Project Specialist

TelCom Construction; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Gym Discounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

TelCom Construction invites you to join its project teams as a full-time, on-site Project Specialist in Marion, IA. You’ll set up new projects, maintain files, process permits, track progress, and assist with closeouts while learning reporting and billing practices.

Excellent organization, communication, and basic math are essential, with travel as needed. This role offers weekly pay, PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and education

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to read and understand project instructions, work orders, and reports.
• Basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets, word processing, PDFs). Google Workspace experience is a plus.
• Ability to stay organized, manage tasks, and work independently with minimal guidance.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up new projects and keeping project files organized and up to date.
• Support project documentation, including permits, scheduling updates, and progress tracking.
• Help review and prepare project paperwork for final closeouts.
• Learn how to track project activity and support accurate reporting and billing.
• Provide assistance to other project team members as needed.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Support company policies, procedures, and safety initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Some travel may be required.
• All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and a drug test

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Discover a more connected career

Launch your project management career with a team that builds the future! We are hiring a full-time, 100% On-Site Project Specialist to support our construction and telecom field teams. This ground floor role is designed for organized, career-minded professionals with strong computer skills who want to interpret prints, verify field as-builts, and communicate across departments.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks

• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays

• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)

• 401(k) w/ Company Match

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Education Reimbursement

• Legal Insurance

• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• Assist with setting up new projects and keeping project files organized and up to date.

• Support project documentation, including permits, scheduling updates, and progress tracking.

• Help review and prepare project paperwork for final closeouts.

• Learn how to track project activity and support accurate reporting and billing.

• Provide assistance to other project team members as needed.

• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

• Support company policies, procedures, and safety initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Some travel may be required.

• All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check and a drug test

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Comfortable with basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Ability to read and understand project instructions, work orders, and reports.

Basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets, word processing, PDFs). Google Workspace experience is a plus.

Ability to stay organized, manage tasks, and work independently with minimal guidance.

Valid driver’s license required.

Work Environment

Frequently sit for prolonged periods of time

Occasionally stand and/or walk

Occasionally bend, squat, kneel or twist

Frequent use of sight (specifically, close to perform computer work), hearing and voice

Use of hands, arms, and fingers to perform routine and repetitive tasks

Light to moderate lifting (up to 30 lbs)

Operate a computer, telephone or other office equipment

Moderate noise consistent with computers, phones and printers

The wage range for Project Specialist is $22.00 - $24.00 .

Why work with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.