OSP Project Manager -Telecom

Allied Universal; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Allied Universal is seeking a Project Manager in Illinois to lead outside plant fiber optic and telecommunications installations within a multi‑site environment. You will plan, organize, direct, and control project activities, coordinating engineers, installers, and subcontractors to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

This role requires 5+ years of PM experience in fiber projects, strong MS Office skills, and a proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver’s license for driving a company or personal vehicle during business.
• Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience in outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) fiber optic construction, including fiber splicing and testing.
• Proven ability to manage multimillion-dollar projects while maintaining schedule and budget.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, tools, contract administration, and telecommunications construction practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication with subcontractors, vendors, and customers to support project success.
• Allocate and manage project resources to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Manage project budgets, full P&L responsibility, invoicing and collections support.
• Implement scope changes, contract pricing updates, and installation plan revisions.
• Prepare and manage installation plans, schedules, goals, and procedures.
• Coordinate engineering, installation, subcontracting activities, and scheduling with other trades.
• Supervise installation labor and subcontractors to ensure quality and timely completion.
• Maintain accurate records related to project status, materials, and changes.
• Troubleshoot issues with operations and finance to mitigate impact and preserve profitability.
• Assist with the design and BOM development for fiber optic deployments.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

Join Allied Universal® Technology Services, a global leader in transforming the security industry. We integrate advanced technology — video surveillance, electronic access control, alarm monitoring and augmented solutions with physical security to help people feel safe. Whether you’re an installation technician, service technician, engineer, or project manager, you’ll discover rewarding opportunities to grow your career as part of a valued team.

Job Description

Adesta, an Allied Universal® Company, is hiring a Project Manager to plan, organize, direct, and control project planning and performance activities for the effective management of outside plant (OSP) fiber optic and telecommunications systems installations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain effective communication with subcontractors, vendors, and internal and external customers to support project success and customer satisfaction
• Allocate and manage project resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
• Manage project budgets,maintainfull project P&L responsibility, and support invoicing and collections efforts
• Implement project scope changes, contract pricing updates, and installation plan revisions, including change orders
• Prepare and manage project installation plans, schedules, goals, and job procedures
• Coordinate engineering, installation, subcontracting activities, and scheduling with other trades
• Supervise installation labor and subcontractors to ensure quality workmanship andtimelyproject completion
• Maintainaccuraterecords related to project status, material flow, and project changes
• Troubleshoot project issues and collaborate with operational and financial teams to mitigate impacts andmaintainprofitability
• Assistwith the design and engineering of aerial and underground fiber optic systems and develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) for project execution

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current driver’s license if driving a company vehicle, or personal vehiclein the course ofconducting business (e.g., client visits, attending networking events)
• Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience in outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) fiber optic construction, including fiber splicing and testing
• Proven ability to successfully manage multimillion-dollar projects whilemaintainingschedule and budget requirements
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, tools, contract administration, and telecommunications construction practices
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):

• Associate’sDegreein Business, Technology, or related field
• Relevant industry certifications, such as PMP, Certified Fiber Optic Installer/Technician, or manufacturer training (Corning, OTDR, etc.)

BENEFITS:

• Pay: $80,000 - $110,000 annually + company vehicle + gas card + bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Eight paid holidays annually, five sick days, and four personal days
• Vacation time is offered at an accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law

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Closing

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com