Socket Fiber has grown from a small Columbia, MO startup to a trusted fiber internet provider, serving residential and business customers across 21+ counties. What started as a local solution to bring internet access to mid-Missouri has evolved into a fiber-to-the-home network reaching more than 90,000 homes with speeds up to 5 GIGs. With our corporate headquarters still in Columbia, MO, we provide customers with a value-driven, customer centric alternative to the incumbent service providers - because people deserve better. Socket is committed to equal opportunity and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, as required by the ADA.

Socket is seeking a highly skilled Project Support Specialist to join our dynamic construction team. This position helps support construction projects by keeping track of budgets and timelines. You’ll assist with different parts of each project, including technical details, finances, and team coordination. As we continue to grow in the area, you’ll also help with locating utilities on job sites.

This is NOT a remote position. Candidate must be located in the St. Louis/West Illinois area.

What We offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401k matching
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Free fiber services if available in your area
• On the job training for the right candidate!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure projects meet deadlines, stay within budget, and comply with regulatory and quality control requirements
• Communicate and manage project expectations
• Manage Multiple stakeholders
• Assist in seeking out build areas for review and development
• Assist Senior Project Managers in developing progress reports, proposals, and presentations for stakeholders and company leadership
• Assist in conducting final inspections and punch walks, creating punch lists, and assembling close-out packages
• Oversee contractors
• Locating utility lines while we continue to grow in the area
• Support the resolution of in-field modifications and discrepancies, ensuring accurate communication with the design team for network mapping updates
• Appropriate and detailed documentation

Skills:

• Time management
• Customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Project management experience
• Class E License
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred but not required

Ready to grow your career and make a real impact? Apply now and join Socket’s team of dedicated professionals committed to exceptional service and innovation!