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Project Manager

Pape-Dawson
Overland Park, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/10/2026
Job Description

Project Manager 1 – Telecom

Your Future with Pape-Dawson Engineers

Pape-Dawson Engineers is a leading professional services firm providing engineering, surveying, environmental, and planning services. Our success is driven by technical excellence, collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to developing our people.

Our Telecommunications team supports the planning and design of fiber-optic infrastructure throughout the United States. As the demand for connectivity continues to grow, so do opportunities for professional and leadership development.

Position Summary

The Project Manager 1 – Telecom plans, coordinates, and manages telecommunications projects while building strong client relationships. This role works with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to Pape-Dawson's quality standards.

Essential Functions

  • Manage fiber and telecommunications design projects, including Long Haul, Middle Mile, FTTH, FTTx, cable landings, and ILA.
  • Coordinate OSP, GIS, surveying, and civil engineering teams and subconsultants.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, quality, and deliverables.
  • Maintain project documentation, schedules, status reports, permits, and design records.
  • Identify project risks and develop solutions to maintain successful delivery.
  • Monitor project financials, budgets, forecasting, invoicing, and consultant costs.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, consultants, and other stakeholders.
  • Support business development through client relationships, proposals, project estimates, and pursuit activities.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to project team members.

Position Requirements

Experience

  • 6 years of civil and/or telecommunications design experience, preferably with fiber-optic infrastructure.
  • 1 year of project management experience; telecommunications experience preferred.
  • Experience with fiber design, OSP construction drawings, splicing plans, mapping, surveying, and utility design in public rights-of-way.
  • Understanding of project budgets, financials, scheduling, and resource management.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects and priorities.

Skills

  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
  • P.E. license or ability to obtain licensure is a plus.
  • PMP certification is a plus.

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at Recruiting@pape-dawson.com or call (210) 375-9000.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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