Shentel

Sr. Construction Project Manager

Shentel · Farmville, Virginia, United States · $77K–$104K/yr

Telecommunications · 1,001-5,000 employees

16 h ago
Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Senior Construction Project Manager ensures the timely, safe, and cost-effective construction of transmission sites, towers, and outside plant projects. They coordinate with contractors, utilities, and internal departments to achieve project objectives while managing the full scope of telecommunications network deployment.

What they look for

Project management Telecommunications Utility construction Civil site development MS Word Excel Sitetracker Smartsheet Data networking CATV systems Coaxial design Fiber optic Communication skills Organization skills Documentation skills Leadership

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience in project management, telecommunications, and utility construction. A high school diploma is required, while a four-year degree is preferred.

Full description

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) specializes in providing High-Speed Internet and other telecommunications services to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. We focus on rural communities, which are often overlooked by larger companies. The Shentel family of brands includes: Shentel: Provides traditional cable Internet services for small towns and rural communities. Glo Fiber: Delivers fiber-optic Internet for customers in larger cities, as a competitor to incumbent providers. Shentel Business and Glo Fiber Business: Offers small, medium and large-scale telecommunication services for businesses and enterprises in our areas. We live and work in the same places as the customers we serve, and we are proud to support our local communities. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.

Job Summary

The Project Manager Construction Senior position ensures the timely, safe and cost-effective construction of Shentel transmission sites, towers, collocations, outside plant projects (coax, copper and fiber optic) and civil site development. Under minimal supervision, coordinates with contractors, public utilities, equipment vendors, third parties and internal departments to achieve project objectives. Additionally, the incumbent must be competent at the full scope of project management duties associated with the deployment of multi-service telecommunications networks. Position will report to the Construction manager and must be able to work in a team environment, working cross functionally within the operations organization.

Qualification Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma is required for the role. A Four Year Degree is preferred for the role.

Experience Level:

  • 4 years of Project Management experience is Required.
  • 4 years of Telecommunications experience is Required.
  • 4 years of Utility Construction experience is Required.
  • Other candidates with relevant work and/or military experience will be considered.

Job Skills & Knowledge:

  • Experience in MS Word, Excel and Project Management software (Sitetracker, Smartsheet).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • General understanding of data networking, including design, troubleshooting, and configuration of various wired and wireless network topologies, CATV systems and coaxial design and construction.
  • Excellent organization and documentation skills.
  • Project and/or Construction management certification(s) preferred.
  • Available to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as the needs of the business require.
  • Ability to travel for training or as required.
  • Ability to work independently, work with teams and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to lead construction teams.

Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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