Project Manager- Blaine, MN

At TelCom Construction, the Project Manager oversees the full end-to-end life cycle of complex, turn-key telecommunications and utility projects. This role relies on deep industry experience and sound judgment to plan, organize, and execute program deliverables efficiently from kickoff to final completion.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Stock purchase plan
• Education reimbursement
• Legal insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and more

Responsibilities

Project Execution & Performance Tracking

• Track project health and performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), delivering timely, actionable reports to management and stakeholders.
• Define and monitor critical path milestones, high-risk data points, schedule variances, and material forecasts to keep projects on time and under budget.
• Identify, track, and manage potential risks, scope changes, and schedule delays to resolve issues before they impact execution.

Process Standardization & Operations Support

• Build end-to-end operational workflows that map all key touchpoints required to satisfy specific customer contract obligations.
• Streamline existing workflows to drive repeatable, efficient project execution across teams.
• Eliminate operational roadblocks and empower field teams to deliver high-quality results efficiently.
• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery.

Stakeholder Communication & Client Relations

• Serve as the primary client point of contact for project updates, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
• Oversee internal and external touchpoints across the entire project life cycle—from initial work order receipt to final invoice approval—ensuring full contractual compliance.
• Lead regular project status meetings with clients and internal leadership to maintain alignment on deliverables, timelines, and program goals.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States for the company.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience).
• 4–7 years of experience managing direct reports.
• 4–7 years of experience delivering OSP (Outside Plant) telecommunications or utility-related services.

Technical & Professional Expertise

• Proven ability to create, maintain, and execute comprehensive Project Management Plans across the PMI project life cycle.
• Strong working knowledge of Critical Path Methodology (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), advanced scheduling techniques, and project financial principles.
• Proficiency with industry tools and software, including Google Workspace (Mail, Sheets, Docs), Smartsheet, and Bluebeam Power PDF.
• Excellent technical writing skills to produce clear documentation, reports, and procedures.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong internal and external communication skills, with the ability to bridge conversation across all organizational levels (upstream, downstream, and clients).
• Skilled negotiator and consensus builder with a track record of driving alignment in cross-functional team environments.
• Self-motivated, proactive problem solver who can work independently with minimal guidance.

Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification (preferred).
• Advanced/Post-Graduate degree in a business or technical discipline (preferred).

Pay

The wage range for Project Manager in Blaine, MN is $84,000.00 - $100,000.00.

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