Project Manager, Fiber Engineering and Construction

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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Brightspeed has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager - Engineering and Construction to join our growing team.  This position will report to the Manager – Fiber Engineering and Construction and leads the engineering and construction of a significant portion of Brightspeed’s $2B investment in fiber network deployment, including fiber network design, architecture  and engineering, network construction, infrastructure services provider and vendor coordination, scheduling and performance management, development of  engineering and construction guidelines for new fiber architecture, project issue management and government and municipal relations support.  The position is significant within Brightspeed in managing the growth diver of the business via the fiber network upgrade and fiber product deployment to a significant portion of 3M prems, and over 50% of the Brightspeed customer base.  This role requires strong business acumen, 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.  The position also requires significant prior work experience in fiber network deployments.

The right candidate will find this a tremendous opportunity to join a company at the infancy of a fiber deployment plan and contribute to building a superior fiber data and communication network. 

As Project Manager – Fiber Engineering and Construction you will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead and program manage a significant portion of a $2B fiber network build and upgrade to 3M+ prems  
• Manage all aspects of the network design, engineering, wire center and outside plan build and related strategies and plans 
• Direct local engineering teams and infrastructure services providers in all build design strategies and deployment scheduling and requirements
• Management performance, resource requirements and augmentation related to the fiber build program with both material OEMs and infrastructure services providers
• Participate cross functionally with the Go to Market team on strategy for all new fiber-based voice and data product offerings
• Provide operational and network strategy support in interactions with state and local government matters related to Brightspeed’s fiber deployment. 
• Support the application process for Federal, State and Local Municipality subsidies for broadband deployment funding
• Participate with the business process owner team in the design and development of newly developed and deployed network inventory, engineering, construction, and related build management systems
• Drive the company culture and strategies. Creates strategies to achieve business goals such as increasing revenues, optimizing expenses, and developing a skilled, motivated, satisfied, and diverse workforce
•  Leads by example in creating an environment that encourages open communication, sharing ideas and best practices, and building strong cross-functional relationships

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and or Project Management  
• Significant prior industry experience in facility engineering and network deployments
• Prior industry experience in large scale fiber deployments
• Significant prior industry experience in managing infrastructure service providers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with cross functional teams
• Process improvement and customer-centric mindset
• Ability to motivate others and work under pressure
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to articulate via written and through oral communication

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Telecommunications

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce. We are opening a new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and our current priority is to make it a truly vibrant destination by hiring talent in the greater Charlotte area who are interested in a hybrid remote/office work arrangement. As always, however, we are also open to providing sensible remote options to talent outside of the Charlotte area. Why? Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play and connect!

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. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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