Sr. Project Manager

ITG Communications, LLC; Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ITG Communications, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Smithfield, RI. The successful candidate will lead complex construction projects, ensuring delivery meets operational, financial, and quality targets.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in construction operations, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity. Responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and liaising with clients and subcontractors.

ITG values professionalism, transparency, and responsiveness in project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in construction operations, with 3+ in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage multi-site construction activities and diverse project scopes.
• Strong knowledge of field construction processes, scheduling, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex construction projects with oversight responsibilities.
• Perform aerial telecommunications construction activities including pole climbing and cable placement.
• Train and mentor groundmen and junior crew members on construction techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Construction Operations

Communication

Scheduling

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

ITG Communications is hiring a Senior Project Manager in Smithfield, RI.

Purpose

The Senior Project Manager – Construction is responsible for leading and executing complex or high-visibility construction projects, often tied to specific clients, regions, or contractual scopes. This role provides comprehensive oversight of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination, and client communication to ensure project delivery meets all operational, financial, and quality targets.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerial telecommunications construction activities including pole climbing, strand placement, cable placement, and lashing of fiber or copper cables according to project specifications and safety protocols.
• Lead and direct groundmen and crew members in supporting aerial construction activities.
• Interpret and follow telecommunications construction plans, design maps, and fiber route documentation.
• Install aerial telecommunications infrastructure including messenger strand, fiber optic cable, copper cable, anchors, hardware, and related components.
• Operate bucket trucks, utility vehicles, and specialized aerial construction equipment such as tensioners, cable pullers, and lashers.
• Ensure installation practices comply with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), company standards, and client specifications for telecommunications infrastructure.
• Identify and resolve field construction challenges including clearance issues, pole loading concerns, and route adjustments.
• Perform quality checks on completed aerial construction work to ensure compliance with engineering designs and client requirements.
• Document work progress, material usage, and field conditions for reporting and project tracking.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety policies including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, and work zone safety procedures.
• Set up and maintain proper traffic control and work zone safety measures in accordance with applicable safety guidelines.
• Train and mentor groundmen and junior crew members on proper aerial telecom construction techniques and safety procedures.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in construction operations, with 3+ in a leadership role
• Proven ability to manage multi-site construction activities and diverse project scopes
• Strong knowledge of field construction processes, scheduling, and cost control
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Exposure

• Internal: Collaborates with operations, construction crews, safety, legal, and support departments
• External: Primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, vendors, and municipalities
• Travel required to job sites, client offices, and project meetings

Key Measures / Key Performance Indicators

• On-time, on-budget delivery of assigned projects
• Client satisfaction and contract compliance
• Safety and quality audit scoresFinancial performance and variance control
• Subcontractor performance and accountability

Factors critical to success at ITG Communications for this position

• Client-Focused Execution: Manages projects with professionalism, transparency, and client responsiveness
• Project Control: Maintains tight oversight of schedule, scope, and cost across all phases
• Team Coordination: Fosters collaboration between internal departments and external partners to deliver results

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visit construction sites regularly, walk uneven terrain, climb ladders, and access confined areas
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs during field assessments or inspections
• Visual acuity to read drawings, reports, and plans; auditory capacity for calls and field coordination
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to travel frequently

ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also ITG’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.