Project Manager, Wireline

Job Duties 

• Oversee project initiation, progress, and completion.
• Understand and implement contract requirements.
• Hire, train, and maintain employees to perform the required projects
• Coach, mentor, and engage with all employees
• Prepare project quotes and estimates, utilizing high-level and generalized guidelines for project pricing.
• Negotiate quotes and other terms with clients and subcontractors.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, cash flow, site logistics, and other key aspects.
• Oversee billing and invoicing processes to ensure timely submissions and efficient turnaround.
• Provide timely and practical solutions to problems.
• Accurately communicate client needs to the team.
• Proactively work with clients to prevent problems, answer questions, and develop relationships.
• Understand and implement WesTower’s Health and Safety guidelines, including conducting site orientations, participating in audits, and developing crisis management plans.
• Prepare technical documents, including risk registries, monthly reports, and IPR, among others.
• Chair meetings and conduct presentations to leadership, clients, and teams.
• Plan and execute meetings among teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Analyze existing procedures and identify improvements that will positively impact productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Be a safety leader and champion for rolling out new safety processes, tools, and set a great example of a positive safety culture.
• Ensure and promote a safe working environment for all employees.
• Identify and pursue new and existing clients’ projects.

Requirements

• Experience in telecommunications and established customer contacts.
• Underground Utility experience and customer base contacts.
• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Technical Diploma or Degree (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the telecommunications construction industry.
• Wireline Aerial and Underground Telecommunications Construction Knowledge
• Understanding of Horizontal Directional Drilling, Aerial Line work, and Fiber splicing
• Capability to read drawings/maps and complete take-offs as required
• Ability to set priorities and avoid crisis management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Ability to work effectively and prioritize.
• Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations.
• Ability to plan strategically and organize effectively in both the short and long term.
• Experience with change management and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated competence in communication, professionalism, organization, analysis, and technical skills, as well as knowledge in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Believe in the benefits of a strong Health and Safety culture and contribute to its success.
• Skills in developing and maintaining effective relationships with clients, customers, and teammates.
• Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, and decision-making.
• Strong working knowledge of government regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in using computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in managing diverse teams.
• Conducts and presents oneself professionally.
• Demonstrated competence in applying our core values.
• Respects the beliefs, culture, and ethnic heritage of others.
• Adheres to the organization's security and confidentiality policies and procedures.

Work Conditions

• Office and Field settings.
• Office - Spruce Grove, Alberta.
• Interacts with upper and middle management, employees, subcontractors, and clients.
• Overtime, as required.