Telecoms Consultant $65,000 jobs in Alberta

Job Summary

We are seeking a Project Manager to contribute to key projects within our organization.

Position Summary

The Project Manager will plan, schedule, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the activities of fiber, wireless and networking projects under the direction of a senior manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise directly with key clients to gain an understanding of their project requirements, timelines, key deliverables, etc.
• Direct and oversee telecommunication construction projects from conception to completion while monitoring compliance with safety and government regulations.
• Coordinate subcontractors and field technicians to meet contractual conditions of performance.
• Prepare external and internal reports relating to job status, daily progress, estimates, and deliverables.
• Negotiate agreement terms, manage construction contract drafts, bid on projects, and obtain permits to analyze and mitigate risks.
• Communicate with the responsible parties to ensure quality meets company standards and proper industry processes are utilized, while ensuring the client’s needs are efficiently met.
• Review projects regularly to ensure quality standards exist and estimates remain within budget.
• Work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment to plan and coordinate all aspects of the building process from hiring contractors to working with engineers, clients, and vendors.
• Prepare close-out packages according to specifications.
• Assess issues brought forward during construction to identify solutions and provide guidance.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in managing mid- to large-scale field projects.
• Degree in management or PMP designation are a strong asset.
• High level of financial responsibilities.
• Understanding and experience with fiber networking design, pedestals/vaults, and ground installations.
• Knowledge of FTTX technologies, GPON, and Hybrid Coax cable.
• Understanding of HDD drilling to place telecommunications services, locating, and various services associated with fiber optic placement.
• Knowledge of telecommunication towers, cabling, antennas and power systems.
• Understanding of microwave wireless communication systems, switches, routers and other elements of IP networks.
• Previous experience in telecommunications is preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Personable, able to work well with external client teams as well as internal groups and senior management.
• Excellent resource, planning, and time management skills.
• Superior management and delegation capabilities.
• Leadership, project, and time management skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person