Inside Plant Project Manager

JOB TITLE: Inside Plant Project Manager

REPORTS TO: Chief Commercial Officer

DEPARTMENT: NTS Technical Services

STATUS: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The NTS Inside Plant Project Manager is responsible for coordinating the planning, scheduling, materials, manpower requirements, customer communication, and overall progression of structured cabling and special systems installation projects. Projects may include copper and fiber-optic cabling, access control, CCTV surveillance, and other low-voltage systems associated with new construction, renovations, and retrofit installations. This position works closely with field supervisors, leads, administrative staff, customers, and general contractors to ensure work is properly coordinated, materials are available, schedules are maintained, and project requirements are communicated. The Project Manager serves as the primary coordination point for assigned projects, allowing field supervisors to focus on technical installation, personnel supervision, quality, and daily field operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning and Scheduling

• Develop and maintain schedules for assigned projects
• Coordinate installation milestones with general contractors, customers, and supervisors
• Monitor project progress and communicate scheduling adjustments
• Anticipate potential delays and coordinate appropriate responses
• Maintain visibility into upcoming projects and anticipated resource requirements

Manpower Coordination

• Work with supervisors to determine staffing requirements for each phase of a project
• Coordinate manpower scheduling and communicate project resource needs
• Identify and communicate potential staffing conflicts
• Maintain short-term and longer-range labor forecasts
• Help ensure the appropriate personnel and skill sets are available when scheduled work begins
• Final technician assignments and direct field supervision remain the responsibility of the appropriate supervisors

Material and Equipment Coordination

• Review project material requirements with supervisors and technical personnel
• Coordinate purchasing requests and material delivery schedules
• Monitor long-lead-time items and material availability
• Ensure materials and equipment are staged or delivered in advance of scheduled installations
• Communicate shortages, delivery delays, and potential project impacts
• Coordinate required equipment and logistical needs for scheduled work

Customer and Contractor Coordination

• Serve as a primary project coordination contact for customers and general contractors
• Attend required construction meetings, site walks, and project coordination meetings
• Conduct on-site visits as required by project agreements
• Communicate construction schedule changes and site readiness issues
• Coordinate project access and installation sequencing
• Maintain professional relationships with customers, contractors, and project stakeholders

Project Oversight and Documentation

• Track project schedules, milestones, progress, and outstanding requirements
• Coordinate requests for information, submittals, and applicable project documentation
• Identify changes in scope and facilitate proper review and approval of change orders
• Communicate scheduling, labor, or material issues that may affect project costs
• Coordinate punch-list completion and project closeout documentation with supervisors and administrative personnel
• Provide regular progress updates and project forecasts to departmental leadership

Internal Coordination and Communication

• Conduct regular project coordination meetings with supervisors and other personnel
• Maintain clear communication regarding priorities, scheduling, and resource availability
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve project processes and efficiency
• Escalate operational issues requiring management attention
• Support a collaborative working relationship between technical, administrative, and operational teams

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through in maintaining project schedules, tracking milestones, and ensuring timely completion of assigned responsibilities
• Anticipates potential scheduling conflicts, resource constraints, and project delays, and takes initiative to identify risks and coordinate solutions before they impact project timelines or deliverables
• Understands the relationship between labor availability, material procurement, construction sequencing, project timelines, and overall profitability, with the ability to recognize scheduling decisions that may affect project costs and efficiency
• Communicates clearly and professionally with field technicians, supervisors, general contractors, customers, and construction management personnel to coordinate activities, communicate schedule changes, and maintain alignment on project priorities
• Effectively manages multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizes competing deadlines, and maintains accurate, up-to-date schedules to support efficient resource allocation and project execution
• Demonstrates initiative, organization, flexibility, and a customer-focused approach to project coordination, anticipating operational needs and supporting teams in achieving project objectives
• Respects established technical leadership, reporting relationships, and supervisory responsibilities while working collaboratively across departments to support project requirements and organizational goals
• Adjusts project schedules in response to changing priorities, field conditions, material availability, and construction requirements while maintaining clear communication and minimizing disruptions to project progress

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience coordinating commercial construction, low-voltage installations, structured cabling, security systems, telecommunications, or other related technical projects.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, project sequencing, installation timelines, and coordination with general contractors, subcontractors, customers, and internal project teams.
• Familiarity with structured cabling, fiber-optic systems, CCTV, access control, and other low-voltage or special systems.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines.
• Strong organizational, planning, time-management, and communication skills, with the ability to monitor project progress and proactively address scheduling conflicts or potential delays.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, project specifications, installation plans, and project schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with project scheduling, tracking, and project management software.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical personnel, administrative staff, management, customers, general contractors, and external vendors.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed to support installation coordination, monitor progress, and ensure project milestones are met

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience managing, coordinating, or overseeing commercial low-voltage installation projects, preferably within telecommunications, structured cabling, security systems, or related industries
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with general contractors, subcontractors, customers, and construction teams on new construction, renovation, and retrofit projects
• Working knowledge of material procurement, construction submittals, project documentation, change-order management, and construction scheduling processes
• Industry-recognized certifications or credentials, such as BICSI certifications or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, are preferred
• This is a hands-on project coordination role requiring both office-based planning and field engagement.
• Willingness and ability to conduct site visits, assess project progress, identify potential challenges, and coordinate timely resolutions to support successful project completion

Note: Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that would enable the applicant to satisfactorily perform and meet the duties required of the position may be considered in meeting the stated minimum requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to use hands, to sit, lift up to 50 lbs., stoop, bend, reach with hands/arms.
• Must be able to drive to various locations as needed.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to speak, read, write, see, and hear to perform essential duties of the job. Must communicate clearly in English.
• Must be able to perform and complete multiple tasks

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will be asked to provide 39 months driving record. Position requires insurability under GRTI insurer requirements.
• Will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

As a matter of Company policy, all employment is on an at-will basis, meaning that employment shall last for so long as mutually agreeable. Either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment at any time with or without cause.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified enrolled Gila River Community Members, other Indians, and non-Indian spouses of officially enrolled Community members in accordance with Tribal Employment Rights Office (T.E.R.O.) Ordinance (No. GR-02-09, Gila River Indian Community).

Gila River Telecommunications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, subject to Indian Hiring Preference.