Wireless Construction Project Manager

Come find your TruNorthe!

TruNorthe, LLC provides construction management and site acquisition services to the cellular communication industry. Our professional environment creates a culture that is supportive and inclusive, while also providing each team member with the flexibility to work independently. We have high expectations for ourselves and welcome those who are driven, self-propelled and ready to elevate themselves and the team they work hand in hand with. We are a growing company, and we conduct business with some of the most notable companies in the cellular communication industry. TruNorthe offers numerous opportunities for growth and career advancement as well as education and mentorship programs.

We are seeking a Wireless Construction Project Manager to join our team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees with complete ownership, while carrying out all aspects of planning, the development and implementation of large multifaceted Construction Projects, each with a large quantity of jobs across multiple sites; exemplifies and implements TruNorthe’s governing philosophies; successfully delivers each job/project on time, within budget, within scope, safely and without defects; serves as the primary point of contact and liaison between the client, project team and stakeholders.

Client Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders. Clearly understand each client’s business, organization, and project objectives. Properly set and perform to client expectations. Manage day-to-day client interaction. Design a solution and establish associated project timelines and budgets to complete the work within project constraints. Effectively communicate with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. Develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster ties and future work opportunities. Proactively anticipate the clients’ expectations and the project needs and prevent problems or delays.

Communication & Reporting

• Effectively facilitate weekly and other regular status meetings with project team and Client/Project Sponsor to ensure understanding of expectations, deliverables, dependencies, risks, project status, contingencies, resolutions, and project completion. Email weekly report(s) showing project status, percentage complete, estimated completion goals and other key project metrics. Create customized reports for the client or team, as needed. Remain prepared at all times for on-the-spot discussions of project status, run rates, estimated completions, goals, quality, schedules, etc. Effectively communicate relevant project information to superiors, including the appropriate escalation of issues to the attention of TruNorthe management in a timely fashion. Communicate difficult or sensitive information tactfully. Keep project team well informed of company, client, and industry news. Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.

Project Planning

• Attend and actively participate in project kickoff meetings to understand purpose and objectives, expectations, limitations, processes, deliverables, handoff points, and team structure. Identify required resources, ensure availability, and assign team member responsibilities to oversee. Create and execute project work plans (revise as appropriate) to meet changing needs and requirements. Prioritize work based on analysis of strategic importance, tasks outstanding, obstacles or barriers, budgets, resources, and deadlines. Establish and maintain a usable and well-communicated schedule for all phases of each project or job.

Pre-Construction

• Gather Radio Frequency Design Sheets (RFDS’s), Construction Drawings (CD’s), and specs; manage surveys and walks; assist all project stakeholders in definition of project scope, objectives, and technical feasibility; in order to complete an accurate Scope of Work (SOW) encompassing all project details and requirements. Create and/or oversee all project documentation. (Spreadsheets, plan review, scope writing, cost estimating, scheduling, material takeoffs, etc.). Work closely with the Pre-Construction Manager in putting together a complete bid package to General Contractors (GC’s), holding a successful bid-walk and auction. Review and ensure a complete and inclusive Notice To Proceed (NTP) is issued to the selected GC. Schedule and hold organized and productive Pre-Construction meetings on-site with all project participants.

In-Construction

• Effectively apply our positive, solutions-oriented methodology and enforce project standards in day-to-day management. Coordinate continually with internal resources (TruNorthe CM’s and office staff), third parties/vendors (GC and crew, municipalities, LL, etc.) and other project stakeholders for the flawless execution of projects. Review and Quality Control (QC) all deliverables prepared by team before delivery to both client and TruNorthe databases. Ensure the crew is holding daily “tailgate” safety meetings on-site and obtain records for company file. When further clarification is required submit a formal Request For Information (RFI) and follow up through resolution of the issue. Ensure project documents are complete, accurate, and uploaded appropriately (both T-Mobile’s “InSite” and TruNorthe’s “TruBase”). Minimize TruNorthe exposure and risk on the project and each job.

