Construction Project Manager – Broadband Deployment (Non‑Field)

Inland Cellular • Full-time • Roslyn, Washington State, United States • $65,000 - $81,000 / year • 1m ago

Construction Project Manager – Broadband Deployment (Non‑Field)

Location: Remote or Hybrid (MT market)
Reports To: Director of Project Management
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the planning and delivery of a large-scale fixed wireless and fiber broadband deployment in Montana, executed in partnership with another organization. This role is not field-based and will focus on project governance, contractor coordination, schedule and budget control, risk management, and executive reporting.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on project management experience in the broadband, mobile, or wireless telecom industry, understands large infrastructure deployments, and is comfortable operating in a multi-party, matrixed environment where alignment and accountability are critical.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Governance

Own and maintain the master project plan for broadband deployment, including milestones, dependencies, and critical paths
Establish project governance, cadence, and reporting standards across internal teams and external partners
Drive disciplined execution across all phases: planning, design, procurement, deployment, launch, and closeout
Ensure scopes, roles, and responsibilities are clearly defined and adhered to

Partner & Cross‑Functional Coordination

Act as the primary point of coordination between internal teams and the deployment partner
Facilitate alignment between Engineering, Network Operations, Finance, Sales, and Customer Care
Manage interdependencies across multiple workstreams and ensure timely handoffs
Coordinate vendor timelines and deliverables without direct field oversight

Schedule, Budget & Risk Management

Track project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and variances
Manage change control processes, including scope changes and partner requests
Identify risks related to supply chain, permitting timelines, partner deliverables, and technical dependencies
Develop mitigation plans and escalate issues with clear options and recommendations

Reporting & Executive Communication

Produce regular status updates, dashboards, and executive summaries
Clearly communicate project health, risks, decisions needed, and impacts
Support leadership with data-driven insights for prioritization and resourcing decisions
Maintain clean, auditable project documentation

Operational Readiness & Handoff

Coordinate readiness activities for network turn-up and operational handoff
Ensure documentation, acceptance criteria, and closeout requirements are met
Support planning for future phases, expansions, or additional markets

Required Qualifications

5+ years of project management experience in telecom, broadband, mobile, or wireless infrastructure
Demonstrated experience managing large, multi-site network build programs from a planning and delivery perspective
Strong understanding of:
Fiber & Fixed wireless or mobile network deployments
Network build lifecycles and dependencies
Vendor and partner delivery models
Experience working with external partners, system integrators, or deployment firms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Planner, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Background with ISPs, WISPs, mobile carriers, or network deployment organizations
Experience with rural broadband programs, public‑private partnerships, or grant-funded initiatives (BEAD, ARPA, RDOF)
PMP or similar certification
Experience operating in matrixed or shared-ownership project environments

Work Environment

This role is not field-based and does not require construction site visits
Work is primarily remote/office-based, focused on coordination, planning, and oversight
Occasional travel for partner or leadership meetings may be required (minimal)

What Success Looks Like

Projects delivered on time and within approved budgets
Strong alignment and accountability across partners and internal teams
Risks identified early with clear mitigation strategies
Leadership has accurate, timely visibility into project status
Smooth transition from build to operational ownership

Pay Range:

Inland Cellular offers a competitive salary range based on qualifications and experience. The annual base salary range for this role is $65,000 – $81,000. The actual base salary offered will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) relevant skills and experience, job-related knowledge, internal equity, and geographic location, and may be modified as needed to comply with applicable law.
This role is also eligible for annual bonus program, in accordance with company plan terms. Bonuses, if any, are not guaranteed and are subject to individual and company performance and continued eligibility under the applicable plan.

Benefits:

40 Hours of Sick Leave Annually
PTO: (semi-monthly payroll)
Years 1-3, 4 hours per pay period
Years 4-10, 5.33 per pay period
Years 11 or more 6.67 per pay period
Six Paid Holidays/Paid Days Off
New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) employer match up to 4% after one year of employment
Company paid (after two full months of employment):
Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account with company contribution

Voluntary Benefits:

Short Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness and additional Life insurance (available during open enrollment period, annually)
Life Flight and Airlift Northwest
ID theft protection

Additional Benefits: