Assistant Project Manager

Bessemer, AL


Workplace Type: Office


Employment Type: Salaried


Discover a more connected career

As an Assistant Project Manager , you'll share responsibility for managing assigned projects while ensuring their accuracy, completeness, safety, and profitability. This role requires a solid working knowledge of the telecommunications industry, including Fiber to the Home (FTTH) systems, BAU phone design and construction, and familiarity with telecom and phone billing codes. You should possess experience with phone network design and field construction processes, as well as proficiency in using computers and project management software. A working knowledge of aerial lift devices, utility lines and poles, and various telecommunications construction equipment is essential. The ideal candidate can effectively read, interpret, input, and analyze technical data to support both fiber and phone infrastructure projects.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you'll do

• Provide supervision,development and support to team members across assigned projects, promoting safety, accuracy, and efficient performance.
• Oversee FTTH and BAU phone design and construction activities, ensuring high-quality work, compliance, and on-time project delivery.
• Review project tasks, documentation, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company and customer standards.
• Coordinate crews, schedules, materials, subcontractors, vendors, and customer expectations to support smooth project execution.
• Manage and assist in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment of field activities, budgets, and timelines.
• Implement and improve operational processes to streamline workflow, enhance communication, and reduce rework.
• Communicate proactively with employees, contractors, vendors, customers, and internal departments to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Monitor field operations, identify challenges, and support timely problem-solving to maintain safety, quality, and productivity.
• Prepare, track, and maintain project updates, logs, documentation, and billing-related data with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain professionalism and sound judgment under pressure, making effective decisions in fast-paced, high-demand environments.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify improvement opportunities and contribute to overall team and project success.

Support planning, scheduling, forecasting, and resource coordination to ensure projects meet expectations and strategic objectives.

What you'll need

• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and motor vehicle checks
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Supervisory or leadership experience in telecommunications or construction
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and fiber network construction
• Knowledge of BAU phone design, construction, and telecom billing codes
• Familiar with phone network design, troubleshooting, and field construction
• Understanding of aerial and underground construction methods and safe equipment operation
• Proficient with project management and telecom design software
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drawings
• A team-oriented, proactive mindset focused on safety, quality, and efficiency

Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job - it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.


Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer - we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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