Lead Maintenance Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Tower MRL LLC is seeking a Lead Maintenance Project Manager to manage and help grow our Maintenance Department. This position is responsible for managing tower-site maintenance projects from customer request through completion, closeout, and billing.

The Maintenance Department supports repair, upkeep, and site maintenance work for telecommunications sites across the country. Projects may involve routine repairs, urgent site issues, storm damage, vendor repairs, or customer-requested maintenance items.

This role is intended for a candidate who can grow into a broader leadership role within the Maintenance Department. The ideal candidate is organized, practical, and capable of improving how department work is estimated, tracked, assigned, documented, and completed.

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POSITION DETAILS

Company: Tower MRL LLC

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Project Manager

Location: Hudson, WI (preferred).

Classification: Full-time, salaried exempt

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience

Schedule: Typically, 40–50 hours per week, workload dependent.

Reports To: Member/Owner

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

• Life and AD&D insurance; Tower MRL covers 100% of premiums.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Tower MRL covers 60% of premiums.
• Personal Time Off (PTO): Accrual of 120 hours during first year of employment.
• Paid Holidays: Starting at 30 days. Up to 10 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) Plan: Company matching up to 4%. Eligibility is based on company policy.
• Boot Allowance: Up to $100.00 per year. Available after 90 days of employment.
• Available supplemental insurance for Accident, Critical Illness, and Short and Long-Term Disability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management and Customer Communication

• Manage the Maintenance Department’s day-to-day work, including staff oversight, project priorities, subcontractor coordination, and departmental processes.
• Manage maintenance projects from intake through closeout.
• Review customer requests and define the scope of work.
• Prepare estimates and customer quotes.
• Schedule subcontractors and vendors.
• Track project progress and next steps.
• Communicate project status clearly to customers.
• Coordinate customer approvals when work changes.
• Escalate project issues when needed.
• Move completed work to billing.

Estimating and Cost Control

• Estimate maintenance work accurately.
• Review subcontractor pricing.
• Track project costs against approved quotes.
• Identify added work before it is missed.
• Prepare or coordinate change orders.
• Watch for scope changes and site-condition changes.
• Support profitable project execution.

Subcontractor and Vendor Coordination

• Maintain and expand a reliable subcontractor network.
• Confirm subcontractor pricing and availability.
• Communicate scope before work begins.
• Collect updates while work is active.
• Review field photos and completion notes.
• Confirm work was completed properly.
• Address access issues, material needs, or customer questions.
• Expand vendor coverage where needed.

Department Growth and Process Improvement

• Help improve how the Maintenance Department operates.
• Strengthen the RFQ intake process.
• Improve estimating consistency.
• Improve project tracking.
• Improve subcontractor coverage.
• Improve closeout and billing handoff.
• Help the department become more scalable and responsive.

Documentation, Closeout, and Safety Support

• Keep project records organized.
• Collect required customer documentation.
• Review closeout materials for completeness.
• Confirm completed projects are ready for billing.
• Make sure subcontractors understand site requirements.
• Escalate safety concerns when reported.
• Escalate access, structural, electrical, lighting, or grounding concerns when reported.
• Support safe and compliant project execution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of project management experience in a relevant field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment screening.
• Ability to complete company-required onboarding and training.
• Strong organization and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Estimating and cost-tracking ability.
• Practical understanding of field-service or construction work.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to respond to occasional urgent project needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Tower or telecommunications experience.
• Maintenance, civil, utility, construction, or field-service experience.
• Degree preferred; equivalent work experience accepted.
• Experience managing subcontractors or vendors.
• Experience helping grow a department or service line.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• DOT physical/medical qualification.