Manager Telecom Construction - Parkside

The Telecom Manager is responsible for the timely completion of telecommunication construction projects in the Rochester, NY area. The Telecom Manager provides guidance for completing high volume projects and programs within budget.  They provide leadership, coordination, problem solving, planning, and status reports related to those projects, as well as being an active participant in day-to-day project activities requiring immediate decision-making. The Telecom Manager communicates with all internal staff, subcontractors, and customers as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Full oversight of and management of Aerial or Underground Telecommunication construction projects
• Supports the VP of Operations and works in conjunction with the Operations team with cost and schedule estimates, managing the queue of projects and materials and data needs for the projects.
• Administers contracts including preparation and approval of change orders when appropriate. May participate in contract negotiations when necessary.
• Prepares plans and budgets for projects. Monitors progress against plans, metrics, and goals including periodic schedule and cost reporting reports. Is responsible for the execution of those plans with the support to and from engineers and construction supervisors on the team.
• Coordinates efforts and compliance of other internal departments. Holds regular program/project status meetings. Coaches and guides team members. Resolves disputes.
• Secures necessary resources (internal and/or external) to complete the assigned project.
• Ensures all monitoring documentation and controls are in place and properly recorded throughout the project execution and closeout.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Project Management Certification a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.
• At least 3 years of aerial/underground telecommunications management experience.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Skills/Abilities of the Telecom Manager:

• Project management (individual projects and overall program support).
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communications
• Negotiation/dispute resolution.
• Analytical.
• Agility, versatility, and ability to be productive in a multi- tasking and rapidly changing environment.
• MS Office Suite and Google Applications
• Knowledge of telecommunication infrastructures

Parkside Utility Construction is a leading provider of utility construction services to the telecommunications and infrastructure industry.  These services, which are provided throughout northeastern US include construction, maintenance and installation services to various utilities and telecommunications providers.  Parkside's environment is constantly changing and growing to meet the needs of the construction & telecommunications industry and our customers.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive Pay ($75000 / $100000 annually)
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Vacation (PTO)
• Education Reimbursement Program

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.