Project Coordinator

About the Opportunity

At Alaska Communications, we’re committed to putting our team first, always being customer focused, having a can-do attitude, owning our results and always acting with integrity. This is what we hire for and what our team members exhibit each day. Want to make an impact with us?

We are unable to support remote international applicants or routinely sponsor work visas.

Compensation

The Compensation Range For This Job Is $56,305.00 - $70,981.00

Position Summary

Project coordinator works directly with and reports to project managers and is responsible for leading and facilitating multiple, concurrent projects from concept development through construction and handover. With project managers, the project coordinator employs project management methods consistent with PMI standards and ensures all projects meet expected outcomes, comply with federal, state, and local codes, are completed on schedule and within budget. The project coordinator works directly with internal and external partners to plan and coordinate materials, equipment, and personnel to complete projects, and provides dedicated management and oversight of contractors.

Essential Functions

• Work effectively within the company’s Project Management Office (or Engineering/Construction Department)
• Support development and execution of project plans, budgets, schedules
• Manage contractors and consultants under supervision of Management; coordinate directly with agencies and property owners
• Maintain and ensure complete documentation of projects, upload into management systems
• Attend coordination and progress meetings; lead meetings in the PM’s absence
• Advise project managers on all project-related matters
• Support the administration of contracts, evaluate work in progress, manage and direct personnel and contractors as needed
• Maintain project risk, contract, quality and task management
• Track and report project progress using project management tools; identify and escalate risks, delays, or resource constraints
• Support project planning by organizing meetings, preparing agendas, recording meeting minutes, and following up on action items
• Assist in managing project budgets, purchase orders, and invoice approvals to ensure cost control and financial accountability
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in project tracing systems and dashboards for performance monitoring and reporting
• Provide administrative support to project managers and senior leadership as needed, including document control and internal communication

Competency Statements

• Communication Skills - Successful candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Expense Budget Management - Ability to manage cost using planning, forecasting, and active financial management
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions
• Negotiation Skills - Ability to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly
• Project Coordination Skills - Must process strong organization, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers, community members, and co-workers
• Technology Understanding and Expertise - Big picture view of telecom networks, the technologies, process, and systems used to engineer, design, build and operate such networks
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

Education Required: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Management, Business, Telecommunications, or related field is preferred. A combination of relevant work and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may be substituted for the degree on a year for one-year basis.

Preferred: Industry-specific certifications are highly valued and may contribute toward education. Certified Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications highly valued.

Experience Required: A minimum of one (1) year project management experience including developing SOW’s, BOM’s and schedules is required; experience in the telecommunications industry is preferred. Logistical and procurement experience is highly desirable.

Computer Skills: Strong hands-on experience MS Project, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Must be able to use Computer Aided Drafting products.

About Company

Where Vision Drives Value

Customer Focused – Alaska Communications believes that enterprise value is built by creating value for customers.

Disciplined – Alaska Communications is dedicated to taking a disciplined, long-term view of their markets and investments.

Opportunistic – The Company’s financial discipline provides it with the flexibility to react quickly to value-based opportunities that arise.

Committed – Alaska Communications views their portfolio of companies as platforms for further investment that can drive growth.

Experiences – There is a focus on hiring experienced local management teams in the operating companies, with the freedom to operate independently and creatively within fundamental parameters.

Accountable – Alaska Communications is proud of their record of delivering very strong financial results over many years.

We hope you’ll join us as we change lives through technology.