Telecom Project Assistant (Remote)

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Jacobs Telecommunication has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of wireless communication infrastructure for over 40 years. Engineering News-Record has ranked Jacobs No. 1 in its list of Top 500 Design Firms again in 2023 for a sixth consecutive year! We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle solutions. While the wireless world is ever changing, the demand for innovative technology and long-term support services remains constant. These services include site acquisition, design, and construction, to full operations, maintenance, and deconstruction.

Jacobs Telecommunications is seeking a Project Coordinator who will administer and organize all project related activities in cooperation with project leaders, aiming at the flawless execution of team initiatives. This will be a remote position.

Position Responsibilities:

Coordinate with cross-functional project teams to create and administer project plans, reports, and schedules

Maintain project trackers and 3rd party tracking databases

Assists with administrative preparation for various meetings

Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to the project team

Document process steps for purposes of refining the process

Confer with project staff to outline the work plan

Maintain adequate communication regarding project status and priorities

Prepare project reports and deliver to project staff

Assist with data collection, validation, and ongoing maintenance/updates in various internal and 3rd party systems

Analyze data and create action items for team members based upon project status

Other duties and special projects as assigned

Jacobs health and welfare benefit are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave. Salary offer is geographic dependent. The salary range is based on experience, ranging from $45,000-$55,000 annually.

Here’s what you’ll need :

Qualifications - External

3 years of project admin experience required (with 1 years’ experience in the wireless telecommunications industry is preferred.)

High School Diploma required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Must be highly detail-oriented, well organized, and possess strong problem solving / analytical skill

Proficient with MS Excel, Word and Outlook

Strong planning and organizational skills

Ability to travel occasionally as required

Must be willing and able to quickly identify and learn department functions; existing processes; and procedures independently

Strong process documentation skills are desired

At Jacobs, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Jacobs.

Essential Functions: Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting to 20 pounds. Hand manipulation is required for grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, as well as below the shoulder for same.

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