Associate Project Manager

Network Connex; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability保险

401(k) with employer matching

10 paid holidays

Premium benefits package

Job summary

Network Connex Company seeks a Project Coordinator to support the Project Manager on assigned projects, with travel up to 25%. You will review scopes, quote and track material procurement, attend meetings, and help ensure projects meet quality and profitability standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma (PMP preferred), basic telecom knowledge, strong communication, and a valid driver’s license. This role involves safety compliance and data center construction familiarity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred PMP or equivalent certification or a minimum of 1 year managing data center construction.
• Basic understanding of telecommunication systems.
• Familiarity with data center construction practices and safety standards.
• Strong work ethic and proactivity.
• Ability to estimate labor and material requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 25 lbs.
• Ability to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing scope of work and drafting project proposals.
• Quote, order, and track procurement of materials.
• Coordinate travel for field teams.
• Track multiple projects concurrently.
• Review projects for profitability and adherence to corporate values.
• Participate in pre-construction and regular status meetings with customers and vendors.
• Attend site walks and validate quality standards.
• Work with Supply Chain to onboard new vendors or subcontractors.
• Collaborate with PM/SPM to ensure project completion.
• Compile reports, submittals, and close-out documents per job requirements.
• Be reachable to support customers and team members with urgent needs.
• Travel to job sites ~25%.

Skills

Telecom systems basics

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Self-starter / proactive

Lifting 25 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

PMP or equivalent certification

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

PowerPoint

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Project Manager on assigned projects. Occasional travel may be required depending on project needs. Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing scope of work and drafting project proposals.
• Quote, order, and track the procurement of materials.
• Assist with coordination of travel for field travel team.
• Track and assist on multiple projects concurrently.
• Review assigned projects for accuracy, profitability, and adherence to corporate values.
• Participate in pre-construction and regular status meetings with customers and other vendors.
• Attend site walks and validate the project meets our quality standards.
• Work with Supply Chain team on onboarding new vendors or subcontractors.
• Guided by a PM / SPM, collaborate on assigned projects to ensure their successful completion.
• Facilitate team members by compiling reports, submittals, and close out documents per job requirements.
• Be reachable to support customers and team members with urgent needs.
• Travel to job sites as needed – roughly 25% travel.
  Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Basic understanding of telecommunication systems.
• Familiarity with the materials and equipment related to data center construction practices and safety standards.
• Self-starter that is proactive with tasks and responsibilities. Having a strong work ethic.
• Basic ability to accurately estimate labor effort and material requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, focused on customer service.
• Proficiency with the MS office suite, Outlook, Power Point and Bluebeam.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 25 lbs.
• Ability to verbally communicate to exchange information.
  Experience and Education:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred to have PMP or equivalent certification or a minimum of 1 year managing data center construction.
  NTI is committed to creating a workplace environment where every employee can strive for excellence. To achieve our workplace vision, we provide the following benefits:
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Plan: Health, dental, and prescription insurance are available on the 1st of the month following your start date.
• Basic LifeInsurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance are fully funded by the company.
• 401(k)Plan with Employer Matching immediate vesting.
• 10 Paid Holidays per year.

Essential Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position requires regular mobility throughout construction sites, data centers, and office environments. Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; climb and descend stairs; bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, and maintain balance while performing job duties. The role may require navigating uneven surfaces, accessing multiple building levels, and working in changing environmental conditions while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

NTI provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and retirement savings options. For Union employees, pay rates and benefit levels are determined by union classifications which are set by the union.__National Technologies (NTI) believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned

$55,000 - $70,000 a year