Associate Project Manager

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, is a premier turnkey installer of fiber optic and data center infrastructure. Working on the team puts you on the leading edge of innovation in the digital communications space, with an open‑door culture that welcomes new ideas and encourages professional growth.

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities of the Associate Project Manager are the administration of assigned construction jobs. The role 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 and shepherd 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, ensuring 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 schedule appropriate resources 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• PMP or equivalent certification, or a minimum of 1 year managing critical‑environment construction.
• Physical ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light to moderate weights up to 50 lb.
• Capability to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including a computer keyboard.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of communications cabling types.
• Familiarity with overhead and underground construction practices in metro and long‑haul environments.
• Working knowledge of safety, security, Telcordia standards, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturers, and equipment related to communications cabling products (UTP, fiber optic cable, Maxcell, sub‑duct, fiber panels, enclosures, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, diagrams, and related materials.
• Skill in extrapolating requirements to create take‑offs, quotes, scopes of work, and methods 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, PowerPoint); experience with Visio, Bluebeam Revu, or Revit is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings options.
• For union employees, pay rates and benefit levels are determined by union classifications.