Customer.
• Accurately project completion date, cost and billing on a monthly basis.
• Ensure complete understanding of scope for assigned projects through hand-off meetings, document reviews, site walkthroughs, etc.
• Ensure employee time documentation accurately reflects actual hours worked, and is associated with the correct project for costing purposes.
• Ensure any necessary submittals, as-builds, and other documentation is delivered in an accurate and timely manner.
• Accurately estimate Time, Value, and Money
• Mentor and train field level employees to help them progress in their career.
• Maintain the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in representing Americom Technology.
• Adapt to new and different situations and be able to take direction with positive results.
• Create, understand, and develop technical writing with grammatical efficiency.
• Keep current on advancements in technology and industry standards.
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented with the ability to multi task with information coming from multiple resources.
• Decipher information from multiple sources and communicate information back to numerous parties.
• Communicate effectively with Senior Management, Sales Team, Operations, and support staff, informing and updating regularly to ensure that sales and customer objectives are met or exceeded.

Qualifications
 

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the MS office suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Technical understanding of construction processes and coordination.
• Understanding of Information Transport Systems (ITS) and related communication technologies.
• Comfortable negotiating contracts and change orders with decision makers from other companies.
• Demonstrated experience managing individuals and project teams. Prior knowledge of Telecommunications/Outside Plant Construction related to Utilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Read and interpret various construction drawings
• Read and interpret technical specifications
• Knowledge in construction-based programs a plus.
• Valid State motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to perform analysis of data and run accurate calculations.

Behavioral Traits

Creative Thinker: Able to think outside the box to develop successful sales strategies that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations.

Team Player: Ability to promote and work in a team environment to achieve desired objectives. Must be willing to collect and apply ideas from any number of sources, realizing “All of Us, are Smarter than One of Us”

Goal Oriented: Possess a strong desire to “do what it takes” to achieve documented goals and objectives.

Company Advocate: Must consistently be a strong advocate of the Company, and always foster a positive image to all. Able to remain cheerful and upbeat even under periods of stress.

Personal Integrity: Must maintain the highest levels of personal integrity. Able to maintain strict confidentiality of all matters pertaining to corporate strategies, interaction with senior management and executives, access to sensitive information, etc.

Detail Oriented: Must be detailed oriented to ensure all customer proposals are accurate and professional. Must ensure complete and current accuracy of company records within area of responsibility.

Critical Thinker: Able to review and analyze sometimes complex technical documents to develop estimates and spot potential areas of adverse or unacceptable risk.

Hunger for Learning: Must always be eager to learn and grow as a business person. Willing to accept direction and suggestions from any number of sources, as learning opportunities.

Pragmatist: Must be willing to be flexible and accepting, understanding that business needs and priorities can often change.

Self-Starter: Must be a self-starter, motivated to achieve established objectives.
 

Americom’s culture is based on our Core Values of:

Team Work….Integrity….Individualized Service….Diversity….Empowerment….Strong Work Ethic

Competitive compensation and benefits programs are available. Most benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Many of the benefits of working with Americom go well beyond the paycheck and include 401k, community support activities, and access to working with developing technologies.

If you are a team player and want to be a part of a successful, progressive Company, please submit a resume to: hr@americomtech.com! You may also apply on our website at: americomtech.com.

Americom Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.