Assistant Project Manager

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Apopka (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading telecommunications company as an Assistant Project Manager in Apopka, FL. You will manage all activities in wireline outside plant construction, interface with customers, and ensure successful project completion. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, retirement savings, and paid time off, while positioning you at the forefront of connecting America.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have wireline construction project management experience.
• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and Word.
• Must be familiar with OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction activities and manage crew workload.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee change orders and generate revenue with positive margins.

Skills

Customer-facing

Data Manipulation

Communication

Education

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Two years of wireline outside plant construction project management experience

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We’re looking for an Assistant Project Manager(based out of Apopka, FL) to join our team and help connect America.

What you'll get...

• Medical, Dental, Vision andPrescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

The Assistant Project Manager will coordinate all activities involved in the Operations of Wireline Outside Plant Construction. The Assistant Project Manager manages the construction crew workload, is a customer facing position, and manages the aspects of Buried Fiber Utilities & Aerial (Poles & Anchors, Equipment, etc.). This is a customer facing position which requires attention to detail, multitasking, and a strong ability to create relationships. The Assistant Project Manager represents the company as a Liaison between Supervisors and the Customer at scheduling meetings and manages the workflow of all work projects issued by the customer.

What you'll do:

• Manage change order work completion process ensuring that work is pre-approved, not to overextend the company.
• Generate revenue with positive expected margins for the company.
• Timely scheduling of workload, reports of job forecasting, interfacing with the customer regarding appropriate scheduling and employee’s work assignments
• Timely and accurate response to customer technical problems and for adherence to contractual obligations to maintain and install customer equipment.
• Ensure key issues of cost, time, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure company databases are kept current and accurate.
• Working with the Municipalities and executing the permits.
• Responsible for cross functional coordination with construction operations team to ensure build schedule alignment with customer priorities.
• Review and implementation of key performance metrics (Build production / Overage Job Management / Market Productivity / etc.).
• Maintain safe working habits/conditions according to all regulations and policies.
• Customer Escalations / Roadblock Mitigation
• Hours/Schedules are determined based on Region and Customer needs in compliance with any regulations; on average – must be able to perform the above for at least 8 hours per day 5 days per week. Weekend work/Overtime is dependent on workload.

Who we are looking for:

• Two years of wireline outside plant construction project management experience
• Proven customer-facing project management experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other systems as needed, specifically Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.), and Word
• Proven Strong Data Manipulation Skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with customers, employees, etc. in the accomplishments of goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated understanding & utilization of work in progress reports and be able to accurately forecast work 90 days in advance.
• Demonstrated effective Management of Construction Crew workload.
• Construction Print/Blueprint interpretation and site layout
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Valid Driver’s License

Ivy H. Smith, LLC provides a complete variety of construction and engineering services to the wireless and wireline industry. With over 250 employees located across the Georgia/Florida region, Telecommunication businesses throughout the United States continue to choose Ivy H. Smith, LLC for our broad knowledge, diverse workforce, and unparalleled scope of services offered. Throughout the years, Ivy has built its reputation as a telecommunication powerhouse by going above and beyond at any given moment by upholding a strong track record of performance, integrity, and above all, a commitment to our employees and customers.

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others’ safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

Our talented workforce provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

This is a great opportunity to join Ivy H Smith Company, LLC. To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit our website www.ivysmith.com.

Building stronger solutions together

Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.