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# Project Specialist, Telecommunications

- **Company:** TAK Communications Inc.
- **Location:** Tacoma, WA, United States
- **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Motion Planning, Software Systems, Computer Network Operations, Build Process
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Apply/4525083

## About the Role

* Prior knowledge or experience with aerial and underground construction, network operations and associated inventory for both RF and fiber, bucket truck work
 * Ability to read and understand maps, drawings and diagrams for project build process
 * Excellent customer service, time management, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
 * Able and willing to travel throughout the assigned market as needed (mostly regional travel)
 * Ability to learn and utilize software systems
 * Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
 * Ability to travel, open to a variety of schedules; nights and/or weekends as needed
 * Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs as needed
 * Ability to complete work outdoors, in tight spaces and elevated by bending, reaching, twisting, climbing, and working while standing up to 70% of the time
 * Ability to safely work and navigate various terrains and job sites
 * Must provide a valid government-issued photo ID for verification; a driver's license is required if the role involves driving
 * Passing of all pre-employment requirements (MVR, Background Check, Drug Screen)

## Description

We are seeking a Project Specialist to join our team in Tacoma, WA. In this role you will manage overall path planning review, including site pictures, node integration and area resources including buildings, ground and aerial assets as well as project development for any new proposed projects., * Manage overall path planning review, including site pictures, node integration and area resources including buildings, ground, and aerial assets

 * Define projects from job definitions, network integration needs and connection points,
 * Participate in the development of "Project Packets"
 * Drive projects through systems for final development and budgeting
 * Support the design team with the development of site plans and images, site asset lists, defining labor and material needs, permitting requirements/needs, infrastructure nodes and plant connection points, locate services and city/county/state requirements and restrictions
 * Provide project development for new proposed projects
 * Travel throughout the assigned market (locally but could also be to any of our nationwide markets) 75% to 100% annually (may include some occasional overnight stays)
 * Perform project walkout expert related to project makeup
 * Manage multiple stages of projects, keeping systems and records updated
 * Manage network and asset knowledge and planning to include Aerial and Underground assets and network inventory knowledge
 * Other duties as assigned


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