Project Director - St. Paul, MN

Metronet•St Paul, MN

23h

About The Position

The Project Director leads assigned projects and is ultimately responsible for project budgets, timelines, customer expectations, team management, and customer interaction. The role oversees project planning and execution, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to required quality and technical specifications. The Project Director also coordinates with internal and external stakeholders and provides updates to company leaders. The position is based in St. Paul, Minnesota, and offers a salary of $100,000–$150,000 based on experience.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of telecommunications construction and engineering.
Knowledge of project budget creation and management, project scheduling and tracking, project finance, cost reporting, and field office operations.
Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Project.
Familiarity with mapping, GIS, and CADD drafting programs.
Ability to work with Google Earth KMZ and KML files.
Ability and comfort preparing project estimates, budgets, and schedules.
Ability to understand complex instructions, develop and execute strategic plans, and communicate and promote company objectives to external organizations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or civil engineering; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
Review project budgets, schedules, and requirements.
Review and approve project cost reports submitted to the home office.
Assign responsibilities to project team members.
Oversee daily project activities to ensure completion on time and within budget.
Oversee project scope, deliverables, and technical specifications.
Ensure compliance with agreements, permits, and required authorizations.
Deliver quality, cost-effective, and efficient results.
Communicate project requirements, equipment needs, and design specifications to internal and external stakeholders.
Serve as a key point of contact for customers and internal teams, coordinating communication and meetings.
Provide regular updates to the SVP of Outside Plant and other leaders.
Represent Metronet professionally and maintain positive internal and external relationships.
Perform other duties as needed and directed.