Overview and Essential Functions

The Sr Project Specialist assists the assigned management team to maintain project/contract organization and efficiency. It may be responsible for a variety or specific project-related tasks as assigned by project leadership based on the needs and size of the assigned project. The Project Specialist maintains assigned task responsibility, keeping the overall success of the project/contract at the forefront of mind.

What will you do?

• Develops, maintains and updates project documentation;

• Performs various program tasks as assigned by project leadership;

• Develops and maintains effective and complete project files (physical and/or electronic);

• Sets up new projects;

• Applies for, attains, documents and tracks project permits in a timely manner to facilitate continuous project flow;

• Tracks project changes and scheduling delays as requested;

• Applies industry standard and project specific units to draw appropriate conclusions regarding units placed for production and billing accuracy as assigned;

• Collects and reviews all project documentation, prepares the final closeout package and submits to appropriate personnel and the customer in a timely fashion as required. Identifies documentation deficiencies and reports to appropriate project leaders;

• Acts as backup to other project personnel (either within the same project or assisting with other projects) as directed;

• Participates in any required continuous training;

• Supports all company policies, procedures and initiatives related to project success;

• Some travel may be required;

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in an industry related field or equivalent combination of education and 2-5 years of experience;

• Strong written and verbal communication;

• Basic math skills including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure and using whole numbers, fractions and decimals;

• Ability to read and comprehend various written and data driven correspondence including but not limited to production reports, project work orders, prints, etc;

• Basic computer operating and data entry skills;

• Experience with basic computer software systems including but not limited to Database, Internet, Spreadsheet, Word Processing, e-mail and PDF creation; Google application experience is strongly preferred;

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimum guidance;

• Valid Driver’s license.

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

Benefits and Company Summary

• Competitive Compensation

• Comprehensive benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Life and AD&D, Short and Long-term disability insurance, Legal, both traditional and ROTH 401k retirement plans with company match, Company stock purchase program and tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• 8 paid annual Holidays

• Training and advancement for those who possess the determination and positive attitude to progress in their careers

• Weekly pay!

Company:

TelCom Construction is a full service, turnkey telecommunications utility contractor with a growing market presence within the industry. Headquartered in Clearwater, MN and with locations throughout the Upper Midwest, our focus on Midwestern values and continuously delivering a quality product with attention to safety, integrity and customer satisfaction has driven our success.

TelCom is proud to be an EEO/AA and Veteran-Friendly employer!

To apply for this opportunity, please visit our careers page at https://careers.telcomconstruction.com/telcom

EEO

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. ( https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm )

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.