Contract Project Manager - WiFi Deployment

Position Summary

A federally supported infrastructure initiative is underway to expand public Wi‑Fi access across 16 community facilities distributed across multiple geographic regions. The service area is large, diverse, and predominantly rural.

We are seeking a confidential contract Project Manager to oversee the network deployment phase. This role will coordinate internal installation teams, a third‑party cabling vendor, and hardware suppliers to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant execution. The PM will operate remotely and support structured planning, scheduling, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Coordination & Scheduling

• Manage the master project schedule for all 16 sites, ensuring alignment with federal timelines and internal milestones.
• Coordinate with internal staff responsible for physical installation of access points, mounts, and cable runs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for third‑party cabling vendors and hardware suppliers.
• Oversee procurement, equipment delivery, receiving, staging, and readiness for installation.

Technical Oversight

• Support network design activities, site surveys, and installation planning.
• Ensure proper configuration of VLANs, SSIDs, captive portal, and security policies.
• Monitor multi‑phase testing (coverage, load, security, user acceptance) and track remediation items.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers across geographically distributed sites.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including progress tracking, risk logs, and change records.
• Oversee development of as‑built documentation for all 16 locations.
• Prepare training materials and handoff documentation for internal staff.
• Provide structured updates during twice‑weekly status meetings with leadership.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Facilitate communication between internal teams, vendors, and leadership.
• Ensure adherence to federal funding requirements and compliance standards.
• Drive accountability across internal and external resources.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in IT infrastructure or network deployment.
• Experience coordinating multi‑site technical rollouts.
• Working knowledge of Wi‑Fi networks, VLANs, SSIDs, and security policies.
• Experience collaborating with cabling vendors, installation teams, and procurement workflows.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Comfortable working fully remote with structured virtual check‑ins.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public Wi‑Fi, broadband expansion, or community connectivity initiatives.
• Familiarity with federally funded infrastructure projects.
• Prior work with municipalities or public agencies.
• PMP, Network+, CCNA, or similar certifications (optional).

Pay: $80.00 - $95.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote