DescriptionActioNet has an immediate opening for a high-performing
Project Manager with 7+ years of experience leading IT, procurement, logistics, and network infrastructure projects,
wireless network experience is preferred. The Project Manager will lead senior-level execution and scaling of a Telecommunications Utility and Grid initiative supporting U.S. Navy installation telecommunications infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have a broad understanding of telecommunications infrastructure with executive presence and organization and is a highly organized business-to-technology translator.
This role integrates outside plant (OSP) and premise cabling telecommunications infrastructure modernization, governance alignment (Roles & Responsibilities framework), sustainment operations, facility power integration, and deployment of a Government-controlled Operational Digital Twin (ODT). The Project Manager ensures alignment across Navy leadership, installation stakeholders, and industry partners.
This is a critical infrastructure leadership role not a traditional IT program management position.
Location: Honolulu, HISalary Range: $140k to $165kKey Responsibilities:- Sustainment & Operations Oversight
- Systemic Organization: Masters project-level tracking and ruthlessly manages long-lead infrastructure risks (permits, hardware, fiber pathways).
- Oversee stabilization and sustainment of outside plant (OSP) and premise cabling fiber and copper infrastructure.
- Own service availability, MTTR, and operational readiness metrics.
- Coordinate field execution teams, splicing crews, testing personnel, and partner performance.
- Ensure fleet, machinery, and workforce readiness for OSP activities (trenching, duct banks, manholes, poles, vaults).
- Infrastructure & Resilience Integration
- Integrate telecommunications with facility systems (power, grounding, HVAC, generators).
- Drive resilience strategy including backup communications nodes and power continuity.
- Address environmental risks impacting OSP (corrosion, water intrusion, coastal exposure).
- Digital Control Layer Deployment
- Oversee deployment of a Telecommunications Grid Operational Digital Twin (ODT).
- Ensure vendor-agnostic integration across OEM platforms.
- Align ODT with enterprise systems (GIS, MAXIMO, Help Desk, TMS).
- Maintain authoritative digital representation of OSP/premise cabling infrastructure assets.
- Partner & Stakeholder Integration
- Lead coordination with teaming partners and subcontractors.
- Ensure compliance with acquisition regulations and conflict-of-interest requirements.
- Elite Room Reading: Possesses ability to sense unstated stakeholder anxieties, navigate organizational politics, and adjust tactics on the fly.
Required Qualifications: - 7+ years managing complex DoD or Federal programs.
- Demonstrated experience managing OSP and premise cabling telecommunications infrastructure.
- Experience supporting U.S. Navy or large installation environments preferred.
- Highly articulate. Can dive into technical milestones with engineering teams, then immediately pivot to CAPEX/OPEX discussions for the C-suite, changing tone and delivery mid-brief based on audience engagement.
- Strong understanding of fiber optic networks, structured cabling, duct banks, manholes, vaults, and copper transition strategies.
- Experience leading sustainment-focused infrastructure programs.
- Familiarity with governance and RACI-based accountability models.
- Experience integrating cybersecurity and RMF requirements.
- Active Secret clearance required; TS eligibility preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: - BICSI certification (RCDD, OSP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
- Experience with BICSI standards and structured cabling best practices.
- Background in installation real property and facility integration.
- Experience with power resilience systems supporting telecom infrastructure.
- Experience with 5G, broadband, or infrastructure modernization initiatives.
Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet's Benefits Program:- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Education and Professional Training
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
- Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
- Paid Holidays: 11 per year
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Disability Insurance
********Direct Applicants, only. No Agencies, No third-party recruiters, please********
