Construction Project Manager Job Philomath Oregon USA,Construction

Location: Philomath

Job Summary:

Working independently and collaboratively with others, this position plays an integral role in executing PEAK’s mission, philosophy, and commitment to providing state of the art broadband connectivity to our customers and cooperative members along with exceptional service to our internal and external customers. All employees are also expected to maintain a high level of trust, integrity and ethical standards.

The Construction Project Manager leads the planning, construction, and turn‑up of PEAK's fiber‑to‑the‑home (FTTH) network funded in part through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program as well as additional privately funded capital construction projects. This role owns day‑to‑day construction execution across the awarded project area — from make‑ready and outside plant (OSP) build‑out through splicing, testing, and acceptance — while ensuring the program stays on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with federal grant requirements administered by NTIA and the Oregon Broadband Office.

This position will report to both the Philomath and Lebanon office locations.

The position is a hands‑on field‑and‑office leadership role that bridges engineering, contractors, PEAK's operations teams, and grant administration. The ideal candidate combines proven utility or telecom construction management experience with the discipline required to manage a federally funded program with strict documentation, procurement, and reporting obligations.

Essential Functions of the Position:

The essential functions of this position require prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources, and demonstrating initiative in identifying additional job‑related tasks to be completed when time permits.

Construction Management & Execution

Manage all phases of FTTH construction across the BEAD project area, including aerial and underground OSP, make‑ready, fiber placement, splicing, and customer drops.

Develop and maintain detailed construction schedules, sequencing work to meet program milestones and disbursement requirements.

Conduct and oversee field inspections to verify workmanship meets engineering specifications, internal standards, and applicable codes.

Coordinate locates, permitting, right‑of‑way, road crossings, railroad/utility crossings, and any necessary easements.

Resolve field issues, change orders, and design conflicts in coordination with various stakeholders.

Coordinate and engage with CPI members/PEAK subscribers to address construction concerns, scheduling, preferences, etc.

Identify potential high ROI opportunities adjacent to project areas and/or existing plant assets.

Contractor & Vendor Management

Lead procurement, selection, and oversight of construction contractors and subcontractors consistent with internal policy and federal procurement standards.

Negotiate, administer, and enforce construction contracts, scopes of work, and unit pricing.

Review and approve contractor pay applications against verified work in place.

Hold regular progress meetings; track productivity, quality, and safety performance.

BEAD Grant Compliance

Ensure all construction activity complies with current BEAD program requirements as administered by NTIA and the Oregon Broadband Office, including the June 2025 Restructuring Policy Notice and subsequent guidance.

Maintain Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) domestic‑content compliance for iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials; collect and retain supplier certifications and any approved waivers.

Support and document Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP/NEPA) reviews, including coordination through NTIA's Environmental Screening and Permitting Tracking Tool (ESAPTT) and the State Historic Preservation Office where applicable.

Maintain certification of compliance with applicable federal, state, and local labor and employment laws and any applicable prevailing‑wage requirements.

Maintain audit‑ready records: invoices, certifications, inspection reports, as‑builds, and milestone documentation sufficient to support reimbursement and…