Associate Project Manager

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, is a premier turnkey installer of fiber optic and data center infrastructure. Working on our team puts you on the leading edge of innovation in the digital communications space. We offer an open‑door culture that welcomes new ideas, careful onboarding, and thorough training programs to set you up for success.

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of the role are the administration of assigned construction jobs. This position requires fieldwork and may include weekends, holidays, and off‑hours. Rare travel may be required depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a PM/SPM, work on assigned projects, shepherding them to successful completion.
• Assist in building project plans, scope of work (SOW), bill of materials (BOM), order and track materials, and schedule team members.
• Track and assist on multiple projects concurrently.
• Review assigned projects for accuracy, profitability, and adherence to corporate values.
• Join PM inspections of field projects.
• Participate in pre‑construction and regular status meetings with customers and other vendors.
• Ensure clear expectations and scopes of work.
• Attend site walks and validate that plans and expectations align with conditions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure project success.
• Validate material inventories and appropriate resources are scheduled to meet job timelines.
• Prepare all reports and close‑out documents per job requirements.
• Be reachable 24/7 to support customers and team members with urgent needs, including emergency and scheduled maintenance, outages, and quick‑turn quoting.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic understanding of communications cabling types.
• Familiarity with both overhead and underground construction practices in metro and long‑haul environments.
• Working knowledge of safety, security, Telcordia standards and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with materials, manufacturers, and equipment related to communications cabling products, specifically UTP and fiber optic cable, Maxcell, sub‑duct, fiber panels and enclosures.
• Basic ability to read and interpret blue‑prints, drawings, diagrams, and other provided materials.
• Ability to extrapolate requirements to create take‑off materials, quotes, scope of work (SOW), and method of procedure.
• Basic ability to accurately estimate labor effort and material requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, focused on customer service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Visio, Bluebeam Revu, or Revit is a plus.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• PMP or equivalent certification, or a minimum of 1 year managing critical‑environment construction.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 50 lb).
• Ability to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including use of a computer keyboard.
• Ability to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings options.

Pay

$65,000 – $85,000 a year