Remote Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

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?

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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.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examples of Job Duties

• Work effectively within the company's Project Management Office (or Engineering/Construction Department)

• Support development and execution of project plans, budgets, schedules

• Under supervision of Management, manage contractors and consultants; 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,

• Serve as a key POC between internal and external stakeholders,

• 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. Position will require frequent preparation and delivery of detailed plans and proposals. Strong communication/interpersonal skills with emphasis on decision-making, conflict management, and team building and teamwork. Must have ability to develop work plans, work effectively as a member of a team, report on status of projects, and represent the team in meetings and/or with the client, and be able to coordinate issues identification and resolution between clients and the development team.

• 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. Will assist project managers and directors in leadership and management of all aspects projects on multiple, small-scale project planning, execution, timing, and functionality, quality, communication, and cost. Will draft and update project plans as directed by the project manager, lead meetings for issues, risks, change, and action items. Maintain project plans, provide project metrics, facilitate weekly update meetings, and create/update compliance and project documentation. Ensure timely and accurate communication with project staff throughout the life cycle of the project.

• Project Documentation/Information Management - Will facilitate project meetings and capture minutes of decisions, issues, and action items. Will manage project documentation with the Microsoft Smartsheet including status reporting, meeting minutes, risks, issues, action items, and other communications.

• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers, community members and co-workers.

• Technology Understanding and Expertise - Big picture view of telecom networks (Ethernet, IP, SONET, switching, wireless, microwave, satellite), the technologies, process and systems used to engineer, design, build and operate such networks. More importantly, understanding the technology trends that are of importance to your customers and having the skills to serve as a trusted advisor to customers in the technology space.

• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines

Where Vision Drives Value

• Customer Focused - Alaska Communications believes that enterprise value is built by creating value for customers. From the delivery of high-performance and reliable services to the provision of exceptional customer care, the Company never loses track of the idea that value is built one customer interaction at a time.

• Disciplined - Alaska Communications is dedicated to taking a disciplined, long-term view of their markets and investments. This vision is the core of ATN International's investment strategy.

• Opportunistic - The Company's financial discipline provides it with the flexibility to react quickly to value-based opportunities that arise. When opportunity knocks - they are ready.

• Committed - Alaska Communications views their portfolio of companies as platforms for further investment that can drive growth. The Company is eager to reward success in markets with growth capital.

• 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. ATNI supports and supplements local management with strategic advice and a range of portfolio support services provided by teams of experienced operating professionals.

• Accountable - Alaska Communications is proud of their record of delivering very strong financial results over many years. The company is eager to hire team members with high levels of professional accountability. Those that will push themselves and our collective team to meet and exceed corporate goals and expectations.

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 Requried

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.

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