Project Manager (Dark Fiber) - Consultancy

Ready to be at the forefront of IT innovation and help businesses solve complex technology challenges?

Join a global IT services and managed solutions team that empowers organizations to transform and scale their operations. The team delivers cloud and hybrid infrastructure, network and data center management, cybersecurity, enterprise AI, digital workplace support, and service desk operations, combining human-centric service with advanced technology. Professionals collaborate across disciplines to implement innovative solutions that drive efficiency, reliability, and measurable business impact.

Apply now to take your career to the next level while shaping the future of IT solutions for enterprises worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery:
  • Manage end-to-end dark fiber deployment projects, including route planning, permitting, construction, and final acceptance.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Track progress and manage risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, vendors, and customers.
  • Coordinate with engineering, design, permitting, construction, and operations teams.
  • Provide regular project updates, reporting, and status reviews to leadership and stakeholders.
• Vendor & Contractor Management:
  • Manage relationships with construction contractors, engineering firms, and fiber installation vendors.
  • Oversee contractor performance to ensure compliance with project scope, safety standards, and timelines.
  • Review vendor deliverables including as-built documentation and quality inspections.
• Permitting & Regulatory Coordination:
  • Coordinate with local municipalities, utilities, and regulatory authorities to secure permits and right-of-way access.
  • Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations for fiber deployment.
• Budget & Financial Oversight:
  • Monitor project budgets and approve invoices.
  • Manage change orders and cost variances.
  • Identify cost efficiencies without compromising quality or timelines.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure fiber deployments meet industry standards and technical specifications.
  • Oversee testing, commissioning, and acceptance of fiber infrastructure.
  • Maintain complete project documentation and close-out packages.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of project management experience in fiber, telecom, or network infrastructure deployment.
• Proven experience managing dark fiber or fiber-optic network build projects.
• Strong understanding of fiber construction processes, including aerial and underground deployment.
• Experience managing permitting, right-of-way, and municipal coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different regions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.
• Experience working with hyperscale, carrier, or enterprise fiber networks.
• Familiarity with GIS tools, fiber design software, and project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira).
• Experience with long-haul or metro fiber builds.

Key Skills:

• Fiber network deployment
• Dark fiber infrastructure
• Vendor and contractor management
• Budget and cost control
• Risk and issue management
• Stakeholder communication
• Permitting and regulatory coordination

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Remote/hybrid work options
• Professional development opportunities

Salary:

• Competitive salary ($110k – $120k)