Manager Local Network Implementation

About Forged Fiber

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. We believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how we build, operate, and maintain a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions. Forged Fiber is about more than building a network—it is about people. Every role matters, every contribution counts, and together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage people, budgets, and customer commitments for a designated territory.
• Supervise staff by appraising performance, training, administering salaries, and communicating department objectives.
• Be accessible 24/7/365.
• Drive continued training on new systems, improve processes and procedures, and push initiatives throughout the organization.
• Support both Forged Fiber engineering teams and engineering contractors with quality, process adherence, and productivity.
• Participate in negotiating or bidding projects with vendors/contractors for the construction/installation of OSP facilities.
• Responsible for capital and expense budgets to support the area, meeting and exceeding required build schedules for FTTT, Ethernet, GPON, CAF II, and business-as-usual work including growth, rehab, road moves, and preservation work.
• Communicate results of cost analysis and provide direction on implementation and network impact related to major plant additions and rearrangements.
• Maintain an outstanding working relationship with the RP/GM Operations Team and lead/support Market Meetings.
• Drive decisions to the lowest possible level to support a local model.
• Lead and support the local virtual team.
• Manage and direct plans and specifications to provide high-quality service within established time frames and meet defined financial criteria.
• Serve as the interface on construction matters to ensure conformance to established practices and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and training.
• 2-4 years of telecommunications engineering and construction knowledge and experience.
• 1+ year of previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, etc.).

Pay

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary by location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Benefits

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of health, life, voluntary lifestyle benefits, and other perks that enhance physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.