BEAD FTTH Project Manager — Fiber Deployment Leader

Lewis County Public Utility District

Chehalis (WA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The BEAD Project Manager at Lewis County PUD will lead planning, execution, and closeout of four BEAD-funded FTTH construction projects in Lewis County to deliver on budget, scope, and schedule within the four-year funding timeline.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, manage grant compliance, and ensure quality, safety, and reporting across all projects, including closeout and renewal considerations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Telecommunications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience managing complex infrastructure, utility, telecommunications, broadband, or construction projects; including at least four (4) years managing large-scale fiber-to-the-home projects.
Experience managing federally funded projects and grant compliance requirements.
Experience with FTTH broadband deployment, utility construction, or public sector infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of FTTH networks, fiber construction methods, and fiber testing standards.
Knowledge of federal grant compliance requirements, including BEAD, 2 CFR 200, BABA, and Davis-Bacon.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, budgets, schedules, risks, and contractor performance.
Skilled in procurement, contract administration, negotiations, and change order management.
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction plans, permits, and technical documents.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Proficiency with project management, reporting, and Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of four BEAD-funded FTTH construction projects from planning through closeout, ensuring delivery within approved scope, budget, schedule, and grant requirements.
Develop and maintain integrated program controls, including master schedules, project budgets, cost forecasts, risk registers, milestone tracking, and performance reporting across all four projects.
Direct and coordinate engineering firms, contractors, consultants, subcontractors, inspectors, and project support staff to ensure effective project execution, contract compliance, and timely resolution of project issues.
Support grant administration activities, including reimbursement requests, progress reports, milestone certifications, performance reporting, grant compliance documentation, and audit preparedness.
Ensure adherence to federal and state grant requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Build America, Buy America (BABA), Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.
Coordinate permitting, easements, pole attachment agreements, make-ready activities, franchise approvals, and rights-of-way with utilities, governmental agencies, tribal governments, and other stakeholders.
Oversee construction quality assurance and quality control activities, including inspections, fiber splicing and testing verification, as-built documentation, and acceptance of completed infrastructure.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, GIS, purchasing, warehouse, and broadband program staff to ensure network designs, construction standards, inventory controls, and reporting requirements are consistently met.
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate program risks related to contractor performance, supply chain constraints, labor availability, permitting, weather impacts, and schedule delays; develop recovery plans as needed.
Track and report progress toward grant-funded deployment goals, including customer passings, construction milestones, expenditures, and service availability commitments.
Manage project closeout activities, including final inspections, warranty transitions, retainage release, grant closeout requirements, and completion of all required project documentation.
Provide regular program status reports, presentations, and recommendations to District leadership, the Broadband and External Funding Manager, and the Board of Commissioners.
Stay current on broadband industry best practices, FTTH construction methods, evolving BEAD program requirements, and applicable safety standards to support successful program delivery.
Perform duties as assigned.