Assistant Project Manager

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Hol

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

Kanaan Communications is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee assigned projects, ensure accuracy, safety, and profitability, and coordinate tasks among employees, contractors, and vendors. This role emphasizes leadership, multitasking, and effective communication in a dynamic office setting.

Ideal candidates bring fiber construction experience and proven supervisory skills, with strong proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Fiber construction experience with supervisory exposure.
• 2+ years in project coordination or supervision preferred.
• Strong project management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and lead employees on assigned projects.
• Review tasks and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Implement processes to assist task completion in the department or project.
• Communicate with staff, contractors, vendors, and customers to support the project.
• Manage multiple projects to completion in a high-stress environment.
• Audit and approve invoices; track project progress and reporting.

Skills

Fiber construction experience

Supervisory experience

Project management

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Smartsheet

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

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

Workplace Type: Office

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
• 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.

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.