AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1B in revenue, and employ more than 5,800 associates worldwide.  At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

Job Summary

The Project Manager executes job plans by coordinating and scheduling assignments, coordinating the materials logistics, crews, and tools required to complete projects on time and within budget. The Project Manager acts as a single point of contact for the customer, sales, operations, and other internal AFL departments on fixed bid projects. Prepares and submits customer-required status reports and project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Produces fixed cost proposal design, development and implementation for various systems including structured cabling, security, wireless, VOIP, public address and CATV with a national focus.
• Manage and report the current status of fixed bid project schedules, scopes, and budget/cost in an accurate and timely manner.
• Prepare and distribute regular performance and status reports as required.
• Material Management
• Conduct site surveys, quality checks and job audits.
• Customer support, including: interfacing with the customer, providing guidance on problem resolution, insuring on time customer service, and maintaining a strong customer relations.
• Understands, adheres to, & promotes the Environmental, Health & Safety policies of AFL Telecoms.

 Personal Qualities

• Leadership – Proven success in leading high performance teams, achieving results through others, and being a strong team player
• Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decision
• Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems
• Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
• Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations,
• Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce

 Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field required or a minimum of three years equivalent experience in a similar technical management position
• Extensive relevant technical experience to include fundamental understanding of voice and data networking, structured cabling, fiber optics, routing and switching. Familiarity with business concepts related to the use of information technologies and networking in all aspects of business and organizational operations for the achievement of business/operating objectives
• Think critically and problem solve
• Handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion
• Good judgment
• Organizational skills
• Knowledge of Telecommunications industry
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
• Public speaking experience preferred
• Current industry-related licenses and certifications preferred

 

 Working Conditions

• Use of standard office equipment.
• Use of small hand tools.
• Use of power tools.
• Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.
• Carrying of loads up & down stairs.
• General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. But ability to provide support during and outside regular business hours is required.
• Travel required.
• Must be able to work in the United States.