Project Manager III

Length of Assignment: 12 months – possibility to extend based on performance/position need

Pay range: $66.18 - 73.53/hr on w2 (all inclusive)

Job Summary:
Responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects that support business operations and organizational goals. This role manages timelines, resources, budgets, and stakeholder communication to ensure projects are completed successfully and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

In office NOT REMOTE possibly hybrid LATER in office 3 days a week. Must have: Fiber Outside design and build experience Experience with: Cisco, Nokia and Scinea Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience combined with relevant technical training/certifications will be considered. Demonstrated experience in telecommunications engineering, with a strong focus on outside plant fiber optic network design and/or microwave system engineering. (A track record of several years in telecom OSP engineering or network design in a utility or similar industry is expected for this contractor role.) • Technical Proficiency in Telecom Systems: Extensive knowledge of fiber optic communication systems (including fiber cable types, splicing techniques, connectors, and outside plant construction practices for aerial and underground installations). Proficiency in microwave radio system design and RF engineering principles (path loss calculations, antenna propagation, frequency coordination). Familiarity with packet-based transport networks (such as MPLS or Carrier Ethernet) and traditional time-division multiplexing (TDM) systems (e.g., SONET/SDH, DCS, channel banks) used in utility telecommunications. Solid understanding of IP networking fundamentals and how telecom transport networks interface with IP-based systems. • Tools & Software Skills: Proficient in using engineering and mapping tools common to telecom and utility design. This includes experience with GIS software (such as ESRI ArcGIS or Client Smallworld) for route planning and asset tracking, and computer-aided design (CAD) tools (e.g., AutoCAD or MicroStation) to develop construction drawings. Experience using telecom network inventory and database tools, especially ConnectMaster or similar Operational Support Systems (OSS), to document network elements and manage telecom assets, fiber routes, and circuit records. Comfortable with productivity and documentation software (Microsoft Office suite, Visio) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams). • Knowledge of Standards & Regulations: Working knowledge of relevant industry standards and codes for telecom and utility installations. Must be familiar with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) guidelines for line construction and structure clearances, and basic National Electrical Code (NEC) principles for facility electrical systems. Awareness of telecommunications standards (such as Telcordia/Bellcore standards, IEEE communications standards, and other industry best practices) is expected. Ability to design solutions that comply with safety regulations, utility policies, and any applicable regulatory standards (e.g., NERC reliability standards) governing communications in electric power systems.