Post-Construction

• Obtain formal sign off on all project deliverables, which will often include coordinating input and involvement from the Project Sponsor/Client. Obtain and deliver any required redline drawings if there are any changes to each project or job. Verify that a Close Out Package (COP) is received in a timely manner, routed for client signatures, and uploaded into client databases, including Landlord (LL) and Field Operations (FOPS) sign-off when required. Each job must be punched and left clean and complete. Assure project legal documents are completed and signed. Ensure all documents are uploaded in TruBase and that all tasks and milestones are completed and invoiced timely and accurately.

Project Control

• Evaluate all key project deliverables, as well as final product, to ensure traceability of requirements, high quality, delivery timelines, budget performance, achievement of expectations, and overall client acceptance. Identify, track, manage and mitigate risk on specific client engagements. Escalate these issues when necessary to ensure minimal impact to quality, budget, and timeline. Manage scope creep through change orders, phased delivery or other methods to ensure projects are delivered on time, in scope, on budget and as expected. Ensure implications of changes to project scope and/or objectives are understood by Client/Project Sponsor and the project team and obtain formal change order when needed. Where project control is in jeopardy, create contingency plans with appropriate input from key team members and implement a revised project schedule, scope, or budget in a timely manner. Manage project details in TruBase, keeping all data up to date daily.

Financial Management

• Manage project budgets. Determine appropriate revenue recognition (e.g., task and milestone completion). In collaboration with company financial managers, ensure timely and accurate invoicing and monitor receivables (including client follow-up regarding unpaid invoices).

Professional Development

• Participate regularly in TruNorthe’s continuing education opportunities. Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities beyond required training. Challenge fellow Team Members to progress toward their professional development goals and take personal responsibility for their own development. Assist team members to execute career development plans.

Process Improvement

• Suggest areas for internal process improvement and accompanying solutions. Lead internal teams/task forces on improvement projects within areas of expertise. Contribute regularly to the improved functionality and design of TruBase.

New Business Development

• Effectively convey TruNorthe’s message and capabilities in both written and verbal business development discussions. Identify business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project, job, or client. Participate with company management in pursuing and obtaining new clients and opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Leadership

The TruNorthe PM is first a leader and will set performance standards for the team guided by and committed to TruNorthe’s three-pronged governing philosophy of:

· Solutions Made Simple

· Systemization and Efficiency

· Effective Communication

A TruNorthe PM will demonstrate previous experience and skill in leading complex and strategic projects, working independently with minimal supervision and a high level of enthusiasm. They will exhibit strong analytical talent; possess complex critical thinking skills; and will consistently identify, share, and implement opportunities for work process improvement. An effective PM should expect to operate under pressure and will carry a calm solutions-oriented demeanor and exhibit a positive can-do attitude. They will balance workload and priorities with efficient time management.

Communication

A TruNorthe PM must communicate effectively in English (both written and verbal) in a clear and precise manner. They will possess strong interpersonal and relationship skills (both internally and client-facing) and will be confident making both formal and informal presentations to clients and company leadership. The PM will write strategic emails and reports, supporting precise decision making. They will ask searching/probing questions for clarity and to evaluate understanding by all parties.

Technical Understanding

A PM, while not necessarily being an expert, will understand the wireless industry, cell site design, project management philosophies and construction processes. They will remain on the forefront of

emerging industry practices and technology and the potential application of these practices and technologies to client engagements. As TruNorthe focuses on technological solutions, the PM will quickly learn TruNorthe’s capabilities and gain proficiency with internal software applications and tools.

Teamwork and Personnel Development

A PM takes full-ownership and leads a team of people and will be responsible for their productive operation and professional development as a company resource. As such, the PM will serve as a role model and mentor to team members in order to challenge and foster their professional development; inspire team members to attain personal and company goals in the pursuit of excellence; use each team member to their full potential; establish a teamwork-based environment; encourage open communication; acknowledge each team member’s contributions; minimize and mitigate team conflicts; and track and review lessons learned with the team. Each PM and team member will be willing to step in and assist where/when needed, cross training throughout the organization and working long hours or weekends as necessary to achieve goals and expectations.

Office & Organizational Skills

A PM will possess solid computer and internet skills, (including proficiency in MS Office applications) and have the ability to quickly learn new internal and client applications. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are also required.

Education / Experience

A TruNorthe PM will possess 3+ years of combined experience between on-the-job construction management and cellular industry work experience and/or formal education, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance.