Position Summary:

The role of the Underground Construction Project Manager is to ensure that outside plant projects run efficiently, timely and within budget. This position is responsible for managing multiple underground construction projects from estimation through delivery while promoting Sonic's core values.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Underground Construction Project Manager is a full-time (40 hours per week), exempt position.

Travel:
Travel is expected for this position. A valid California Driver’s License and Clean DMV is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Underground Construction Project Manager directly monitors and schedules in-house Construction Crews and provides regular feedback to the OSP Construction Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Estimating time and materials for underground construction
• Establishing project budgets
• Scheduling projects
• Customer/public/municipal interactions and relations/problem solving
• Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
• Delegating tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete them
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
• Serving as a point of contact for Project Management and Sales teams to ensure team actions remain in synergy
• Communicating with executives or department managers to keep the project aligned with their goals
• Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
• Materials takeoff/orders
• Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change
• Coordinate with other Project Managers and team to manage resources across multiple projects
• Apply for and maintain permits
• Cost control

Compensation Range:

$77k-$90k annually, full benefits, company vehicle provided

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Responsibility - Acts independently in the field within reason; knows when to consult for assistance; acts with integrity in all business-related decisions; takes responsibility for vehicles, tools and credit cards.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional situations.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with Previous experience with Microsoft Project strongly preferred.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new ideas.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written communications.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Daily driving is expected. MUST have valid CA driver's license and clean driving record

*Why Sonic?*

Since 1994, Sonic has been committed to building a faster, more affordable internet, and to hiring the nicest people around. We are looking for exceptional employees who want to challenge the industry for the better by putting members first and offering accessible connectivity for everyone.

Foster your personal growth, develop your career, and make a difference in an industry where honest business practice has become optional. Every career opening at Sonic is an opportunity to join a dedicated team where each department works closely together with one another.

Join a community-minded company that empowers the growth of a better internet — one home, one business, one employee at a time.