Position Summary :
Astound Broadband, a growing leader in telecommunications is seeking a Project Manager to join our Construction team in our Chicago market.
The Project Manager will assist all involved departments in the management of construction projects. This position will participate in the conceptual development of the project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Perform field walkout of Astound's Franchise Areas for the following : Routing options for building penetrations of coax and / or fiber, routing options for riser construction, MDU post wiring designs, infrastructure repairs for existing properties, and forced relates of RCN plant.
2. Verify system routing maps per design specifications in Astound's build area.
3. Ability to recognize and identify problems in the field, within the guidelines provided by Astound, that may pose concerns for the design or / or construction of Astound's network build(s).
4. Assist drafters in reading field maps while learning basics of AutoCAD drafting.
5. Assist other Astound field associates with various field tasks when required.
6. Prepare weekly and monthly production reports on results of work completed.
7. Schedule and manage the installation of all work orders which may include direct coordination with municipalities, landlords, customers and internal departments.
8. Maintain a positive representation of Astound at all customer meetings.
9. Manage contractor bidding, awards and payment for projects.
10. Supervise all contractors to achieve the survey / installation objectives, due dates and quality standards.
11. Project management support for other high-impact projects across SMB, Enterprise, and Residential business unit.
12. Maintain documentation and database for all SMB, Enterprise and Residential Survey requests and update as needed.
13. Manage all budgetary aspects of each project based on the capital & operational expense targets.
14. Create, manage and maintain all survey work orders to comply with local construction standards and insure construction completion dates are met.
15. Provide building design drafts for wire routing in apartments, building backbone wiring and laterals in accordance with Astound cable standards to Astound Network Designer(s).
16. Perform all work in a safe manner according to all company independent agencies municipal, state and federal safe work rules and regulations.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
Education : High School or GED required. Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Engineering preferred, or relevant
Work Experience : 7+ years with fiber-optic / telecom construction
Knowledge : General knowledge of RF Fiber / Coax hybrid design philosophy, understanding of general forward and reverse RF design architecture, understanding of loop-through and home run building design architectures, basic understanding of fiber optics in relationship to RF Network Design, and basic understanding of RF Distortion Calculations.
Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and related software.
Skills : Self-starter with proven customer service skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills. Able to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written means.
Can work independently or as part of a team. Flexible to assignment changes and able to multitask. Ability to interpret design maps, schematics, engineering & utility plans and architectural drawings.
Ability to orient oneself between a location on a printed map and the actual physical location.
Working Conditions : Ability to walk over rough terrain when necessary, work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to be able to lift up to 50 to 75 lbs. 10 to 15 times per day / shift. i.e. manholes, climb a ladder up to 10 to 15 times per day, and kneel up to 10 to 15 times per day.
Work in a fast paced environment.
Neat and professional appearance
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
EEO Statement
Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace, support, and thrive on each other’s differences to maximize the experience of our teammates and our community.
We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Education
Required
High School or better
Preferred
Some college or better
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Full-time