Fiber Project Manager at HUNTER COMMUNICATIONS

, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Lifecycle Management, Cross-Functional Team Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Communication, Issue Resolution, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, Telecommunications Knowledge, Proactive Problem-Solving, Leadership, Organization, Financial Management, Regulatory Compliance, Digital Literacy, Adaptability, Continuous Learning

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Description We’re growing in a lot of ways at Hunter Communications – our award-winning network is expanding throughout Oregon and Northern California, we’re connecting thousands of homes and businesses in the communities we serve, and we’re looking to add an experienced telecommunications Project Manager to our Operations team! Hunter Communications takes good care of our people: we offer careers with opportunities for advancement in a strong and growing business, provide a great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We make sure our hard-working team gets time to rest by providing generous vacation, sick, and holiday time off, and help our people save for their futures with a 401k program with an employer match. Everything we do is a team effort, so everyone at our company has an opportunity to be rewarded for working together through our quarterly bonus program. Job Description As a Project Manager for the Hunter Communications Operations team, you’ll take ownership of the success of fiber optic construction projects by working closely with our engineers, construction teams, and other internal and external stakeholders to build relationships, solve problems, and help drive the rapid growth of our award-winning fiber optic network. This is an in-person, in-office role - applicants must reside in Southern Oregon or Northern California to be considered for a hybrid working arrangement. The schedule for this full-time, salaried position is 5 days a week, from Monday to Friday, with overtime as required to meet project deadlines. To be considered for this role, applicants must possess a minimum of 2 years of proven experience managing telecommunications construction projects. The ideal candidate is familiar with underground fiber optic construction and has experience managing telecommunications projects taking place on Tribal lands. Job Responsibilities: Your duties as an Project Manager will involve a variety of responsibilities and tasks, but the essential functions of your role will require: Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee all phases of multiple telecommunications projects, from inception through completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external teams to facilitate seamless project execution. Project Planning and Budgeting: Develop detailed project plans, monitor financials, update internal tracking systems, and provide regular updates on progress and budget status. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary liaison for all project stakeholders, maintaining regular and effective communications. Status Meetings and Reporting: Lead regular meetings to discuss project status, address issues, and adjust plans to maintain project timelines and budgets. Documentation and Close-Out: Ensure comprehensive project documentation is maintained and distribute close-out materials to relevant parties promptly. Issue Resolution and Adaptation: Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve challenges and adapt to unforeseen project obstacles and changes. Continuous Improvement and Learning: Engage with and lead improvement initiatives, embrace new technologies and methodologies, and adapt to evolving project requirements. Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks to project timelines, budgets, and quality. Compliance and Standards Adherence: Ensure project activities comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and legal requirements. Vendor and Contract Management: Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and oversee contractual compliance and performance. Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet required standards and specifications. Requirements At Hunter Communications, we strive to put all people first, do the right thing, make it easy, go the extra mile, lead the pack, and fight for our customers. We’re looking for someone who can help us be better together, with competencies including: Commitment to Safety: Possession of a valid driver's license, capable of passing an MVR check and adhering to laws and Hunter driving policies. Strong attention to safe working practices. Telecommunications Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of fiber optic network construction and deployment, including PON deployments, aerial and underground construction. Joint Use Navigation: Proven experience moving projects through the joint use process, including pole attachment agreement negotiation and conflict resolution between stakeholders such as pole owners and other attachers. Proactive Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using critical thinking and best practices. Forward-thinking, identifying risks and proactively addressing them before they become problems. Leadership and Communication: Strong capabilities in leading teams, managing stakeholders, and fostering collaboration. Ability to engage effectively with all levels of stakeholders and build positive relationships. Organization: Strong ability to organize and file project documentation, communications, and contracts; consistently provide accurate and timely updates. Self-Direction and Priority Management: Ability to work autonomously, set priorities, manage time, and advance objectives without direct oversight. Skill in managing multiple projects, with the agility to reprioritize as needs evolve. Financial Management: Understanding of budgeting, financial forecasting, and resource management. Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of industry regulations, safety standards, and legal requirements pertinent to telecommunications projects. Technical Documentation Analysis: Competence in interpreting land surveys, construction plans, splicing schematics, and as-built drawings. Digital Literacy: Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workplace, Google Earth, and GIS platforms. Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Openness to new technologies and methodologies, with a commitment to ongoing professional growth. Required Experience: 2 or more years of fiber optic construction project management experience. 2 or more years of experience gathering, analyzing, and presenting data. Hunter Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Oversee all phases of multiple telecommunications projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Act as the primary liaison for all project stakeholders, maintaining regular and effective communications.