SAQ Project Manager

Job Description

Overview

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States.

MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services.

At MasTec you’ll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.
Responsibilities

The SAQ Project Manager develops strategies that meet and exceed client expectations and manages day to day project level schedules, financials, status internal/external, customer relationship

Remote position but candidates must live in LA, AL or MS and be able to drive to do site walks and meet with jurisdictions in LA, AL and MS.

• New Orleans, LA
• Birmingham, AL
• Jackson, MS

Salary range $70-$85k, Depending on Experience

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentor Site Acquisition Specialists in all areas of site acquisition and provide them with the tools and strategies to be successful and self-sufficient
• Set timelines for each site acquisition milestone and hold Site Acquisition Specialist’s accountable for reaching those milestone dates
• Establish goals, provide guidance and performance evaluations for Site Acquisition Specialists
• Liaison between site acquisition team, RF, construction and regulatory compliance
• Receive updates and provide forecasts for all site acquisition functions
• Problem solve site acquisition issues
• Handle site issues pre and post construction
• Manage project level financials based on project milestones to ensure proper revenue recognition during project lifecycle, including project invoicing and close-out
• Stay aligned and in step with Customer’s monthly POE
• Engage with scoping team to ensure proper SOW is leased
• Interface with Launchpad Organization to move projects through SAQ lifecycle
• Ensure projects meet milestones, schedules and other timeline requirements
• Provide timely project status updates to supervisor
• Attend meetings and conference calls with the customer or vendors
• Develop, maintain, and grow working relationships with customers and vendors
• Analyze project finances to reconcile variances in project budgets and vendor purchase orders
• Investigate invoices and POs that are “rejected” or “on hold” by Purchasing Team
• Works with Administration Supervisor to have work assigned to PCs
• Other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Experience: 

• College degree or equivalent experience preferred
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Experience managing, mentoring and leading a team
• Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of the wireless industry
• Risk management, contingency planning and decision making abilities
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex or sensitive issues to favorable resolution
• Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Able to operate in a high stress, fast paced environment.
• 1-2 years managing a high volume of projects (preferably AT&T)
• 3-5 years of Site Acquisition experience preferred
• Pre-planning and forward thinking
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong Financial acumen
• Ability to travel 50% of the time
• Must have the ability and be willing to travel, as required, for job related functions.
• Works primarily in an office environment

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort:

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Red Wing Boot Voucher

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Bereavement leave

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec’s policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.