Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nevada.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the project. Navigate through complexities. Deliver on commitments.

• Lead grant-funded fiber deployment initiatives from the design kickoff to construction and final network handover.

• Manage competing priorities among engineering partners, contractors, internal teams, and clients.

• Proactively identify risks, enforce accountability, and ensure project continuity.

• Create and maintain a comprehensive project schedule that includes design, permitting, construction, drop installation, testing, and network turnover milestones.

• Monitor and ensure adherence to grant-mandated buildout timelines, reporting deadlines, and program-specific milestone requirements.

• Evaluate the performance of the engineering firm against their Statement of Work (SOW), deliverable timelines, and contract stipulations.

• Develop and oversee project budgets; compare actual costs with forecasts and report discrepancies to the Director of Project Management.

• Act as the primary liaison for the client regarding project status, deliverables, and issue resolution.

• Ensure all project activities and documentation meet state and federal grant program regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; a bachelor's degree in project management, construction management, engineering, business, or a related field is preferred.

• At least 5 years of project management experience in telecom, broadband, fiber optic, or utility construction.

• Proven experience in managing project budgets, schedules, and contractor/vendor relationships.

• Strong knowledge of OSP fiber optic construction phases, including design, permitting, mainline construction, and drop installation.

• Experience with compliance management for SOW and contracts related to third-party engineering or construction firms.

• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar) and the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for client-facing reporting and managing stakeholder interactions.

• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to handle multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.

• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as necessary.

• PMP certification or an equivalent project management credential is preferred.

• Experience with government-funded or grant-funded broadband deployment initiatives (BEAD, RDOF, ReConnect, CAF, or similar) is preferred.

• Familiarity with large-scale FTTH/FTTP deployment is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible work hours

• Paid time off

• Remote work options