Jr Telecom Project Manager

🌍 Remote, USA 💹 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

Jr Telecom Project Manager – Long Haul OSP Implementation
Pay: $38–$44 per hour (W2)
Type: 6-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)
Location: Remote in Most US Markets, working East Coast hours

We’re seeking a highly detailed, organized Jr Telecom Project Manager to oversee the complete lifecycle of a long-haul, underground fiber implementation project. This is a data-driven, reporting-focused role requiring strong project ownership from cradle to grave, advanced MS Excel skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders without direct staff management.

Lead and manage one long-haul OSP construction project from initiation to closeout.
Produce daily and weekly reports; present project updates in Tuesday internal meetings and Wednesday executive reviews.
Oversee and drive performance of vendors and contractors, ensuring deliverables are met.
Conduct calls with general contractors for status updates.
Update and maintain project decks and documentation.
Validate engineering drawings and coordinate with legal for contract matters.
Manage contracts, budgets, schedules, and compliance with permitting/regulatory requirements (NEPA, CPUC, Tribal Lands, etc.).
Plan, track, and manage major materials from order to deployment.
Ensure timely delivery of as-built documentation for inventory systems.
Review and reconcile invoices against project progress.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
7+ years in telecommunications with OSP/fiber optics and project management expertise.
5+ years of contract and capital management experience, ideally with long-haul OSP projects.
Strong knowledge of outside plant construction standards, fiber specs, and optical network design.
Skilled in contract negotiation, compliance, and change order management.
Ability to interpret construction documents and manage large-scale capital projects.
Familiarity with NTIA or similar program requirements (Davis-Bacon, BABA, EA) is a plus.
Advanced MS Excel proficiency required; experience with Site Tracker or similar project management tools preferred.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $38.00 - $44.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week