
Telecommunications Project Apprentice
Job Title: Telecommunications Project Apprentice
Reports To: Director or Project Manager – Network Development
Department: Delivery
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Smartlink is dedicated to empowering those who are competitive and aim for the win. The company's core values— Creating Customer Fanatics, Innovate and Create, One Team, We Are All In, and Safety Leads to Success—serves as a guide to our teams and sets the expectations for every member.
These values are the cornerstone that brings us together, consistently reminding us of our mission and guiding all our efforts. We are unabashedly competitive and driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. Every project, every challenge, and every opportunity is met with discipline, focus, and an uncompromising commitment to succeed.
Our path to excellence begins with it, commitment, and our team's goal of achieving customer fanatics. At Smartlink, you are empowered to make the right decisions, do your job well and bring something to the table no matter your position. This involves autonomy, responsibility, contribution, support, and growth.
This approach ensures that every team member feels valued and motivated to contribute their best, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
We look forward to having you join our TEAM if this opportunity is a great fit for you!
Exciting Career Opportunity in Telecommunications & Project Management
Are you eager to embark on a rewarding career in a dynamic, fast-paced industry? Do you possess a team-oriented mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and strong administrative skills? Are you an effective communicator with a knack for building relationships? If so, we want you on our team!
This is a three (3) month apprenticeship and once a graduate you will be a Real Estate Specialist I. We are seeking 6-8 people who will play a crucial role in identifying prime locations for new cell sites for major telecommunications providers. This is not your typical real estate job. It offers an incredible chance to delve into the telecommunications sector and start a project management career.
Our seasoned team of Project Managers and Site Acquisition Managers will train the right candidate to:
- Drive search rings to identify and qualify the best properties for antenna installation.
- Obtain consent for site construction from property owners.
- Request and review Title Reports for approved site candidates.
- Complete and submit permit and zoning applications.
- Collaborate with various personnel to ensure sites meet engineering and construction standards.
- Assemble and submit Site Candidate Identification Package (SCIP) for client approval.
- Assist with modifications on approved sites as needed.
- Negotiate lease agreements between landlords and clients.
- Coordinate handoffs with contractors and the construction team.
- Ensure site compliance with all regulatory standards and requirements.
- Serve as a liaison between the client and internal leadership, effectively communicating project statuses to all parties.
- Provide comprehensive project reports on an annual, quarterly, weekly, and daily basis.
- Implement company policies and best practices.
- Contribute to the organization's knowledge base on process design, modeling, execution, monitoring, and optimization.
- Uphold the Smartlink culture and company standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this training successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily and graduate monthly to the next level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and a reliable vehicle.
- Flexibility to help define and succeed in an evolving role. Ability to manage and respond quickly to changes.
- Capacity to effectively manage parallel responsibilities and projects simultaneously.
- Must have the ability to professionally communicate both verbally and in writing with managers and peers.
- Working knowledge of MS Office products. (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Desire to learn new things and adapt to change in a fast-moving environment.
- Aptitude to master the art of negotiation.
- Critical thinking and informed decision-making capabilities.
- Proven proficiency in excelling within a self-directed environment.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
Sound like you. Join us and be a driving force in our innovative team!
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