MDU Projects Manager — Hybrid (Chicago/LA)

Zentro; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly salary

Health insurance & PTO

Job summary

Zentro is seeking an experienced Projects Manager I to oversee MDU projects from initiation through completion. Based in Los Angeles or Chicago (Hybrid), you will collaborate with Construction Managers, Project Developers, and Property Management teams to keep projects on time and within budget.

You will handle multiple concurrent initiatives, drive delivery, coordinate resources, review contracts, and communicate status with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in project coordination, project management, or a similar role
• Telecommunications experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional stakeholder and end-user communication
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, handle ambiguity, prioritize deadlines, and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Sonar, ZOHO Projects, and Acumatica strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to 50 projects simultaneously with multiple deliverables and deadlines nationwide.
• Ensure timely service installation by driving project activities, coordinating resources, and meeting SLAs.
• Work with Construction Managers and make timely decisions when conditions change to meet deadlines and client expectations.
• Act as primary point of contact and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, ensure BOMs are entered, and coordinate equipment requests.
• Create and maintain accurate project plans and schedules; manage labor hours and resources.
• Coordinate site access with third parties to ensure field teams have access when required.
• Proactively identify issues and risks, and escalate when needed.
• Take ownership of day-to-day problem solving and use judgment to move projects forward.

Skills

Project coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Self-starter

Sonar

ZOHO Projects

Acumatica

Telecommunications

Job description

Zentro is seeking an experienced Projects Manager I to oversee MDU projects from initiation through completion. Based in Los Angeles or Chicago (Hybrid), you will collaborate with Construction Managers, Project Developers, and Property Management teams to keep projects on time and within budget.

You will handle multiple concurrent initiatives, drive delivery, coordinate resources, review contracts, and communicate status with stakeholders.