Sr Specialist - Project Coordinator

Role Description

The Sr Specialist - Project Coordinator will provide coordination and organizational support for projects within a designated geographic area. This role is responsible for managing and facilitating the scheduling, tracking, and execution of a small to medium portfolio of network installation and upgrade projects with low to moderate risk, scope, and complexity. The Senior Specialist - Project Coordinator will monitor project scopes, budget, timelines, installation progress, and integration activities.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate closely with internal TDS teams and third-party partners.
• Ensure all resources are aligned and project milestones are delivered as planned.
• Play a critical role in maintaining project workflow, driving communication, and supporting successful project outcomes.

This position offers remote work flexibility; however, the ideal candidate will be based in Wisconsin to support in-market needs.

This position can be hired at a Specialist - Project Coordinator or Sr Specialist - Project Coordinator level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide project coordination support for a geographic area and project management of assigned network projects.
• Utilize project management system (Clarity), tools, and aids such as project plans, reports, and charts.
• Maintain plans throughout the life cycle of projects, consistent with internal practice and procedures.
• Monitor and manage projects to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery within scope and of high quality.
• Provide project direction to internal TDS and third-party resources.
• Ensure quality audits/inspections are completed during construction.
• Support resource managers in tactical application of tools and reports.
• Produce detailed project/portfolio reports and notifications as appropriate.
• Track the capital budget expenditures for assigned projects and provide reporting from SAP as needed.
• Comply with all Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements and processes.
• Ensure closure of projects, including budget, invoice, contract, and retirement-of-units related to the capital project.
• Examine project documentation/data for completeness and accuracy.
• Evaluate and recommend changes in methods and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.
• Perform rudimentary office administration functions.
• Remain current with installation procedures and regulatory processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years of professional work experience.
• 3+ years of telecommunications or commercial construction experience.
• 1+ year of project leadership experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Other Qualifications

• Project management experience with budget responsibility.
• Completion of one or more projects through all phases of at least one life cycle.
• Average of 10% time travel may be required with possible overnight stays.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and personal sense of urgency.
• Ability to perform in a self-directed environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, and control multiple tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including exceptional written and oral communication skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to resource, organize, and deploy a strong team and foster a spirit of team play.
• Knowledge of appropriate tools for the system(s) preferred, which may include MS Project, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any functional systems being affected by the project.
• Ability to rapidly assimilate key business objectives of the business unit being supported by the project.
• Experience in engineering, design, or installation in the telecommunications industry.
• Ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders to understand the value proposition of each project and project request.
• Ability to influence others without the benefit of organizational authority.
• Ability to achieve success through effective use of teams, and demonstrate personal adaptability in a changing environment.
• Ability to demonstrate effective use of process and use of judgment to adapt processes as the situation demands.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
• Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• TDS Service Discounts (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• Education Assistance (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)
• Paid Volunteer Time (for associates working 30 or more hours per week)