Assistant Project Manager

dycomind; Atlanta (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Gym discounts

Job summary

Kanaan Communications is hiring an Assistant Project Manager in Michigan. The role focuses on supervising and guiding project teams, ensuring accuracy, safety, and profitability of assigned fiber construction projects.

Office-based work supports coordination among employees, contractors, and vendors. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of fiber construction experience and at least 6 months of supervisory responsibility, with strong project management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google

Qualifications

• Project management skills, including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
• Ability to lead and supervise team members on assigned projects.
• Strong communication with employees, contractors, vendors, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and provide leadership to employees of an assigned area, department, or project.
• Review tasks and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Implement and maintain processes to assist completion of tasks in support of an assigned area, department, or project.
• Communicate with employees, contractors, vendors, and/or customers to assist an assigned area, department, or project.
• Manage multiple projects to completion.
• Maintain project documents and track progress.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Location (Short): Whitehall, MI | Grand Rapids, MI | Muskegon, MI

Workplace Type: Office

Employment Type: Salaried

Discover a more connected career

At Kanaan Communications, as an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for thesharing management over assigned projects and ensure the accuracy, completeness, safety,and profitability of each.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• Supervise, develop, and provide leadership to employees of an assigned area,department, or project;
• Review tasks and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance;
• Implement and maintain processes to assist completion of tasks in support of anassigned area, department, or project;
• Communicate with employees, contractors, vendors, and/or customers to assist anassigned area, department, or project;
• The ability to manage multiple projects to completion;
• The ability to function effectively in a high-stress situation;
• The ability to communicate with Company personnel, customers, and contractors toensure tasks are completed.
• Assist with contractor work assignments and tracking.
• Invoice audit and approval.
• Project tracking and reporting.
• Maintain project documents.

What you’ll need

• Be 18 years old
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• 3+ years of Fiber construction experience and a minimum of 6 months of supervisory experience
• At least 6 months of previous supervisory and/or managerial experience
• Project management skills, including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motorvehicle record check
• Good working knowledge of the telecommunications industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, and Smartsheet.

Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together
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.