About the Role
Join the Utility Communications (UComm) team at a Fortune 100 Energy client through Brooksource's Elevate Program as a Jr. Project Manager. This contract-to-hire position supports financial project tracking and execution for critical telecommunications infrastructure initiatives, including telecom towers, wireless networks, RF communications, and Voice over IP systems.
Based in Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; Philadelphia, PA; or Chicago, IL, and offering a hybrid remote work environment, you will focus on financial oversight, reporting, and coordination for projects supporting wireless, transport, and communication systems. The role is designed for early-career professionals seeking growth in project management, financial operations, and utility infrastructure, with access to technical and professional development, mentorship, and exposure to enterprise-level projects.
If you are detail-oriented, driven, and eager to learn, with strong Excel skills and an interest in project financials, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.
What You'll Do
- Support tracking and reporting across UComm projects, including accruals, forecasts, and invoicing verification
- Maintain and update Excel-based financial models and reports (pivot tables, lookups, variance tracking)
- Assist in analyzing project financial performance and identifying variances or discrepancies
- Partner with project managers and stakeholders to ensure accurate data and reporting
- Support scheduling and project tracking activities using tools such as Microsoft Project
- Help coordinate project activities across teams including security, transport, wireless, and technology groups
- Assist in preparing financial summaries, dashboards, and reports for leadership
- Track project costs related to telecom infrastructure such as towers, wireless equipment, and communication systems
- Support continuous improvement of financial tracking and reporting processes
- Collaborate with mentors and senior team members to build project management and financial skillsets
- Gain exposure to large-scale utility communication projects and enterprise project environments
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field
- 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, financial analysis, or related role
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP, data analysis)
- Basic understanding of financial processes such as forecasting, accruals, and invoicing
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow in a project environment
Bonus Qualifications
- Exposure to project management tools such as Microsoft Project
- Experience with Power BI or other reporting/visualization tools
- Familiarity with telecommunications concepts (wireless, RF, VoIP, data communications)
- Understanding of infrastructure or utility-related projects
What's In It For You
- A welcoming, team environment with the opportunity to work with a Fortune 100 company
- Health, Dental, and Vision benefits, weekly pay, holiday paid time off, and sick-leave through Eight Eleven Group
- Participation in Brooksource's Elevate Program: 12 months of technical training, upskilling, professional development, and exposure to upper leadership to support seamless full-time conversion
- Equal employment opportunities (EEO) in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws