Aerial Project Manager

Niels Fugal Sons Company; Salem (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Insurance (medical, dental, vision,  d

401(k) with Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

Niels Fugal Sons Company is seeking an OSP Aerial Project Manager in Utah. You will lead planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication to keep projects on schedule, while reviewing engineering drawings for quality and constructability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of relevant experience and strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, with field‑ready leadership capabilities. You’ll coordinate permitting, track pole attachments, and support weekly executive reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning: develop plans with milestones and deliverables.
• Risk Management: identify bottlenecks and mitigate risks.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: lead meetings and provide status updates to executives and clients.
• Quality Control: ensure deliverables meet standards and client expectations.
• Engineering Review: review drawings for quality and constructability.
• Pole Attachment Application Submission and Tracking: manage lifecycle submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem‑Solving

Industry Foundations

Permitting

Excel

PowerPoint

Leadership Track Record

Legal Authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Discover a More Connected Career

As our OSP Aerial Project Manager, you will keep our projects moving smoothly, safely, and on schedule.

Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and more

What You’ll Do

• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans that outline key tasks, milestones, timelines, and deliverables to keep everyone aligned.
• Risk Management: Identify potential bottlenecks and implement proactive solutions to mitigate them.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management: Lead progress meetings and provide clear status updates to executives, clients, and team members.
• Quality Control: Monitor progress and ensure deliverables meet high organizational standards and client expectations.
• Engineering Review: Review engineering drawings and prints for quality and constructability.
• Pole Attachment Application Submission and Tracking: Submit and track applications through lifecycle.
• Bridge the Gap: Identify engineering issues early and create collaborative feedback between engineering and construction teams.
• Project Logistics: Create desktop takeoff sheets and submit purchase order requests to keep field teams equipped.
• Executive Visibility: Help design, create, and support weekly slide decks for executive reviews.

What You’ll Need

• Leadership & Collaboration: Motivate teams, build consensus, and delegate tasks.
• Top‑Notch Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem‑Solving Prowess: Critical thinking and quick decision‑making in shifting project needs.
• Industry Foundations: Basic understanding of aerial and underground construction methods.
• Permitting & Utility Experience: Submit pole attachment applications and navigate municipal permits.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Leadership Track Record: Prior supervisory or managerial experience.
• Legal Authorization: Must have legal authorization to work in the United States; must pass pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record check.

Preferred Extras

• 3–5 years of dedicated OSP aerial engineering and construction experience.
• Specific regional work experience in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana.
• Direct experience with Telecom Fiber company systems and standards.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet to track and automate workflows.

Why Grow Your Career With Us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to purposeful work. We prioritize safety and professional development.

Building Stronger Solutions Together

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.