Outside Plant Project Manager

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Outside Plant Project Manager

Join a company that fosters career growth through formal job training and strategic leadership development programs. The amazing career opportunities at Hunter Communications are fueled by our rapidly expanding, state-of-the-art fiber internet and world-class customer service. At Hunter Communications, all employees are provided a benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We offer very generous vacation, sick, and holiday time off, a 401k program with a generous employer match, and numerous bonus opportunities.

An Outside Plant Project Manager at Hunter Communications is responsible for owning the successful planning, on-budget execution, timely completion, and closeout of telecommunications construction and deployment projects. This position works in collaboration with the engineering and permitting teams, construction crews, and various other internal and external stakeholders. This role requires a high degree of problem-solving skills, critical thinking, attention to detail and the ability to recognize potential problems and proactively develop solutions.

This position is hiring for any one of Hunter Communications' offices in Eugene and Central Point, Oregon. Remote applicants may be considered only if they reside in one of the following states:
Oregon, California, Tennessee, Georgia, New York, Maryland, Washington, Colorado, Montana, Illinois, Oklahoma, Connecticut, Michigan, Texas.

• Oversee all phases of multiple telecommunications projects, from inception through completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Develop detailed project plans, monitor financials, update internal tracking systems, and provide regular updates on progress and budget status.
• Ensure comprehensive project documentation is maintained and distribute close-out materials to relevant parties promptly.

• Work closely with internal and external teams to facilitate seamless project execution.
• Act as the primary liaison for all project stakeholders, maintaining regular and effective communications.
• Lead regular meetings to discuss project status, address issues, and adjust plans to maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to project timelines, budgets, and quality; collaborate with stakeholders to resolve challenges and adapt to unforeseen project obstacles and changes.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and oversee contractual compliance and performance.

• Ensure project activities comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and legal requirements.
• Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure project deliverables meet required standards and specifications.
• Engage in ongoing improvement initiatives, embrace new technologies and methodologies, and adapt to evolving project requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 2 or more years of fiber optic construction project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience meeting project deadlines.
• Experience managing large scale FTTH projects.
• Current working knowledge of Outside Plant architectures, including aerial, underground, and building applications.
• Experience utilizing project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Monday, etc.

• Commitment to Safety: Possession of a valid driver's license, capable of passing an MVR check and adhering to laws and Hunter driving policies. Strong attention to safe working practices.
• Telecommunications Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of fiber optic network construction and deployment, including PON, FTTx, and Multi-Dwelling/Tenant Unit projects, utilizing both aerial and underground construction.
• Joint Use Navigation: Proven experience moving projects through the joint use process, including pole attachment agreement negotiation and conflict resolution between stakeholders such as pole owners and other attachers.
• Proac…