Project Controls Manager

MetroNet; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fiber-optic company that values community and connectivity! As a Controls Manager, you'll oversee project contracts, schedules, and compliance, ensuring quality results and effective communication with stakeholders. This role offers the chance to grow your career in a supportive environment that champions personal development and diversity. With a commitment to excellence, you'll be part of a team that's transforming the future of connectivity across the nation. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of telecommunications construction experience required.
• Strong financial reporting and Excel skills are essential.
• Familiarity with project management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project contracts and schedules while ensuring compliance.
• Prepare and evaluate project-related RFPs and RFQs.
• Monitor project financial health and produce reports.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Excel

Project Management

Telecommunications Construction

Material Procurement

Education

BS/BA in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Project Management Tools

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 is 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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