Project Manager, Fiber Engineering & Construction

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

5+ years Telecommunication experience

Bachelor’s degree, Engineering degree or equivalent practical work experience

Project Manager Certification

Ability to facility project creation and management in standard PM tools (MS Project, SmartSheets, Confluence, JIRA, Service Now)

Experience with Telcom Network Design systems (IQGeo, GIS, SmallWorld)

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Inclusion and belonging

Brightspeed is looking for a Project Manager, Fiber Engineering & Construction to join our team! This position will be part of the Engineering & Construction Fiber Build team. As a Project Manager you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of engineering projects, network design, construction scheduling & implementation and asset management. The Fiber Build program diverse in nature ranging from Fiber Overbuild & Subsidy deployment, Vendor oversight, Build Milestone & Schedule management, Right of Way, Joint Use, permitting, process development, training & communication and compliance to process.

The position will be a critical part of the Engineering and Construction team that will collaboratively manage complex and long duration type projects. This role has C Suite exposure and requires strong business acumen, strong data analytics, the abilities to define and implement groundbreaking ideas, to work within a fast-moving environment to rapidly deliver support and services that have a broad business impact, and desire to have an industry wide impact.

As a Project Manager, Fiber Engineering & Construction your responsibilities will include:

Developing and monitoring engineering and construction build plans across various network types

Coordinating & creating work schedules to ensure on time delivery for both internal workforce and contracted vendors

Tracking milestone activities for highly complex projects/programs across multiple lines of business both internal and external

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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