Project Manager (Fiber to the Home)

Project Manager – FTTH (Fiber to the Home)

Location: Leavenworth, Indiana (Southern Indiana)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with FTTH expertise to lead fiber telecom construction projects in the southern Indiana market. This role is responsible for program-level oversight and day-to-day project execution , including schedule, budget (P&L), quality, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of OSP fiber construction , and a proven track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget—while exceeding customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Portfolio Leadership

• Provide program-level oversight for multiple FTTH projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, customer requirements, and contractual commitments

• Own overall financial performance (P&L) for assigned projects/programs, including forecasting, cost control, and margin improvement

• Develop and implement standardized project controls, reporting, and best practices across the program

• Serve as the primary escalation point for schedule, cost, quality, and customer issues

• Partner with executive leadership, customers, and internal stakeholders to drive successful outcomes

Project Execution & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle for FTTH fiber construction projects, from planning and kickoff through closeout

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules , ensuring milestones and customer delivery dates are met or exceeded

• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams including construction, engineering, permitting, materials, and subcontractors

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and local/state regulations

• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget

Team Leadership & Customer Focus

• Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams to exceed execution goals and performance metrics

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Act as the primary customer interface, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication

• Ensure customer requirements, service-level agreements, and reporting expectations are consistently met

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience , preferably within telecom or utility construction

• 3+ years of OSP Fiber Construction experience , with a strong emphasis on FTTH deployments

• Solid working knowledge of fiber telecom construction , including OSP design, permitting, construction methods, testing, and closeout

• Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets, and P&L responsibility

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing internal teams and external contractors

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale or multi-market FTTH programs

• Familiarity with customer-driven deployments for major telecom or broadband providers

• PMP or similar project management certification (preferred, not required)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Program and project leadership

• Financial management and cost control

• Schedule development and risk management

• Customer-focused mindset

• Strong communication and stakeholder management

• Results-driven with attention to detail