Project Controls Manager

MetroNet; Island Lake (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join MetroNet, a leader in fiber optic services, as a Controls Manager. You will oversee project contracts, manage schedules, and ensure compliance while utilizing strong financial reporting skills. With a commitment to community and career development, MetroNet offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of telecommunications construction experience.
• Familiarity with procurement processes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project contracts and schedules.
• Oversee subcontractor agreements and bidding processes.
• Monitor project financial health and compliance.

Skills

Financial reporting

EXCEL proficiency

Project management tools

Telecommunications engineering

Construction methodologies

Education

BS/BA degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Love Your Mondays again!

Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet and Vexus!

Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet and Vexus, where we don’t just build networks; we build communities.

Recently, Metronet acquired Vexus, and effective January 1, 2025, all Metronet and Vexus associates will be combined into one organization: Metronet. The Vexus brand will remain during the transition.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Project Director, the Controls Manager is responsible for drafting, managing, and maintaining project related contracts, creating and maintaining the project schedule, material/equipment/service bidding and procurement, monitoring the financial health of the project and developing reporting structures and reports to the Vice President of Construction, Sr. Company Management and the Customer.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare, distribute, and evaluate project related RFP’s/RFQ’s.
• Develop and draft scopes of work in conjunction with other departments.
• Administration of subcontracts and subcontractor agreements, which includes, but is not limited to, subcontractor bid review and selection, monitoring and providing direction in accordance with the project schedule.
• Maintain project inventory and warehouse facility.
• Manage the local and state permitting processes.
• Contract compliance management/assurance.
• Maintain and manage Contractor and Professional Engineering Agreement files.
• Monitor and maintain daily production reports and update the project schedules and reports accordingly.
• Monitor the progression of the projects as it relates to the project schedule.
• Utilize job cost accounting techniques; create project budgets, monitor actual results, and report project results.
• Complete and submit required reports, which include, but are not limited to, financial forecasts, project schedule updates, and project progress reports.
• Secure and protect company resources.
• Assume leadership role within the Project team.
• Maintain day-to-day communication with the Vice President of Construction.
• Produce quality results in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Represent Metronet professionally and ethically while performing daily tasks.
• Respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
• Maintain regular, consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance according to Metronet policies.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role and those of direct reports.
• Adhere to company policies, regulations, procedures, and principles.
• Assist in other duties as needed and directed.

Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 based on experience

What You Need For This Position:

• A BS/BA degree in construction management, civil or electrical engineering preferred but not required.
• Strong financial reporting skills.
• Excellent EXCEL skills
• Extensive experience project-related material and services procurement.
• Four or more years of telecommunications construction experience or an acceptable equivalent required.
• Familiarity with project management tools and applications, telecommunications engineering, and construction methodologies.

Metro net is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Join us and find out what it means to love your career!

At Metronet, we are the nation’s largest independently owned 100% Fiber Optic company founded in the Midwest. We are customer-focused and provide cutting-edge fiber optic communication services, including fiber internet and full-featured Fiber Phone. We have been growing communities since 2005 and have built networks in more than 250 cities across 16 states.

We are proudly recognized as a Top Diversity Employer by Diversity Jobs in 2022. We believe in our people by growing their talent, offering career paths, advancement opportunities and skill development.

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