Infrastructure Project Manager (Utilities experience)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead and deliver managing complex utility-scale ISP/OSP fiber infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in leading cross-functional technical teams to deliver multi-site utility-style fiber projects, including common facilities, network infrastructure, OSP fiber construction (trenching, conduit, vaults, splicing), aerial/underground builds, and fiber backbone expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end fiber infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Manage projects related to fiber infrastructure, such as OSP fiber construction, including trenching, conduit, vaults, and splicing operations.
• Review and interpret detailed engineering drawings, including HLDs, LLDs, splice diagrams, redlines, and as-builts.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Implement deployment strategies using an iterative approach to ensure smooth transitions and minimize disruptions.
• Cook up cross-functional teams, including technical staff, vendors, and stakeholders, to ensure project success.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, updates, and reporting.
• Monitor and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.
• Drive adoption of best practices in project management methodologies, balancing waterfall and agile approaches based on project needs.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project managers and team members.
• Conduct site visits as needed across utility and infrastructure locations to assess project needs, validate field conditions, and ensure alignment between design requirements and actual site constraints.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience managing complex fiber infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in utility-grade OSP/ISP fiber construction, including aerial/underground builds and permitting processes.
• Strong knowledge of both waterfall and agile project management methodologies as applied to infrastructure deployments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, documentation).
• Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently.
• Self-starter who is able to quickly learn new tools and gain familiarity with new processes and technologies with minimal assistance.
• In-depth experience creating spreadsheets, presentation material, and project/process documentation.
• Strong observational and analytical skills, including: ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information, strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to track and report metrics, and manage risks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in utility or energy sector projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAF e).