Project Manager- Blaine, MN

Dycom Industries, Inc.

$84K — $100K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent education/experience
  • 4-7 years of experience managing direct reports
  • 4-7 years of experience in OSP telecommunications or utility services
  • Proficiency in project management tools like Google Workspace and Smartsheet
  • Strong technical writing skills for documentation and reporting

Responsibilities

  • Track project health using KPIs and provide actionable reports
  • Define and monitor critical milestones and risks
  • Manage potential risks and scope changes proactively
  • Build and streamline operational workflows for customer obligations
  • Eliminate operational roadblocks for efficient project execution
  • Serve as primary client contact for updates and issue resolution
  • Lead project status meetings with clients and internal teams

Benefits

  • Weekly paychecks
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Comprehensive insurance package
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Education reimbursement
  • Legal insurance and various discounts
Full Job Description
Blaine, MN

Workplace Type: Office

Employment Type: Salaried

At TelCom Construction, the Project Manager oversees the full end-to-end life cycle of complex, turn-key telecommunications and utility projects. This role relies on deep industry experience and sound judgment to plan, organize, and execute program deliverables efficiently from kickoff to final completion.

  • 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

Project Execution & Performance Tracking
  • Track project health and performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), delivering timely, actionable reports to management and stakeholders.
  • Define and monitor critical path milestones, high-risk data points, schedule variances, and material forecasts to keep projects on time and under budget.
  • Identify, track, and manage potential risks, scope changes, and schedule delays to resolve issues before they impact execution.

Process Standardization & Operations Support
  • Build end-to-end operational workflows that map all key touchpoints required to satisfy specific customer contract obligations.
  • Streamline existing workflows to drive repeatable, efficient project execution across teams.
  • Eliminate operational roadblocks and empower field teams to deliver high-quality results efficiently.
  • Lead continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize service delivery.

Stakeholder Communication & Client Relations
  • Serve as the primary client point of contact for project updates, risk mitigation, and issue resolution.
  • Oversee internal and external touchpoints across the entire project life cycle-from initial work order receipt to final invoice approval-ensuring full contractual compliance.
  • Lead regular project status meetings with clients and internal leadership to maintain alignment on deliverables, timelines, and program goals.


What you'll need

Basic Qualifications
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States for the company.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience).
  • 4-7 years of experience managing direct reports.
  • 4-7 years of experience delivering OSP (Outside Plant) telecommunications or utility-related services.

Technical & Professional Expertise
  • Proven ability to create, maintain, and execute comprehensive Project Management Plans across the PMI project life cycle.
  • Strong working knowledge of Critical Path Methodology (CPM), Earned Value Management (EVM), advanced scheduling techniques, and project financial principles.
  • Proficiency with industry tools and software, including Google Workspace (Mail, Sheets, Docs), Smartsheet, and Bluebeam Power PDF.
  • Excellent technical writing skills to produce clear documentation, reports, and procedures.

Leadership & Soft Skills
  • Strong internal and external communication skills, with the ability to bridge conversation across all organizational levels (upstream, downstream, and clients).
  • Skilled negotiator and consensus builder with a track record of driving alignment in cross-functional team environments.
  • Self-motivated, proactive problem solver who can work independently with minimal guidance.

Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification.
  • Advanced/Post-Graduate degree in a business or technical discipline.


The wage range for Project Manager- Blaine, MN is $84,000.00 - $100,000.00

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
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