Brightspeed

Project Manager, Fiber Engineering – Construction

Brightspeed

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • North Carolina • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Leading project management efforts for the Engineering & Construction organization, overseeing cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
  • Developing and monitoring engineering and construction build plans for various network types and project scopes
  • Tracking project milestones and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and permitting requirements
  • Managing project budgets and schedules to achieve network readiness targets
  • Identifying and removing build roadblocks through collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and government agencies
  • Administering vendor contracts, tracking invoices, and ensuring adherence to contractual obligations
  • Coordinating internal and vendor work schedules to maintain project timelines and deliverables
  • Performing data analysis and developing actionable insights to improve operational efficiency using tools such as Power BI and Power Apps
  • Defining, documenting, and optimizing Engineering & Construction processes to support standardization and scalability
  • Collaborating with leadership to design and implement future-state processes aligned with program objectives
  • Analyzing and interpreting Geographic Information System (GIS) and IQGeo data to support design and build validation
  • Creating and delivering training materials, methods and procedures (M&Ps), and communications to support team development and process adoption
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in telecommunications, with a focus on project management, fiber construction, and network engineering
  • Project Management certification (e.g., PMP or equivalent)
  • Experience managing vendors and administering contracts within telecom or infrastructure industries
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, JIRA)
  • Working knowledge of telecom network design systems (IQGeo, GIS, SmallWorld)
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Power Apps)
  • Understanding of financial and procurement systems (Ariba, SAP, Accounts Payable)
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint and Excel) and Adobe tools
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and build cross-functional relationships.
Benefits
  • Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Host of voluntary benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefit program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project managementdata analysisfiber constructionnetwork engineeringtelecom network designprocess optimizationregulatory compliancebudget managementschedule managementvendor management
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcollaborationleadershiptime managementadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in TelecommunicationsProject Management certification