Project Manager (Construction) - Western Massachusetts

Gateway Fiber; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work

Competitive salary & benefits

High growth company

Career development

Cross-functional projects

Job summary

Gateway Fiber in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Project Manager (Construction) to lead fiber deployment programs from planning through completion, coordinating with leadership and contractors. The role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive schedules and ensure quality.

The successful candidate will secure permits, manage safety, and deliver projects on time, with competitive salary and benefits in a fast-growing, locally owned company.

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated project plans with leadership and construction partners.
• Ensure resourcing, construction activities, and contractor ownership to complete builds on time.
• Serve as primary day-to-day liaison with construction partners.
• Track daily progress vs. plan and escalate obstacles to keep projects on schedule.
• Lead weekly meetings with leadership and partners to review plans.
• Provide insightful operational analysis and reporting on performance vs. goals.
• Secure permits and easements required for construction.
• Perform QC, verify as-builts, and ensure quality per standards and policies.
• Maintain accountability for safety, customer service, productivity, quality.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influence

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Site Tracker

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's degree or higher

PM certifications (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Site Tracker

Job description

Gateway Fiber is seeking an outstanding individual to fill the role of Project Manager (Construction). Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform and plans to reach 500,000 homes and businesses over the next several years. The company offers faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service.

Job Details: Location: Chicopee, MA 01022; Salary Range: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year; Start Date: Immediate; Job Title: Project Manager (Construction).

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated project plans for all of Gateway's development projects working closely with leadership and construction partners.
• Lead the organization to ensure appropriate resourcing, construction activities, and contractor ownership are in place to complete builds on time.
• Serve as primary day-to-day liaison with construction partners.
• Track daily progress versus plan, escalating key obstacles and resource needs to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Lead weekly meetings with leadership and construction partners to review project plans.
• Deliver insightful operational analysis and reporting that provides clear measurement of performance versus goals.
• Ensure permits and easements required for construction are secured.
• Perform QC (Quality Control), verify as-builts, and ensure quality of work meets established technical standards and company policies.
• Hold full accountability in safety, customer service, productivity, quality, and workmanship.

Benefits

• Seeing your work make a positive difference in the lives of served communities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time-off, flexible environment).
• Locally owned, friendly, innovative company with high growth projections.
• Career development opportunities.
• Learning and participation in critical projects across all areas of the business.

Qualifications

• Ability to balance the needs of numerous stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead through influence.
• Strong follow-up skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a project management software application such as Microsoft Project and/or Site Tracker.
• Minimum of an associate degree in a related field or relevant work experience required; a four-year degree and/or additional certification or academic schooling preferred.
• 3+ years in project management in construction, utilities, or another field.