Senior Project Manager

Are you inspired by the idea of supporting our nation’s critical infrastructure and securing communications for first responders, utilities, and transportation?

Does the prospect of leading a growing, nationally established, multi-location business and overseeing the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of a variety of specialized police, fire, or utility equipment appeal to you?

Company Overview

Eastern Communications, Ltd. is a critical communications provider based in Long Island City, Queens, NY. Founded in 1976, and acquired from original ownership in 2020, Eastern provides infrastructure, technical services, field replacement parts, and maintenance to a range of end users including public safety, transportation, utilities, and the federal government. The company has earned its exceptional reputation for delivering the highest quality products and services over its 45+ year history. In February 2023, we acquired Iowa-based RACOM Corporation, creating one of the largest nationwide mission critical communications companies in the United States.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have proven experience in program leadership to include successful demonstration of program execution, customer satisfaction, and financial performance. Responsibilities include driving program execution to achieve key business and financial objectives for orders, revenue recognition, operating income, and free cash flow. The Program Manager is responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance of the program. The success candidate is a self-starter who is comfortable coordinating multiple parallel activities with a diverse functional team.

The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible.

This position is hybrid position with a project focus in the Northeast. Candidate must be prepared for frequent and reoccurring trips to service client and associated projects in the Northeast.

• Serve as prime client contact on project matters including negotiations and securing client acceptance.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope, budget and are executed within compliance to include specifications, performance requirements, schedules, commitments, and internal policies and procedures.
• Experience in managing internal expectation and communication with all stakeholders and management.
• Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Support technical, cost and schedule aspects of proposals.
• Discuss alternative solutions with customer including contractual changes.
• Provide and offer after-sales technical support solutions. Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Work with Civil Engineers to develop project site drawing packages for construction.
• Work with government agencies such as NEPA, SHPO, FAA, FCC, local, county and city boards to obtain proper permits and licenses.
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 10 + Years experience leading large scale projects and teams
• Bachelor's degree or applicable working experience in overseeing the installation of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks and/or cellular networks
• Experience in contract technical writing is an asset.
• Advanced user of MS Office.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Experience leading teams.
• Experience managing cost plus projects.
• Good organizational and leadership skills.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and associated training to maintain proficiency 
• Knowledge of two-way Radio systems.
• Knowledge of Modern P25 radio architecture.
• Knowledge of computer network LAN architecture.
• Knowledge of civils processes including construction, electrical, permitting and land purchase.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k and company match
• Annual performance review and associated bonus
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days, and parental leave
• Ongoing technical training
• Advancement opportunities
• Company-provided uniforms and safety equipment