Project Coordinator

Alaska Communications • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

At Alaska Communications, we’re committed to putting our team first, always being customer focused, having a can-do attitude, owning our results and always acting with integrity. This is what we hire for and what our team members exhibit each day. Want to make an impact with us? We are unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas. The compensation range for this job is: $56,305.00 - $70,981.00 POSITION SUMMARY Project coordinator works directly with and reports to project managers and is responsible for leading and facilitating multiple, concurrent projects from concept development through construction and handover. With project managers, the project coordinator employs project management methods consistent with PMI standards and ensures all projects meet expected outcomes, comply with federal, state, and local codes. are completed on schedule and within budget. The project coordinator works directly with internal and external partners to plan and coordinate materials, equipment, and personnel to complete projects, and provides dedicated management and oversight of contractors.

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills with emphasis on decision-making, conflict management, and team building and teamwork.
• Ability to develop work plans, work effectively as a member of a team, report on status of projects, and represent the team in meetings and/or with the client, and be able to coordinate issues identification and resolution between clients and the development team.
• Ability to manage cost using planning, forecasting, and active financial management.
• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Ability to effectively present information publicly.
• Strong organization, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Will assist project managers and directors in leadership and management of all aspects projects on multiple, small-scale project planning, execution, timing, and functionality, quality, communication, and cost.
• Will draft and update project plans as directed by the project manager, lead meetings for issues, risks, change, and action items.
• Maintain project plans, provide project metrics, facilitate weekly update meetings, and create/update compliance and project documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with project staff throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Facilitate project meetings and capture minutes of decisions, issues, and action items.
• Manage project documentation with the Microsoft Smartsheet including status reporting, meeting minutes, risks, issues, action items, and other communications.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers, community members and co-workers.
• Big picture view of telecom networks (Ethernet, IP, SONET, switching, wireless, microwave, satellite), the technologies, process and systems used to engineer, design, build and operate such networks. More importantly, understanding the technology trends that are of importance to your customers and having the skills to serve as a trusted advisor to customers in the technology space.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Management, Business, Telecommunications, or related field is preferred. A combination of relevant work and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may be substituted for the degree on a year for one-year basis.
• A minimum of one (1) year project management experience including developing SOW’s, BOM’s and schedules, is required; experience in the telecommunications industry is preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Access and Outlook.
• Must be able to use Computer Aided Drafting products.

Nice To Haves

• Industry specific certifications are highly valued and may contribute toward education.
• Certified Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications highly valued.
• Logistical and procurement experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively within the company’s Project Management Office (or Engineering/Construction Department)
• Support development and execution of project plans, budgets, schedules
• Under supervision of Management, manage contractors and consultants; coordinate directly with agencies and property owners
• Maintain and ensure complete documentation of projects, upload into management systems
• Attend coordination and progress meetings. Lead meetings in the PM’s absence
• Advise project managers on all project-related matters
• Support the administration of contracts, evaluate work in progress, manage and direct personnel and contractors as needed
• Maintain project risk, contract, quality and task management
• Serve as a key POC between internal and external stakeholders
• Track and report project progress using project management tools; identify and escalate risks, delays, or resource constraints.
• Support project planning by organizing meetings, preparing agendas, recording meeting minutes, and following up on action items.
• Assist in managing project budgets, purchase orders, and invoice approvals to ensure cost control and financial accountability.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in project tracing systems and dashboards for performance monitoring and reporting.
• Provide administrative support to project managers and senior leadership as needed, including document control and internal communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level