Project Manager- Blaine, MN

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At TelCom Construction, the Project Manager oversees the full end-to-end life cycle of complex, turn-key telecommunications and utility projects. This role relies on deep industry experience and sound judgment to plan, organize, and execute program deliverables efficiently from kickoff to final completion.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

Project Execution & Performance Tracking

• Track project health and performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), delivering timely, actionable reports to management and stakeholders.

• Define and monitor critical path milestones, high-risk data points, schedule variances, and material forecasts to keep projects on time and under budget.

• Identify, track, and manage potential risks, scope changes, and schedule delays to resolve issues before they impact execution.

Process Standardization & Operations Support

• Build end-to-end operational workflows that map all key touchpoints required to satisfy specific customer contract obligations.

• Streamline existing workflows to drive repeatable, efficient project execution across teams.

• Eliminate operational roadblocks and empower field teams to deliver high-quality results efficiently.

• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery.

Stakeholder Communication & Client Relations

• Serve as the primary client point of contact for project updates, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.

• Oversee internal and external touchpoints across the entire project life cycle—from initial work order receipt to final invoice approval—ensuring full contractual compliance.

• Lead regular project status meetings with clients and internal leadership to maintain alignment on deliverables, timelines, and program goals.

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What you’ll need

Basic Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States for the company.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience).

• 4–7 years of experience managing direct reports.

• 4–7 years of experience delivering OSP (Outside Plant) telecommunications or utility-related services.

Technical & Professional Expertise

• Proven ability to create, maintain, and execute comprehensive Project Management Plans across the PMI project life cycle.

• Strong working knowledge of Critical Path Methodology (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), advanced scheduling techniques, and project financial principles.

• Proficiency with industry tools and software, including Google Workspace (Mail, Sheets, Docs), Smartsheet, and Bluebeam Power PDF.

• Excellent technical writing skills to produce clear documentation, reports, and procedures.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong internal and external communication skills, with the ability to bridge conversation across all organizational levels (upstream, downstream, and clients).

• Skilled negotiator and consensus builder with a track record of driving alignment in cross-functional team environments.

• Self-motivated, proactive problem solver who can work independently with minimal guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification.

• Advanced/Post-Graduate degree in a business or technical discipline.