Project Manager - TekWissen LLC
Plano, TX
About the Job
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American multinational information technology services and consulting company and is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses.
Title: Project Manager
Work Location: Plano, TX
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Duration: 4+ Months
Job Description:
Qualifications:
- Project Management: Strong understanding of project lifecycle, timelines, budgets, and resources.
- Problem Solving & Risk Mitigation: Able to proactively identify risks.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar project management certification.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication for coordinating between stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams.
- Telecommunications or Cable TV Industry: At least 5-7 years of experience, ideally in roles related to field operations, quality control, or damage prevention.
- Cable Locates & Damage Prevention: Familiarity with underground utility locating, including knowledge of locating technologies, regulatory requirements, and best practices
- Proficiency in project coordination methodologies and tools, with a demonstrated ability to lead the planning, design, and execution of complex projects within budget and timeline constraints
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and clients.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating project risks.
- Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or mapping technologies used in cable locating
- Must have experience with MS Excel, Power point and Excel as well as PM database management (WorkFront, Sitetracker, etc.)
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing M&Ps to outline all processes and requirements.
- Oversee the coordination and execution of all projects related to quality control, cable locates, and third-party damages, ensuring alignment with company objectives and timelines.
- Build and maintain contacts across each department including OSP, Construction and FS relating to damages, locates, forced relocates, etc.
- Develop and implement strategies to minimize third-party damage risks, including education and outreach programs for contractors and construction teams.
- Liaise with repair crews/construction teams to ensure timely restoration of services affected by third-party damages.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as engineering, operations, and construction to resolve issues related to cable locates, damages, and quality control.
- Provide recommendations to improve overall locate volumes, reduce damage incidents, and enhance quality standards.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, and provide regular updates on progress.
- Experience with Telecom Construction standards and practices
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
Source : TekWissen LLC