Project Manager, Long Haul Controls (Contracts - Telecommunications)
Company Description
Project Manager, Long Haul Controls (Contracts)
The Project Manager
Work Authorization Requirement
Responsibilities
Contract Administration - Long Haul OSP
- Draft, review, negotiate, and administer OSP construction contracts.
- Coordinate with Legal to ensure contract language complies with company standards.
- Maintain complete contract files, amendments, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure contractual obligations are understood and executed by internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor contractor compliance with contract requirements.
Change Management
- Review contractor change requests.
- Evaluate schedule, scope, and cost impacts.
- Coordinate internal approvals.
- Maintain complete change-order logs.
- Support negotiations for equitable commercial outcomes.
Commercial Controls
- Track contract values, commitments, and remaining budgets.
- Review contractor invoices against contract terms and project progress.
- Resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Support monthly forecasting activities with Finance and Project Management.
Procurement Support
- Assist in development of RFPs and RFQs.
- Participate in contractor evaluations and vendor selection.
- Prepare award documentation.
- Coordinate contract execution activities.
Schedule & Risk Management
- Monitor contract milestones and deliverables.
- Identify schedule deviations affecting contractual performance.
- Issue required contractual notices.
- Support recovery planning with Project Managers.
- Identify commercial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Reporting & Compliance
- Maintain contract tracking dashboards.
- Support internal audits.
- Prepare contract status reports for leadership.
- Ensure documentation supports regulatory and contractual compliance requirements.
- Support federally funded programs where applicable (NTIA, BABA, Davis-Bacon).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Engineering, Construction, Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal.
- Serve as primary commercial point of contact for assigned projects.
- Promote standardized contract management processes across the organization.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related discipline.
- Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of telecommunications, construction, or infrastructure project experience is required.
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Minimum of three to five (3–5) years administering construction contracts.
Technical Knowledge
Understanding of OSP construction methods.
- Familiarity with contract types (unit-rate, fixed-price, T&M).
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Ability to interpret engineering drawings and construction documents is required.
- Knowledge of project budgeting and invoice reconciliation.
Skills
Excellent negotiation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
Tools
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Google Earth (KMZ Files)
- Sitetracker or similar project management software preferred
Estimated base salary range: $77,100 - $118,600 USD/annually
Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
- Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
- Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
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