Telecom Project Manager – Multi-State Delivery

Aecon U.S.; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Aecon Utilities is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead telecom construction projects within a designated portfolio. You will oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, change management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent, 5+ years of PM experience, and travel between utility yards and project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, technical diploma, or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, preferably within the utility contracting industry.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, forecasts, and project risks.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to travel between utility yards and project sites; out-of-state travel is an asset.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project coordination efforts to ensure project scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
• Establish project targets, resource requirements, and workload plans to support successful project delivery.
• Own project budgets and manage all expenditures, forecasts, and budget revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, analyze forecasted versus actual costs, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule, budget, and performance objectives.
• Collaborate with Project Controls and Finance teams to support monthly reporting, forecasting, project reviews, and alignment with client billing cycles.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor invoices by reviewing approvals, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and project stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Oversee change order processes, including review, approval, documentation, and assessment of budget impacts.
• Escalate supply chain risks and procurement issues to minimize project delays and operational impacts.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

MS Word

Job description

Aecon Utilities is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead telecom construction projects within a designated portfolio. You will oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, change management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent, 5+ years of PM experience, and travel between utility yards and project sites.