Project Manager

At PEARCE we've got a career for you!

Join the nation's leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure.  We are the premier independent service provider for our nation's critical infrastructure. With over 2,500 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation's wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation, critical power and energy storage assets.

Your Impact

You will own end-to-end delivery for AT&T Southeast IFP (Infrastructure / Fiber Program) projectscoordinating scope, schedule, and budget across multiple, concurrent builds. You'll track critical path dates, drive risk resolution, and lead recurring cadence meetings to keep internal teams, vendors, and municipalities aligned. With a strong grasp of OSP design standards ROW / easements , and FTTH deployment, you'll translate engineering work prints into executable field plans, ensuring on-time, on-budget completions and reliable service availability across your assigned geography.

Core Responsibilities

Program Delivery & Controls

Manage a portfolio of Southeast IFP projects from kickoff through closeout; maintain baselines for scope, schedule, cost , and quality.

Build and maintain project plans, milestones, and dependency maps; proactively course-correct to meet targets and SLAs.

Monitor and report budget health (forecast vs. actuals), change orders, and variance drivers.

Scheduling, Risk & Reporting

Track critical dates (design release, permits, material / crew readiness, build, splice / test, and in-service).

Identify risks / constraints; assign owners, due dates, and mitigation plans; follow through to closure.

Publish clear, periodic status reports and executive summaries with ETAs and completion predictions.

Stakeholder Leadership

Lead effective stand-ups and checkpoint meetings with engineering, construction, vendor PMs, field operations, and customer teams.

Coordinate with jurisdictions and utilities for permits, inspections, locates, and make-ready ; escalate blockers early.

Engineering Execution

Interpret engineering plans / work prints ; validate constructability and redline issues for quick resolution.

Apply OSP design principles (fiber cable routes, pole line / conduit systems, handholes, splice cases) in planning and build sequencing.

Oversee ROW / easements acquisition with accurate documentation and adherence to local / state requirements.

Lead FTTH deployments to ensure address readiness and service availability across the assigned footprint.

Process, Systems & Quality

Keep internal and client systems / trackers current (project status, dates, costs, documents, as-builts).

Standardize and document procedures; drive continuous improvement using KPIs (cycle time, hit rate, rework, cost variance).

Uphold safety, quality, and compliance standards across all build phases.

Core Experience

Technical Proficiency

Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint ; working knowledge of SharePoint and an aptitude to learn AT&T and internal PM / OPS tools.

Comfortable reading OSP drawings , plats, and utility maps; familiarity with permitting portals and inspection workflows.

Leadership & Collaboration

Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and vendors; strong facilitation, escalation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Ability to influence without authority and maintain momentum across engineering, construction, supply chain, and municipalities.

Project & Process Management

2â??3+ years managing multi-site telecom / utility / construction projects with measurable results in schedule adherence, budget control, and quality

Track record of defining / documenting processes, using metrics to drive improvement, and delivering complex, strategic initiatives.

Preferred

AT&T program familiarity (Southeast IFP standards, SLAs, deliverables) and knowledge of OSP activities (fiber design, pole line construction, conduit design).

Experience coordinating ROW / easements, permits, make-ready , and FTTH address readiness.

Other Requirements

Excellent organization and communication (written / verbal); self-motivated and deadline-driven.

Valid driver's license with acceptable record; able to meet pre-employment screening requirements.

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.  Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool / equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation.  We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including   health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$70,000

$90,000 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training.  To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!