Project Manager

About Us

Fatbeam Fiber, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is a leading provider advancing innovation and connecting communities with reliable, scalable, and flexible fiber-based internet solutions to carrier, commercial, government/education, healthcare and residential customers. Established in 2010, Fatbeam is one of the fastest growing fiber providers in the West with 150,000+ fiber miles across eight states and 150+ cities. Offering competitive pricing and stringent service level agreements, Fatbeam makes connectivity simple! In short, we are driven, passionate, responsive and, most importantly, flexible.

Position Summary/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of cost, schedule, and technical performance of projects
• Directs all phases of projects from inception through completion and develops required project reports and management status meetings
• Participates in the negotiation of contracts and contract changes. Leads the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets, and financial terms/conditions of contract
• Develop and maintain strong communication channels, both internal management exposure and externally for project teams
• Coordinate with Operations and Finance to develop and maintain capital budgets
• Work with local and regional vendors and service providers for seamless customer turn‐ups
• Facilitates and coordinates internal staff regarding project timelines, along with reporting on progress of projects
• Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules; identifies project problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications
• Prepares accurate and timely construction schedules and expense documentation
• Work closely with Project controls to plan, schedule, control, and communicate project impacts, budget changes, scope changes, change control, risks, and project status reports
• Prepares reports for management as required
• Working with project teams to develop, baseline, and analyze project schedule, budget, and progress, while keeping good communication with the customer in turning up their services
• Build and maintain close relationships with Fatbeam vendors and sub-contractors
• Assist in sub-contractors bid management process
• Responsibilities may change throughout the course of the job based upon required needs

Experience/Education/Minimum Requirements

• Clean driving record required
• Full‐time salaried position, which may include working on nights and weekends
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills required
• Detail oriented and extremely organized and efficient
• Strong computer experience with spreadsheets, project management and scheduling tools, is required
• Bachelor’s degree in operations engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred but not required
• Estimated field travel of less than 5% required

Other Skills/Abilities

• Experience in the telecommunications industry, specifically competitive fiber service providers
• Knowledge of fiber optic inventory management systems
• Experience with AutoCAD, GIS, and Google Earth
• Understanding of national standards associated with fiber construction

 Compensation and Benefits

• Fatbeam offers market competitive total compensation packages that consists of base pay, incentive compensation for many positions, equity based long term incentive compensation and a full array of robust benefits including health insurance, FSA/HSA accounts, 401K retirement plans, paid leave, and other benefits.
• Above all, we offer a rewarding and performance-oriented culture where our employees feel valued and are part of a great team.

Additional information

Fatbeam requires a background check and the acceptance of a basic non-compete documents for all employees. The background check takes 3-5 days. This offer would be pending upon the results of the background check. We will also need to confirm that your driving record will not prohibit us from adding you to our insurance policy for company vehicles. Lastly, to protect our intellectual property, confidential information, and client relationships, it is our policy to require that employees execute an Employee Conduct Agreement governing these matters. Your execution of this agreement is also a condition of this offer of employment. Your employment with Fatbeam is "at will", which means that you have the right to leave your employment with us at any time while Fatbeam also reserves the right to end the employment relationship at any time.

Fatbeam is an EEO employer.