Telecommunication Project Manager
Description The south-central leader in construction services for telephone and fiber line installation for over 50 years, Klaasmeyer Construction Company is looking for our next Telecommunication Project Manager to join the Business Operations team. We're looking for someone who can own a project end-to-end, manage field teams and client relationships at the same time, and drive it all to on-time, on-budget delivery.
Requirements
What You'll Be Doing
- Owning assigned fiber OSP construction projects end-to-end — from engineering and permitting through construction, testing, documentation, and final acceptance
- Building and managing project schedules using Gantt charts and critical path methodology — developing recovery plans when delays hit
- Coordinating construction activities across plowing, trenching, boring, cable installation, splicing, and testing — ensuring all work meets design standards and customer specs
- Managing project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls — reviewing job cost reports and driving corrective action on variances
- Developing and maintaining project risk registers — identifying risks early and escalating critical issues with recommended solutions
- Serving as the primary client interface — leading project meetings, maintaining stakeholder communication, and managing expectations on schedule and deliverables
- Coordinating crews, equipment, materials, and subcontractors with field leadership and procurement
- Validating closeout documentation and billing packages before submission
What We Need From You
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Outside Plant (OSP) utility or telecom construction — with at least 2 years of project management experience on fiber infrastructure projects
- Working knowledge of project scheduling, Gantt charts, and critical path methodology
- Solid understanding of fiber OSP construction processes — engineering, permitting, installation, splicing, and testing
- Experience managing project budgets, change orders, and job cost reporting
- Proficiency with project management and scheduling software platforms
- Strong communicator — able to manage client relationships and field teams with equal effectiveness
- PMP certification preferred or actively in progress
- Experience with construction ERP and job-costing platforms preferred (i.e., Viewpoint Vista)
- Experience working with utilities, municipalities, or federally funded infrastructure programs is a plus
- Valid driver's license required
The Physical Reality This is primarily an office and project-based role — most of your time will be managing schedules, coordinating teams, reviewing costs, and communicating with clients. You'll also be in the field periodically for site visits, project reviews, and client walkdowns. You need to be comfortable in both environments.
- Regular travel to project sites, client offices, and regulatory agencies as required by program assignment
- Periodic standing and walking on active construction sites during field visits
- Extended periods of office and desk work for planning, scheduling, reporting, and documentation
- Occasional lifting of files and materials up to 25 lbs.