Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
To help us in our mission to professionalize and innovate telecom construction, ByVerTek is now seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead complex fiber optic network projects from initiation through completion. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations while collaborating closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders. The Project Manager plays a critical role in driving operational excellence by providing leadership, oversight, and strategic direction across multiple high-impact projects. If you are looking for an opportunity to exercise your talents in a dynamic and fast-moving organization poised for rapid growth—where performance and initiative are rewarded—we urge you to apply! Please note this position is located on-site in Boca Raton, FL with some travel as needed to work locations. It is not a hybrid, remote or field position. Must already be in the local market within reasonable commuting distance from Boca Raton for consideration as relocation is not available for this role. Out of area/out of state candidates will not be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with Project Coordination/Project Management experience from the following industries: Fiber/Aerial Construction Telecom Wireless Construction
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Over 5 years of Project Management experience in a PMO setting
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is strongly prefered
- Demonstrated proficiency with construction scheduling software is preferred
- Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
- Proficient in project management practices and methodologies
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, with the ability to perform data analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate project needs to diverse audiences
- Strong relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration across teams and with external partners
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and experienced in fast-paced work environments
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities to guide and develop team members
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with construction management software highly preferred. SiteTracker and Smartsheet experience is also beneficial
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects within the sector
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and oversee the execution of highly complex fiber optic projects for internal and external clients, ensuring successful delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
- Take full ownership of project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
- Provide training and guidance to our construction and PMO teams and to liaise with subcontractors, clients and other contacts as required.
- Review and analyze project plans, schedules, and progress, providing timely updates to stakeholders, including executive-level reporting.
- Manage resource allocation and ensure project teams are effectively staffed to meet objectives.
- Facilitate and lead project meetings, creating detailed minutes, tracking action items, and ensuring they are integrated into the project schedule for timely completion.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, escalating issues as necessary to maintain project integrity.
- Define program objectives, track progress against key metrics, and manage schedule changes using established change control processes.
- Provide actionable recommendations to Field Technicians, Outside Plant Engineers, and customers to address and resolve performance issues.
- Read and interpret KMZ files and fiber network maps, including understanding cable specifications, buffer tubes, and color codes.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of outside plant (OSP) construction, including permitting, boring, duct placement, cable installation, splicing, and testing.
- Partner with other departments to establish and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), training programs, processes, and policies for complex projects.
Benefits
- Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Eleven (11) Company-observed Holidays per year
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid Short-term disability coverage and Basic Company Paid Life/AD & D insurance
- Voluntary Life insurance coverage for employees and their families
- Voluntary Long-Term disability coverage
- Supplemental benefits plans to assist with out-of-pocket expenses
- Flexible Spending accounts
- 401K
- Company Bonus Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
