Project Manager 1 – Telecom

Your Future with Pape-Dawson Engineers

Pape-Dawson Engineers is a leading professional services firm providing engineering, surveying, environmental, and planning services. Our success is driven by technical excellence, collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to developing our people.

Our Telecommunications team supports the planning and design of fiber-optic infrastructure throughout the United States. As the demand for connectivity continues to grow, so do opportunities for professional and leadership development.

Position Summary

The Project Manager 1 – Telecom plans, coordinates, and manages telecommunications projects while building strong client relationships. This role works with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to Pape-Dawson's quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Manage fiber and telecommunications design projects, including Long Haul, Middle Mile, FTTH, FTTx, cable landings, and ILA.
• Coordinate OSP, GIS, surveying, and civil engineering teams and subconsultants.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and deliverables.
• Maintain project documentation, schedules, status reports, permits, and design records.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to maintain successful delivery.
• Monitor project financials, budgets, forecasting, invoicing, and consultant costs.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Support business development through client relationships, proposals, project estimates, and pursuit activities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to project team members.

Position Requirements

Experience

• 6+ years of civil and/or telecommunications design experience, preferably with fiber-optic infrastructure.
• 1+ year of project management experience; telecommunications experience preferred.
• Experience with fiber design, OSP construction drawings, splicing plans, mapping, surveying, and utility design in public rights-of-way.
• Understanding of project budgets, financials, scheduling, and resource management.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects and priorities.

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• P.E. license or ability to obtain licensure is a plus.
• PMP certification is a plus.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.