Engineering Project Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Review fiber optic network designs, splice diagrams, and construction drawings to ensure accuracy, feasibility, and readiness for construction.
• Evaluate engineering packages and project documentation prior to release to production to identify design conflicts, constructability issues, or missing information.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and field teams to resolve design concerns and ensure projects meet operational and construction requirements.
• Provide technical feedback to engineering teams and support design revisions when field conditions or project requirements require adjustments.
• Manage the project review process to ensure designs move efficiently from engineering review to production readiness.
• Track project status, review timelines, and ensure projects remain aligned with construction schedules and program goals.
• Utilize IQGEO, Ocius-X, GIS, and related systems to review project data and ensure accurate documentation.
• Conduct virtual or field-based reviews as necessary to validate design accuracy and site conditions.
• Support quality control initiatives by ensuring projects meet internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Communicate project readiness, risks, and recommendations to leadership and project stakeholders.
• Perform additional duties assigned to support construction quality, project timelines, and operational needs.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in fiber optic engineering, telecommunications construction, or project management.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic network design, splice diagrams, and OSP construction practices.
• Experience working with IQGEO, GIS, Ocius-X, or similar telecom project systems.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate engineering designs and identify potential construction issues.
• Strong project management, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to travel as needed to various project sites and markets, which may require long hours and flexibility in schedule.
• Must be able to work emergency schedules during natural disasters and network outages.
• Individuals must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record meeting the company and insurance policy conditions.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of fiber network design, OSP construction practices, and engineering drawings.
• Proven project planning, coordination, and operational monitoring abilities.
• Excellent analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective leadership, collaboration, and team management.
• Strong communication, documentation, and active listening skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making in fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational, time management, and quality control analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or similar project management and reporting tools.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times a day.
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.
• Ability to climb and work at elevations (i.e., ladders, poles, lift trucks) exceeding 18 feet.
• Ability to work in confined spaces (i.e., attics, crawl spaces, utility holes).
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry locating equipment as required.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception, and ability to focus.