Project Manager, Development –Bothell, WA

T-Mobile•Bothell, WA

1d•$74,600 - $134,600•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides project management for leasing, zoning, permitting, regulatory compliance, and construction processes of new and modified telecommunications sites. It manages small projects within scope, quality, time, and cost constraints to meet specified requirements and customer satisfaction. The role supports network development and modification activities including real estate, entitlement, and construction tasks and can be performed at the T-Mobile office located in Bothell, WA. Success is measured by timely delivery, adherence to project plans, risk mitigation, and partner communication. The work impacts organizational network infrastructure and customer service by ensuring effective project execution and compliance with standards. This PM will serve as a dedicated resource for cell site development projects, with a primary focus on real estate and entitlement milestone management across new build and upgrade projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent
2-4 years Project Management experience with supporting or managing small projects in complex environments
Microsoft Office (Required) Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required. Candidates should be comfortable building presentations in PowerPoint and managing documents in Adobe Acrobat.
Microsoft Project or similar experience (Required) Candidates will be expected to work within Magenta Built (T-Mobile’s internal project management platform) to build and maintain project timelines, track achievement deliverables, and manage an active portfolio of projects.
Communication (Required) – Strong professional presentation skills are required, including the ability to deliver clear project status updates, surface gaps and opportunities, and collaborate effectively with peers, vendors, and cross-functional partners across a distributed team.
Accounting (Required) – Experience with purchase order processing and budget management required.
Project Management (Required) – Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage projects from kick-off through deployment, with a clear understanding of key milestones, deliverables, and timelines. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment is essential.
Negotiation (Required) – Ability to engage and negotiate with property owners, landlords, and municipalities on T-Mobile’s behalf, including lease terms, rights-of-way, and related agreements.
Construction Drawings (Required) – Experience collaborating with Architecture & Engineering (A&E) teams to review and redline construction documents, ensuring all approved changes are accurately incorporated into final Construction Drawings (CDs).
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cell site construction processes and scope is a plus, enabling effective coordination between real estate and construction phases
Working understanding of leasing, zoning, permitting and regulatory processes as they apply to telecommunications site development
Experience with government relations or advocacy processes in support of zoning and permitting approvals is a plus
Familiarity with AI productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar platforms is a plus.
Familiarity with procurement systems such as Ariba, Scope Worker, or similar platforms is preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) (Preferred)
Experience in developing and delivering presentations. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Oversees the full entitlement lifecycle for new cell site builds and existing site upgrades, ensuring timely progression through leasing, zoning, and permitting stages
Develops and maintains project timelines; monitors milestone progress and proactively identifies gaps and opportunities to keep projects on track
Coordinates and facilitates cross-functional meetings with internal teams, site acquisition vendors, and key partners to drive project alignment and decision-making
Partners with and manages site acquisition vendors through the entitlement process, ensuring accountability to project timelines and deliverables
Leads project kick-off activities, establishes scope and timelines, and identifies gaps or risks early to maintain project momentum
Tracks and manages project budgets, processes purchase orders, and ensures financial adherence throughout the project lifecycle
Develops and manages project resources to ensure timely delivery of construction and development services within project constraints
Creates and updates project timelines, monitors progress, and reports deviations to maintain alignment with project plans
Communicates project status and coordinates with partners to ensure project documentation and approvals meet standards
Identifies project risks, participates in mitigation planning, and calls out issues to maintain project objectives
Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed