Network Specialist-Project Coordinator Jobs

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and/or relocation bonus! (Payout and retention terms apply.)

• Support resource managers in tactical application of tools and reports. Provide regular and ad hoc reporting out of planning tool, tagging, and formatting projects.
• Maintain plans throughout the life cycle of projects, consistent with internal practice and procedures. Monitor and manage project to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery within scope and of high quality. Provide project direction to internal TDS and third party resources. Ensure quality audits/inspections are completed during construction. Make sure all construction practices are adhered to and see that required acceptance tests are made per TDS standards.
• Examine project documentation/data for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform rudimentary office administration functions.
• Evaluate and recommend changes in methods and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.
• Ensure closure of project to include but not limited to; budget, invoice, contract, and retirement-of-units related to the capital project.
• Produce detailed project/portfolio reports and notifications as appropriate. Track the capital budget expenditures for assigned projects and provides reporting from SAP as needed. Comply with all Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements and processes.
• Provide project coordination support for a geographic area and project management of assigned network projects. Provide coordination and scheduling activities utilizing project management system (Clarity), tools and aids such as project plans, reports and charts.

• 1+ years of telecommunications or commercial construction experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) –OR- 4+ years of professional work experience.
• 1+ year project leadership experience.

• Project management experience with budget responsibility.
• Average of 10% time travel may be required with possible overnight stays.
• Completion of one or more projects through all phases of at least one life cycle.
• Ability to resource, organize and deploy a strong team and foster a spirit of team play.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders to understand the value proposition of each project and project request.
• Ability to plan, organize and control multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to demonstrate effective use of process and use of judgment to adapt processes as the situation demands.
• Ability to rapidly assimilate key business objectives of the business unit being supported by the project.
• Ability to perform in a self-directed environment.
• Ability to influence others without the benefit of organizational authority.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and personal sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of appropriate tools for the system(s) preferred, which may include MS Project, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and any functional systems being affected by the project.
• Ability to achieve success through effective use of teams, and be able to demonstrate personal adaptability in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including exceptional written and oral communication skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in engineering, design, or installation in the telecommunications industry.