POSITION SUMMARY

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) was founded in 2022 by a team of career telecom and construction professionals and is in need of a Project Manager to help us flourish. GRC looks to leverage the latest technologies and utilize the best-in-industry equipment, construction, and safety practices to build a first-class nationwide fiber optic construction firm.  The successful candidate must be adept in data management, logistics, and operations, be excited about opportunities to learn and grow in their career and be able to execute various projects at a time.   This position will report to the Vice President of Operations and represents an opportunity to join an excellent team on the ground floor and learn a lot as GRC grows!

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A Construction Project Manager is responsible for understanding the project deliverables and creating timelines for different individuals and groups involved in the project to make sure the project remains on track. They must be familiar with the goals of the project and the responsibilities of all involved parties. Duties and responsibilities include:

Responsibilities

• Daily management of construction vendors to expedite the construction and splicing of fiber networks.
• Oversees timely permitting submittal and on time performance of engineering and construction vendors.
• Provides direct interface with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities and interoffice personnel.
• Managing both internal and external risks within the project’s lifetime, such as poor planning designs, and government policies, which directly or indirectly affect the project
• Procuring and allocating resources to ensure there is no shortage while avoiding any unnecessary delays caused by management decisions
• Support in the development of RFI/RFPs for the engineering and construction of new projects.
• Creates and tracks project budgets in relationship to Network Operations.
•  Develop and update processes and procedures to streamline workflows.
•  Ensure that all work is maintained in a tracking system with complete accuracy.
• Required occasionally to meet with various municipalities and vendors to review project scope and to ensure positive communication is maintained.
• 25% Travel Required

Qualifications

• Must have four (4) years of familiarity with all types of outside plant construction and experience managing large capital projects.
• Must be able to manage multiple aggressive RFP and design construction schedules and responses.
• Must be able to understand and read construction documents.
• Ability to lead a team by being a good and effective communicator
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization by ensuring daily job allocation
•  Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellence in the budgeting of financial resources
• Proficient with Email, MS Suite (Excel, Word, etc.), G Suite (Sheets, Slides, etc.) and Google Earth.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong data entry skills
• Strong background in field management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Process and documentation orientation, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with Google Suite (Sheets, etc.), Zoho, and project management tools a plus
• Understanding of utility construction processes and terminology a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,000-$100,000 Annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(K)

Glass Roots Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.