Senior Engineering Project Manager

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is a first‑class fiber optic utility construction firm founded by career telecom and construction professionals. We leverage the latest technologies and up-to-date construction practices to design and build high‑performance networks that deliver fast, reliable connectivity for businesses, schools, and healthcare.

At GRC, we believe that great infrastructure is built on two foundational commitments:

• Safety First: This is our #1 priority and a mutual commitment. We protect our team members, the public, and our customers' assets by prioritizing safety over production and ensuring every project is executed without shortcuts so everyone goes home safe.
• Quality & Excellence: We commit to excellence in every detail. By investing in our people, best‑in‑industry equipment, and processes, we deliver reliable, lasting work and exceptional, professional service for our customers.

We are looking for people who take pride in their trade and want to help us lay the foundation for a safer, more connected future.

The Opportunity

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is seeking a high‑performing Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead our underground utility projects from inception to completion. As GRC continues to scale, this role serves as a pivotal bridge between our strategic goals and field execution. You won’t just be managing tasks; you will be the primary driver of project profitability, client relationships, and operational excellence.

This is a leadership position designed for a proactive problem‑solver who can navigate the complexities of civil construction while mentoring our field teams and ensuring GRC remains the gold standard for safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for understanding the project deliverables and creating timelines for different individuals and groups involved in the project to make sure the project remains on track. You must be familiar with the goals of the project and the responsibilities of all involved parties.

OSP Engineering Execution & Technical Leadership

• Lead and execute complex OSP engineering work across active GRC projects, including route engineering, make‑ready analysis, load calculations (OCALC/PLA), aerial and underground design, splicing architecture, and construction package development.
• Serve as the senior technical resource for the OSP engineering team, providing expert‑level guidance on design decisions, construction standards, carrier specifications, and field‑to‑design challenges across all active markets.
• Own the technical quality of all OSP engineering outputs, establishing review standards and serving as the escalation point for design conflicts, RFIs, and constructability issues that require senior engineering judgment.
• Drive consistency across OSP engineering deliverables by maintaining and evolving GRC’s engineering standards, templates, and documentation practices as the business scales into new geographies and program types.
• Represent GRC as a senior technical resource in client and carrier‑facing interactions, including design reviews, technical scoping sessions, and program kick‑offs—bringing credibility, clarity, and responsiveness to every engagement.
• Translate carrier network requirements and client specifications into actionable OSP engineering direction for the team, ensuring design outputs meet client standards without requiring repeated revision cycles.
• Manage technical RFIs, design clarifications, and engineering‑related client communications with accuracy and professionalism, resolving issues at the engineering level before they elevate to the VP.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships through technical excellence, proactive communication, and consistent delivery—contributing to GRC’s reputation as a trusted engineering partner.

Team Oversight & Engineering Operations

• Provide day‑to‑day technical direction to the Engineering PM, Design Manager, and Permit Coordinator, ensuring each role has clear priorities, the information they need, and appropriate technical guidance to execute effectively.
• Partner with the Senior Design Manager to ensure design outputs are aligned with OSP engineering standards and construction requirements, maintaining a tight feedback loop between engineering and design functions.
• Collaborate with the VP, Engineering & Network on resource planning, workload distribution, and engineering capacity across active and incoming projects, flagging constraints before they impact delivery.
• Support the VP in developing engineering cost estimates, bid inputs, and technical scope documentation for new project opportunities, contributing hands‑on expertise to GRC’s business development efforts.

Required Qualifications

Education & Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field; equivalent experience in lieu of degree considered.
• 7+ years of hands‑on OSP engineering experience in fiber optic infrastructure, with demonstrated depth in aerial, direct buried, and conduit plant across multiple geographies and carrier programs.
• Proven experience serving as a senior technical resource on FTTx programs, including working directly with tier‑1 or tier‑2 carriers on engineering deliverables and design reviews.
• Track record of managing or mentoring engineering staff and coordinating delivery across cross‑functional teams in a construction or utility environment.

Technical Skills

• Expert‑level proficiency in OSP engineering tools including OCALC load calculation software, CAD platforms (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalent), and GIS tools (QGIS or equivalent).
• Deep command of OSP engineering and construction standards including NESC, NEC, carrier‑specific specifications, make‑ready processes, and joint‑use attachment requirements.
• Ability to produce, review, and take technical ownership of the full range of OSP engineering deliverables—construction drawings, make‑ready packages, splice matrices, BOM documentation, permit drawing sets, and as‑builds.
• Strong proficiency in reporting and project tracking tools (Excel, Google Suite, or equivalent) for managing engineering delivery data, milestone tracking, and cross‑functional status reporting.

Core Competencies & Soft Skills

• Communication: Operates with equal effectiveness in technical engineering conversations and client‑facing interactions; communicates complex OSP engineering concepts with precision to internal teams and with clarity and confidence to carrier clients and external stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Brings structured, experienced judgment to engineering challenges—evaluating design options, construction constraints, and client requirements simultaneously and arriving at solutions that are technically sound, practically buildable, and commercially defensible.
• Follow‑Through: Holds themselves and their team to high delivery standards across multiple concurrent projects and markets; tracks open technical items, client commitments, and team deliverables with discipline.
• Client Service Mindset: Approaches every client interaction as a reflection of GRC’s engineering credibility; anticipates client concerns, responds to technical questions thoroughly and promptly, and takes ownership of engineering issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field Leadership: Strong background in field management and deep understanding of utility construction processes and terminology.
• System Familiarity: Hands‑on experience with project management platforms (e.g., Zoho, Smartsheet, Procore) and advanced Google Suite functionality.
• Process Orientation: Exceptional data entry, analytical, and organizational skills, with a focus on documentation and continuous workflow improvement

Additional Information

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 Salary, based on experience + 10% Bonus

Schedule: Day Shift: Monday - Friday

Travel Requirements: 25%

Role Openings: 1

Target Start Date: 2-3 weeks from offer

Exempt: This position is Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime