Project Manager

Pape-Dawson; Overland Park, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Project Manager 1 – Telecom to lead fiber and telecommunications design projects, coordinate OSP, GIS, surveying, and civil teams, and keep work on schedule and within budget.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and client communications, support business development, and contribute to a culture of quality and service delivery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage fiber/telecom design projects (Long Haul, Middle Mile, FTTH/FTTx, cable landings, ILA).
• Coordinate OSP, GIS, surveying, and civil engineering teams and subconsultants.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and deliverables.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

# Project Manager 1 – Telecom## Your Future with Pape-Dawson EngineersPape-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 SummaryThe 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.