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Astound Broadband

Fiber-based internet, TV, and phone services

Project Manager 2

IT Project ManagementPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required.
  • A valid driver's license in good standing and the ability to drive a company vehicle are required.
  • At least five years of relevant experience are required.
  • Communication proficiency, leadership, mathematical skills, telecommunications knowledge, project management and teamwork orientation, and computer skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee expansion and BP Enterprise builds.
  • Work with departments involved in large construction projects to plan, organize, and direct activities related to splicing, activation, balance, open trench work, and documentation of the Network Plant.
  • Assist Engineering and attend meetings.
  • Establish project objectives, procedures, and standards within company policy and specifications.
  • Confer with supervisors and the construction team about work procedures and construction problems or delays.
  • Initiate and maintain liaison with management and other contacts to facilitate project activities.
  • Monitor and control the project through administrative direction of on-site construction technicians, including force relocation, to ensure completion on schedule and within budget.
  • Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
  • Represent the project in management and strategic meetings.
  • Work with management to ensure the project's financial aspects protect the company's interests while maintaining good relationships with affected customers.
  • Requisition supplies and materials to complete the project.
  • Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to involved administrative staff and workers.
  • Formulate reports concerning work progress, costs, and scheduling.
  • Work with other departments to assign workers to construction sites as needed.
  • Maintain and, when necessary, develop relationships with municipalities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A two- or four-year degree in Project Management is preferred.

About the Company

Astound Broadband

Fiber-based internet, TV, and phone services

Astound Broadband is a telecommunications provider that sells high-speed fiber internet, television, phone, and mobile services to homes and businesses. It runs on its own fiber-heavy network that reaches many major U.S. markets, offering internet plans from 300 Mbps up to 1.5 Gbps, plus digital TV packages and home phone service. The company also offers Astound Mobile, a mobile plan that uses T-Mobile’s 5G network and is available to customers who already have Astound internet. Services are sold in bundles without annual contracts or data caps. Astound differentiates itself by owning and upgrading its fiber network, focusing on bundled offerings, and expanding into rural areas using fixed wireless access to reach more customers. Its goal is to grow its broadband footprint, improve infrastructure, and provide reliable, flexible services to a broad customer base across multiple markets.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$400M
Headquarters
United States
Founded
2002

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