Project Manager

Pape-Dawson; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Project Manager 1 - Telecom in Overland Park, Kansas to plan, coordinate, and lead fiber-optic infrastructure projects across the United States. This role requires coordinating OSP, GIS, surveying, and civil teams to deliver on schedule and within budget while upholding quality standards.

You will build client relationships, guide multidisciplinary teams, monitor budgets and schedules, mentor staff, and contribute to business development while ensuring safety

Qualifications

• 6+ years of civil or telecommunications design experience.
• 1+ year of project management experience; telecom experience preferred.
• Experience with fiber design, OSP drawings, splicing plans, mapping, surveying, and utility design in public ROWs.
• Understanding of project budgets, schedules, and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Lead fiber and telecommunications design projects (Long Haul, Middle Mile, FTTH/FTTx).
• Coordinate OSP, GIS, surveying, and civil engineering teams and subconsultants.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, permits, and design records.
• Identify risks and develop solutions to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor financials, invoicing, and consultant costs.
• Communicate with clients, teams, and stakeholders; support business development.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project team members.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

P.E. license

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

Project Manager 1 - Telecom

Your Future with Pape-Dawson Engineers

Pape-Dawson Engineers is a leading professional services firm providing engineering, surveying, environmental, and planning services. Our success is driven by technical excellence, collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to developing our people.

Our Telecommunications team supports the planning and design of fiber-optic infrastructure throughout the United States. As the demand for connectivity continues to grow, so do opportunities for professional and leadership development.

Position Summary

The Project Manager 1 - Telecom plans, coordinates, and manages telecommunications projects while building strong client relationships. This role works with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to Pape-Dawson’s quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Manage fiber and telecommunications design projects, including Long Haul, Middle Mile, FTTH, FTTx, cable landings, and ILA.
• Coordinate OSP, GIS, surveying, and civil engineering teams and subconsultants.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, status reports, permits, and design records.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to maintain successful delivery.
• Monitor project financials, budgets, forecasting, invoicing, and consultant costs.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Support business development through client relationships, proposals, project estimates, and pursuit activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project team members.

Position Requirements

Experience

• 6+ years of civil and/or telecommunications design experience, preferably with fiber-optic infrastructure.
• 1+ year of project management experience; telecommunications experience preferred.
• Experience with fiber design, OSP construction drawings, splicing plans, mapping, surveying, and utility design in public rights-of-way.
• Understanding of project budgets, financials, scheduling, and resource management.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects and priorities.

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• P.E. license or ability to obtain licensure is a plus.
• PMP certification is a plus.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.