Project Manager - ID

Glass Roots Construction, LLC; Preston (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is seeking a Project Manager to lead underground utility projects from inception to completion. You will drive profitability, manage client relationships, and ensure operational excellence across field teams.

This leadership role requires proactive problem-solving, strong communication, and the ability to mentor crews while upholding safety standards. Travel up to 25% is expected as you coordinate with municipalities, vendors, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years familiarity with all types of outside plant construction and experience managing large capital projects.
• Must have 2+ years of telecom construction and design, especially for FTTx.
• Must be able to manage multiple aggressive RFP and design construction schedules and responses.
• Must be able to understand and read construction documents.
• Must be comfortable delivering reports directly to the CEO.
• Ability to lead a team by being a good and effective communicator.
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization by ensuring daily job allocation.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellence in the budgeting of financial resources.
• 25 % Travel is Required.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of construction vendors to expedite the construction and splicing of fiber networks.
• Oversees timely permitting submittal and on time performance of engineering and construction vendors.
• Provides direct interface with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities and interoffice personnel.
• Managing both internal and external risks within the project’s lifetime, such as poor planning designs, and government policies.
• Procuring and allocating resources to ensure there is no shortage while avoiding any unnecessary delays caused by management decisions.
• Support in the development of RFI/RFPs for the engineering and construction of new projects.
• Creates and tracks project budgets in relationship to Network Operations.
• Develop and update processes and procedures to streamline workflows.
• Ensure that all work is maintained in a tracking system with complete accuracy.
• Required occasionally to meet with various municipalities and vendors to review project scope and to ensure positive communication is maintained.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

RFP/RFI development

Construction drawings

Tools

MS Excel

MS Suite

Google Earth

G Suite

Job description

The Opportunity

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is seeking a high-performing Project Manager to lead our underground utility projects from inception to completion. As GRC continues to scale, this role serves as a pivotal bridge between our strategic goals and field execution. You won’t just be managing tasks; you will be the primary driver of project profitability, client relationships, and operational excellence.

This is a leadership position designed for a proactive problem-solver who can navigate the complexities of civil construction while mentoring our field teams and ensuring GRC remains the gold standard for safety and efficiency in the Reno area.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for understanding the project deliverables and creating timelines for different individuals and groups involved in the project to make sure the project remains on track. You must be familiar with the goals of the project and the responsibilities of all involved parties.

• Daily management of construction vendors to expedite the construction and splicing of fiber networks.
• Oversees timely permitting submittal and on time performance of engineering and construction vendors.
• Provides direct interface with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities and interoffice personnel.
• Managing both internal and external risks within the project’s lifetime, such as poor planning designs, and government policies, which directly or indirectly affect the project
• Procuring and allocating resources to ensure there is no shortage while avoiding any unnecessary delays caused by management decisions
• Support in the development of RFI/RFPs for the engineering and construction of new projects.
• Creates and tracks project budgets in relationship to Network Operations.
• Develop and update processes and procedures to streamline workflows.
• Ensure that all work is maintained in a tracking system with complete accuracy.
• Required occasionally to meet with various municipalities and vendors to review project scope and to ensure positive communication is maintained.

Required Qualifications

• Must have (4) years of familiarity with all types of outside plant construction and experience managing large capital projects.
• Must have (2) years of all Telecom construction and design aspects, especially for FTTx.
• Must be able to manage multiple aggressive RFP and design construction schedules and responses.
• Must be able to understand and read construction documents.
• Must be comfortable delivering reports directly to the CEO.
• Ability to lead a team by being a good and effective communicator
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization by ensuring daily job allocation
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellence in the budgeting of financial resources
• Proficient with Email, MS Suite (Excel, Word, etc.), G Suite (Sheets, Slides, etc.) and Google Earth.
• 25 % Travel is Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong data entry skills
• Strong background in field management
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Process and documentation orientation, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with Google Suite (Sheets, etc.), Zoho, and project management tools a plus
• Understanding of utility construction processes and terminology a plus

Additional Information

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 Salary, based on experience + 15% Bonus

Schedule: Day Shift: Monday - Friday & Night Shift: Sunday - Thursday

Travel Requirements: 25%

Role Openings: 1

Target Start Date: 2-3 weeks from offer

Interview Process

• Recruiter Screen
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Final Interview
• Conditional offer upon successful background check

Equal Opportunity Employer

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of this job, please contact us at [e-mail].