SAQ Project Manager

at Mastec Services Group in Itasca, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States.
MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services.

At MasTec you'll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.
Responsibilities

The SAQ Project Manager develops strategies that meet and exceed client expectations and manages day to day project level schedules, financials, status internal/external, customer relationship
Remote position but candidates must live in LA, AL or MS and be able to drive to do site walks and meet with jurisdictions in LA, AL and MS.
New Orleans, LA
Birmingham, AL
Jackson, MS
Salary range $70-$85k, Depending on Experience
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Mentor Site Acquisition Specialists in all areas of site acquisition and provide them with the tools and strategies to be successful and self-sufficient
Set timelines for each site acquisition milestone and hold Site Acquisition Specialist's accountable for reaching those milestone dates
Establish goals, provide guidance and performance evaluations for Site Acquisition Specialists
Liaison between site acquisition team, RF, construction and regulatory compliance
Receive updates and provide forecasts for all site acquisition functions
Problem solve site acquisition issues
Handle site issues pre and post construction
Manage project level financials based on project milestones to ensure proper revenue recognition during project lifecycle, including project invoicing and close-out
Stay aligned and in step with Customer's monthly POE
Engage with scoping team to ensure proper SOW is leased
Interface with Launchpad Organization to move projects through SAQ lifecycle
Ensure projects meet milestones, schedules and other timeline requirements
Provide timely project status updates to supervisor
Attend meetings and conference calls with the customer or vendors
Develop, maintain, and grow working relationships with customers and vendors
Analyze project finances to reconcile variances in project budgets and vendor purchase orders
Investigate invoices and POs that are "rejected" or "on hold" by Purchasing Team
Works with Administration Supervisor to have work assigned to PCs
Other job duties as assigned
Qualifications

Skills and Experience:
College degree or equivalent experience preferred
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Experience managing, mentoring and leading a team
Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of the wireless industry
Risk management, contingency planning and decision making abilities
Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex or sensitive issues to favorable resolution
Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
Able to operate in a high stress, fast paced environment.
1-2 years managing a high volume of projects (preferably AT&T)
3-5 years of Site Acquisition experience preferred
Pre-planning and forward thinking
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong Financial acumen
Ability to travel 50% of the time
Must have the ability and be willing to travel, as required, for job related functions.
Works primarily in an office environment
Hard work pays off. See what you'll get for your effort:
Financial Security
401(k) with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Life insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability
Red Wing Boot Voucher
Health and Wellness
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Work/Life Balance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Family and medical leave
Bereavement leave
We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let's talk. Build your career with MasTec!
MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of... For full info follow application link.

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