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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Project Manager, Telecom - **Company:** RAINIER RECRUITING LLC - **Location:** Langley, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** November 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/project-manager-telecom-langley-wa--5af7e602-9bbc-4ebe-bfba-bd7c1582731b ## About the Role Project/Program Management, Project/Program Management, Infrastructure Construction, Construction Projects, Leadership, Regulations, Federal Government, Building Permits, Budgeting, Project/Program Coordination, * 5+ years of project management experience on large-scale construction projects (telecommunications, utilities, heavy civil, or manufacturing) * 5+ years directly supervising and developing employees * Demonstrated experience building or significantly maturing a PMO function — not just operating within one someone else designed * Comfort managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities in a fast-moving environment * Strong executive presence: able to communicate clearly and hold your ground with senior leadership without being combative * Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and process improvement * Strong facilitation and negotiation skills * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard project management/reporting tools * Ability to travel internationally for business purposes as needed * Must pass pre-employment and ongoing random drug screening * Must be eligible to work in the United States Preferred: * Background in telecom construction, public works, utilities, or a related infrastructure field (e.g., experience with an electric utility, public utility district, municipal/county government, or a large industrial employer) * Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, project management, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience) * PMP certification or equivalent project management training/experience * Experience with federally or state-funded grant construction projects Who Thrives Here We're looking for someone with a genuine backbone — someone who can work independently, bring order to ambiguity, and isn't afraid to have hard conversations with senior stakeholders when it's in the best interest of the project. This is not a role for someone who needs a fully built playbook handed to them; you'll be writing much of it. At the same time, you'll need the patience and people skills to develop a young team and bring them along with you. ## Description We're building out a Project Management Office (PMO) function to bring structure, consistency, and accountability to a growing portfolio of underground infrastructure construction projects. This is a hands-on, onsite leadership role for someone who can both roll up their sleeves on active project work and stand up the systems, standards, and processes this function has never had. You'll oversee a portfolio of 7–8 concurrent projects ranging from roughly $1M to $20M, with typical timelines of 1–2 years. Work involves permitting and underground construction, coordinated closely with federal agencies, tribal partners, and other regulatory stakeholders. You'll also manage and develop a team of three Project Coordinators — all early in their careers — who currently own day-to-day budget and scheduling work. Part of your mandate is to mentor them into stronger, more independent project professionals while you build the broader PMO framework around them. This role reports to a senior leader on our operations team and will need to represent the PMO in front of the executive team regularly. What You'll Do * Take ownership of project delivery across a multi-project portfolio, from planning through completion * Design and stand up PMO infrastructure from the ground up: standards, templates, workflows, and reporting cadences * Directly manage, coach, and develop three Project Coordinators, building their skills in budgeting, scheduling, and project execution * Build and maintain project plans, milestones, and work breakdown schedules across all active projects * Own budget tracking and monthly financial/contract reporting across the portfolio * Deliver regular (and on-demand) status updates to leadership on risk, priorities, and budget health * Identify risk early, resolve issues proactively, and escalate when needed to protect budgets and timelines * Coordinate cross-functional meetings, action items, and stakeholder communication, including with regulatory and government partners * Serve as a credible, confident voice in front of executive leadership — including being willing to push back diplomatically when priorities or resources need to be renegotiated * Coordinate internal and external resources to keep projects moving on schedule