BEAD (Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment) Project Manager- Limited Duration

BEAD (Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment) Project Manager- Limited Duration

Salary

$104,850.00 - $157,276.00 Annually

Location

321 NW Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, WA

Job Type

Limited Duration

Job Number

2026-00014

Department

Broadband

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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About the Position

The BEAD Project Manager is a limited-duration position responsible for leading the planning, execution, and closeout of four BEAD-funded fiber optic construction projects in Lewis County, Washington, totaling $35.5 million and serving approximately 3,623 unserved and underserved locations. The position serves as the District's single point of accountability for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance with NTIA BEAD Program and Washington State Broadband Office requirements.

Works closely with internal departments and external engineering and construction partners, the Project Manager coordinates all phases of project delivery to ensure successful completion within the four-year funding timeline. Upon completion of the BEAD projects, the position may be eliminated or the incumbent reassigned based on District needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Lead and manage all aspects of four BEAD-funded FTTH construction projects from planning through closeout, ensuring delivery within approved scope, budget, schedule, and grant requirements.
• Develop and maintain integrated program controls, including master schedules, project budgets, cost forecasts, risk registers, milestone tracking, and performance reporting across all four projects.
• Direct and coordinate engineering firms, contractors, consultants, subcontractors, inspectors, and project support staff to ensure effective project execution, contract compliance, and timely resolution of project issues.
• Support grant administration activities, including reimbursement requests, progress reports, milestone certifications, performance reporting, grant compliance documentation, and audit preparedness.
• Ensure adherence to federal and state grant requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Build America, Buy America (BABA), Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, environmental and historic preservation reviews, and NTIA BEAD program policies.
• Coordinate permitting, easements, pole attachment agreements, make-ready activities, franchise approvals, and rights-of-way with utilities, governmental agencies, tribal governments, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee construction quality assurance and quality control activities, including inspections, fiber splicing and testing verification, as-built documentation, and acceptance of completed infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, GIS, purchasing, warehouse, and broadband program staff to ensure network designs, construction standards, inventory controls, and reporting requirements are consistently met.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate program risks related to contractor performance, supply chain constraints, labor availability, permitting, weather impacts, and schedule delays; develop recovery plans as needed.
• Track and report progress toward grant-funded deployment goals, including customer passings, construction milestones, expenditures, and service availability commitments.
• Manage project closeout activities, including final inspections, warranty transitions, retainage release, grant closeout requirements, and completion of all required project documentation.
• Provide regular program status reports, presentations, and recommendations to District leadership, the Broadband and External Funding Manager, and the Board of Commissioners.
• Stay current on broadband industry best practices, FTTH construction methods, evolving BEAD program requirements, and applicable safety standards to support successful program delivery.
• Perform duties asassigned.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Provides functional direction, work assignment, coordination, and performance oversight for contracted project coordinators, inspectors, construction management support staff, consultants, and other resources assigned to the BEAD program. Coordinates and monitors the activities of multiple engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors, subcontractors, and field crews working across four concurrent FTTH construction projects, ensuring work is completed in accordance with project requirements, schedules, quality standards, safety expectations, and grant compliance obligations.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Telecommunications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience managing complex infrastructure, utility, telecommunications, broadband, or construction projects; including at least four (4) years managing large-scale fiber-to-the-home, XG- or XGS-passive optical network (PON) telecommunications infrastructure construction projects. Experience managing federally funded projects and grant compliance requirements. Experience with FTTH broadband deployment, utility construction, or public sector infrastructure projects.

• Knowledge of FTTH networks, fiber construction methods, and fiber testing standards.
• Knowledge of federal grant compliance requirements, including BEAD, 2 CFR 200, BABA, and Davis-Bacon.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, budgets, schedules, risks, and contractor performance.
• Skilled in procurement, contract administration, negotiations, and change order management.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction plans, permits, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with project management, reporting, and Microsoft Office software.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

Must have a valid Driver's license. Strongly prefer Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Fiber optics installation, design, or construction management certification and OSHA 10 or 30-Hour construction safety certification.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and Project (or equivalent scheduling software), as well as major District Enterprise programs. Experience with GIS mapping platforms, grant management/reporting systems, and construction management or document control software (e.g., Procore, SmartSheet, or similar) preferred. In addition, must be able to operate standard office equipment including fax, copy machine, scanner, and multi-line telephones.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, bend, reach, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and sit for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Required to speak clearly and hear well when communicating over the telephone and in person.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to indoor and outdoor environments. Outdoor settings include all types of property and site conditions including open spaces, timberlands, urban developments, flat and hilly terrain, building construction sites, and road rights-of-way. Indoor settings include residential, commercial, and industrial sites that can involve cramped spaces, moving machinery, etc. May be exposed to rough terrain in various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

This position may require work hours in excess of 40 hours per week. Responds to after-hours phone calls or callouts, including day, night, and weekend.

Supplemental Information

Department: Broadband

Location:Chehalis

FLSA Status: Exempt

Union/Non-Union: Non - Union

Travel: Local travel up to 50%; including travel and attendance at meetings, training, or District offices.

Reports to: Broadband and External Funding Manager

Lewis County PUD believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success and that contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outlineprimaryduties,qualifications,andjobscope,butnotlimitouremployeesnortheorganizationtojust the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.

About our benefits:

At Lewis County PUD we believe part of having a rewarding workplace is to have a healthy work environment. You will find that we offer a full benefits package that fits all the needs of work/life balance.

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time eligible employees. Actual benefits may vary by position type, check with Human Resources for specific benefit information.

All provisions in this summary are subject to change.

Insurance Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

Lewis County PUD offers medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents. This coverage begins the first of the month after the month hired. These benefits are 100% paid by the Disritct.

Retiree Coverage

We also offer retiree medical, dental and vision benefits for those eligible.

HRA VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association) Plan

HRA VEBA plan is a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) which employees are enrolled into upon their hire date. Employees contribute, through payroll deduction, tax-free contributions based on specific groups as outlined below. The District matches 1% of bi-weekly gross pay.

• Union Groups:
• Age 35 years & Under : $40 per pay period
• Age 36 years thru 49 years: $60 per pay period
• Age 50 years & Older: $100 per pay period

Non-union Group:

• 2% of bi-weekly gross pay

Life Insurance and Accidental Dismemberment (AD&D) Benefits

• Group Coverage - District Paid
• $75,000 life and AD&D for eligible employees
• $1,000 life for eligible dependents

Supplemental Life and AD&D is available for individual purchase.

Short-term Disability Benefit

Lewis County PUD provides short-term disability coverage to replace a portion of income while on an approved, non-work-related illness or injury. This benefit pays 70% of the employee's regular wages while on approved leave.

Long-term Disability Benefits

Base Coverage - District Paid

• 66 2/3% of base monthly salary earnings

Retirement Benefits

Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

The District is a member of PERS and participation is mandatory for employees in eligible positions. Both the employee and the employer make contributions to the PERS system. Employee contributions are made on a tax-deferred basis.

Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)

This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Other Benefits

Person Leave (PL)

The District affords eligible employee's personal leave. The leave can be used for vacation, illness, or any other absence needed from work, as requested. PL is accrued bi-weekly as outlined below:

Holidays

Eligible employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• 3 Floating Holidays (two paid, one unpaid)

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Employer Lewis County Public Utility District

Address 321 NW Pacific Avenue

Chehalis, Washington, 98532

Phone 360-748-9261

Website http://www.lcpud.org