Project Manager

SCS Communications company; Maine; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

PTO

401k

Paid training

Company vehicle with fuel card

Mobile device

Job summary

SCS Communications company in Maine is looking for a Project Manager to oversee installation projects and maintain project plans and budgets while providing regular updates. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and have a background in customer service.

This role requires managing project phases, ensuring quality, and providing solutions for added value. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, health and dental insurance, and numerous growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to solve problems based on input from various stakeholders.
• Background check and drug test completion is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate installation with account manager and technicians.
• Provide project status updates to clients and team.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Advanced computer skills

Strong customer service skills

Education

High school diploma (or GED)

College or technical/vocational school

Tools

Visio

Excel

PDF Pro

MS Project

Job description

Qualified manager can make on average between $65-85k – D.O.E.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, providing regular status updates and reports.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage all project phases.
• Track project milestones, manage task dependencies, and proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve risks and issues. Foster a collaborative and accountable project environment that emphasizes quality, efficiency, and technical excellence.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to deliver added value for customers and the organization beyond baseline project scope.

About SCS Communications

We are an employee focused company with a culture that puts our people first.

We offer health and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, and paid training

We provide tools, company vehicle with fuel card, and mobile device

SCS Communications, L.L.C. is an established fulfillment company that specializes in network installation, repair and support solutions for multiple telco operators and ISPs. We actively recruit energetic, driven, and intelligent people to help us reach our vision of changing the way the world communicates. Experience with fiber optics and category cabling is preferred, but we offer remedial paid training to candidates.

We offer highly competitive pay, health, and dental insurance, PTO, and 401k. SCS is growing rapidly and believes in promoting from within. We have many growth opportunities available.

Our project manager position is a key individual that contributes directly to the company’s goal of becoming a premier partner in Northern New England. This position can earn a rewarding income through our base pay system with incentives.

Roles and Responsibilities for Project Manager

• Ordering and confirming needed supplies, tools and equipment and communicating with supervisor(s) and team leads clearly and effectively.
• Consult with supervisor and team leads on specifications of work orders.
• Responsible for management and scope of individual projects and project portfolio.
• Point person and company’s contact with clients while functioning as project manager.
• Assists in new sales with clients for which they are managing projects.
• Review all project documents and be familiar with all aspects of the project. Understand the materials to be installed and the work to be performed. Know how codes and standards apply to the work to be performed.
• Create and update project documents using Visio, Excel, PDF Pro, and MS Project as needed.
• Schedule technician resources to ensure projects stay on track and on budget.
• Coordinate installation with account manager, customer, sub-contractor, and technicians.
• Participate in customer construction status calls as required.
• When applicable, make site visits throughout the job to evaluate the technicians and work quality.
• Provide frequent and detailed project/service status updates to the customer, account manager, and project team.
• Work closely with the onsite lead technicians to recognize and capture any additional work. Prepare change orders as needed.

Requirements

Project Manager Job Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Advanced computer skills required; basic electronics and/or audio/video knowledge.
• Strong customer service skills; friendly, approachable and motivated with a strong work ethic and high degree of integrity.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug test is required for employment consideration.
• Have an ability to take input from customers, supervisors, leads and co-workers to problem solve and improve skills.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma (or GED) required; college or technical/vocational school a plus.
• Any cabling experience is preferred but willing to train the right candidates.

Other Skills & Qualifications

• Assertive, yet consultative and results oriented with a contagious competitive attitude.
• Advanced computer skills: including use of the web and mobile apps.
• Excellent communication skills; including articulation, and grammar.

Additional Information

Our business is open five days a week, but our installation service might extend beyond normal business hours and possibly into the night. Some travel with overnight stays will be required. Schedules tend to remain fixed; however, flexibility is a requirement.