Project Manager

Project Manager

Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA), your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced Project Manager in the Schaumburg, IL area to support our fast-growing Data division supporting our In-Building Wireless Solutions (IWS) team.

MCA seeks team members who share our values: service, growth, teamwork, and safety. As a Military Friendly Employer, we welcome veterans, with over 250 already on board. Join us and become part of the MCA family, where we prioritize both work and enjoyment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and more.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Managing projects and prioritizing for self, project teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring the progress of projects.
• Offering solutions to resolve basic project issues with limited guidance.
• Managing project activities against schedule/milestones, effectively.
• Developing reports for management review.
• Relying on extensive judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Communicating and collaborating well with other teams and customers.
• Demonstrating awareness of all nine areas of project management knowledge (PMBOK) or applicable PM (Project Manager) standards with a firm understanding.
• Supporting the improvement of processes/procedures to drive project efficiency.
• Set and manage stakeholder expectations, both internally and externally
• Coordinating resources to execute and deliver projects within Scope, Schedule and Budget
• Managing Project Budget and following Invoicing and Revenue Recognition Processes
• Providing regular financial forecasting for all assigned projects

What You Will Bring To The Team:

• 3+ years of experience in the project coordination/management field.
• 3-5 years of experience in relevant technology B2B industry
• DAS experience highly preferred.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects or portions of projects and teams.
• Proficient with ERP systems and developing reports for management review.
• Experience with at least one of the following: public safety communications systems, cellular infrastructure, military communications, civil infrastructure construction, desired.
• Understanding of two-way radio, microwave, and cellular infrastructure communications products, services, and systems.
• Understanding local public safety customers, such as police, fire, and emergency medical services, plus.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) highly desired or working towards PMP.

Your Environment And Physical Requirements:

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; utilize personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to potentially hazardous materials, lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use; be able to handle semi-frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular), frequently work in outdoor weather conditions, frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally ascend/descend a ladder, operate a motor vehicle, frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.

Travel Requirements:

Travel as necessary to support company and customer needs (up to 50%)

Direct Reports:

No Direct Reports