Project Manager

DFN

Project Manager overseeing fiber infrastructure projects for Douglas Fast Net in Oregon. Responsible for project delivery, team leadership, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeRoseburg • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,600 - $94,744 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define project scope, objectives, deliverables and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders, engineering and operational leadership.
Develop project plans, procurement strategies and risk mitigation.
Build and maintain master project schedules, establish critical paths, key milestones and dependencies across all workstreams.
Lead kick off meetings, align on scope expectations and communication protocols.
Own project budgets from award to closeout, maintaining accurate reporting throughout project lifecycle.
Identify, evaluate and process scope changes.
Direct field construction activities, managing contractor performance, holding teams accountable for quality schedule adherence and safety compliance.
Develop and implement risk mitigation and contingency plans; escalate critical risks to leadership with recommended course of action.
Serve as the primary representative for all assigned projects; maintain strong trust-based relationships with vendors, customers and leadership.
Present project performance reports to executive leadership as well as lead regular project status meetings with stakeholders.
Lead and mentor Project Coordinators, construction and engineering staff assigned to projects; provide clear direction, feedback and professional development support.
Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of PMO processes and standards.
Establish and enforce quality standards for all project deliverables; coordinate inspections, and acceptance testing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Business Administration, Telecommunications or related field, preferred.
2-5 years of experience in project management, with a professional certification strongly preferred.
Familiarity with fiber optic network terminology and OSP construction processes, preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and project management platforms such as Smartsheet, MS Project or similar.
Attention to detail in documentation preparation, data entry and record keeping.
Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously and meet details in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to learn new software and applications specific to the industry and position.
Positive attitude and strong work ethic as this is a high productivity position with a large degree of autonomy.
Problem solving skills.
Clean driving record and valid Oregon driver’s license.
Self-motivated, ability to work independently or in a team.
Professional appearance and customer service oriented.
Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy, patience and tact in public contact and problem resolution.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Able to meet physical demands with reasonable accommodations if necessary.

Benefits

Comp & perks

200% 401(k) match (up to 9%)
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees, with affordable dependent coverage
Free 1 Gig high-speed fiber internet (if you live in our service area)
Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays, including two days off for your birthday
A community-focused, locally owned company where your work directly impacts the people we serve

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementrisk mitigationscope managementbudget managementquality standardsfiber optic network terminologyOSP construction processesdocumentation preparationdata entryrecord keeping

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsproblem solvingself-motivatedcustomer service orientedstrong work ethiccommunication skillsability to work independentlyability to manage multiple projectsleadership

Certifications

project management certification