Outside Plant Project Manager

About NoaNet

NoaNet is a non-profit mutual corporation providing telecom solutions and services and is headquartered in the City of Spokane Valley, Washington. For over 20 years, NoaNet has operated a reliable public open-access broadband network that today totals over 3,800 fiber miles and touches every county in Washington State. Our organization provides rural areas access to broadband services, supporting more than 100 last-mile providers that serve more than 260,000 customers. NoaNet’s owner/members are nine public utility districts and a joint operatingagency. Learn more about NoaNet at https://noanet.net.

Career Overview

The NoaNet Project Manager is experienced in managing telecommunications infrastructure projects, construction of underground/overhead utilities, and handling Outside Plant data/information. They thrive on being part of a dynamic team and are skilled in leading discussions, delivering results, and striving for excellence. The NoaNet Project Manager is responsible for coordinating all aspects of a wide range of projects including planning, scheduling, tracking progress, managing budgets, curating collateral, and ensuring compliance with internal/external rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Generally familiar with various Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) construction methods including structured cabling and wiring methods such as building conduit and riser cabling design, analysis, and fiber-optic installations. Understanding of aerial, directional boring, backhoe, trenching, and plowing operations as well as digger and bucket truck operations.
• Ability to read and understand contract documents, drawings, and specifications. Understands building systems, construction materials, electrical, design and engineering concepts, and overall knowledge of construction, data & telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Maintain budget and associated financial tracking of specific jobs, process and approve contractor supplied invoices and purchase order. Provide timely updates of all budget activities to management and clients. Maintain a project plan/schedule with major milestones, provide updates reporting to clients on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
• Perform take-offs, submit RFQ’s and RFI’s, develop scope of work based on contract documents complete with scope inclusions, exclusions & classifications.
• Work in collaboration with NoaNet OSP and ISP engineering teams to help develop schedules and coordinate permit application submittals for large and small projects.
• Work in collaboration with a diverse team of contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers, to guarantee best value pricing, timely estimates, and quality of work available on every project.
• Responsible for managing relationships with permitting entities, to assist with the submittals and approvals of permitting such as cities, counties, railroads, joint use pole.
• Responsible for working with vendors to obtain private easements.
• Responsible for working with customers and building/landowner to obtain building access agreements.
• Review suppliers/subcontractors quotes for completeness with project plans & specifications.
• Establish preliminary construction schedule and duration.
• Provide internal and customer reports on project status
• Basic knowledge of NEPA/SEPA and Section 106, preferred but not required.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Perform project close out tasks, Client project will entail delivery of all items noted in the RFP/Contract.
• Other duties as

Education, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Five, 5, years of experience with increasing project management duties
• Degree or Certificate in Project Management or Job-related Training in a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Photoshop is highly desirable.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.
• Familiar with ESRI and Google Earth and associated file types (KMZ, KML, Shapefiles)
• Strong organizational and presentation skills with maximum attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercommunication skills required.
• Ability to multitask on multiple projects with multiple individuals, take initiative, and meet deadlines.

Availability and Travel Requirements

• Position requires availability during regular business hours (08:00-17:00) with occasion work outside of those hours to complete tasks.
• Some work in remote locations with overnight travel may be

Other Requirements

• Must be able to provide proof of valid driver’s license and insurance.