Project Specialist, Telecom
About the role
TAK Broadband is seeking an experienced Project Specialist to support telecom construction project execution. Key responsibilities include coordinating project management activities, liaising with clients, preparing budgets, overseeing procurement, monitoring progress, and ensuring project standards and requirements are met.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information
- Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes
- Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives
- Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
- Ensure clients' needs are met as projects evolve
- Help prepare budgets
- Analyze risks and opportunities
- Oversee project procurement management
- Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise
- Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
- Work with the Project Manager to eliminate blockers
- Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures
- Issue all appropriate legal paperwork (e.g. contracts and terms of agreement)
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
- Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 1+ years of proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or related field of study (plus)
- Experience in project management, from conception to delivery
- PMP / PRINCE2 certification (plus)
- An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans
- Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
- Strong client-facing and teamwork skills
- Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Planner
- Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g. Basecamp or Trello)
- Able to use remote communication tools, including telephony systems and headset operations
- Able to maintain productivity during extended computer-based work periods
- Able to build and sustain professional relationships through effective communication and presentation abilities, when applicable
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills
- Capable of lifting and transporting materials up to 20 pounds, if necessary
- Perform repetitive motions including typing, writing, and using computer equipment
- Sufficient visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, and fine print
- Clear hearing ability to communicate via telephone and in-person conversations
- Must provide a valid government-issued photo ID for verification; a driver’s license is required if the role involves driving
- Passing of all pre-employment requirements (MVR, Background Check, Drug Screen)
Benefits
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. TAK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and are committed to providing equal access throughout our employment practices.