Associate Project Manager at Verita Telecommunications Corp – Akron, Ohio

Associate Project Manager

The Associate Project Manager supports the planning, execution, and closeout of telecommunications construction projects. This role involves coordinating with field crews, vendors, and clients to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced telecom environment.

• Lead forecasting, scheduling and actualizing work within SmartSheet, Sitetracker, Arc Pro and other systems as needed.
• Coordinate with inspectors, municipalities, utilities, and internal teams.
• Telecom ROW and other specialty permitting work as needed during the construction phase of the projects.
• Assist with contracts, invoices, and project closeout documentation.
• Ensure projects remain compliant with applicable codes and regulations.
• Liaison between construction and design.
  • Answer general questions from the construction personnel regarding permitting and design.
  • Forward queries appropriately to the design team for more detailed information.
  • Receive and input construction completion information and redlined work.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• 3+ years of work experience in telecom permitting and/or design, project coordinating and administration
• Experience working with municipalities or regulatory agencies.
• Deadline management skills.
• Able to effectively communicate via Teams, Zoom, phone and email.
• Expert knowledge working with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
• Working knowledge of online tracking software such as SmartSheet or Monday.com
• Highly organized.
• Exercise competent judgment and initiative in executing their responsibilities
• Display excellent leadership, planning and organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize
• Demonstrate the ability to think pro-actively with excellent problem-solving skills
• Able to successfully pass a background check

• 60% In office and 40% meeting with customers, municipalities and ODOT in field. This is not a remote position.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven role

What We Offer

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and annual merit increase
• 401(k) with company match

Health & Wellness

• Choice of various PPO, HMO, and HSA accompanied plans

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance Paid for by the company
• Accidental death & dismemberment Paid for by the company
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, and critical illness