About the Role
PRG is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a route-based fiber construction and maintenance program. This role involves managing schedules, budgets, client relationships, and serving as the point of escalation for field issues. The position is office-based.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end delivery of the route-based construction/maintenance program, ensuring accountability for schedule, budget, quality, and scope.
- Serve as the escalation point for field issues surfaced by Construction Coordinators.
- Partner with Construction Coordinators to balance coverage, priorities, and workload across the program.
- Build and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, and budgets, tracking progress and flagging risks.
- Review completed work against the scope of work to confirm quality, accuracy, and adherence to standards.
- Act as the primary client-facing contact, providing status updates and managing expectations.
- Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams for staffing and resources.
- Analyze field data to identify trends and opportunities for program improvement.
- Prepare and present regular status reports and program metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and training of Construction Coordinators.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Prior experience managing project schedules, budgets, and field-based teams in fiber/telecom outside plant construction, utility construction, or a related field-services industry.
- Experience working alongside or coordinating route-based, outside-plant, or field-locate personnel is a strong plus.
- Solid understanding of fiber engineering fundamentals, outside plant construction practices, and underground utility/dig-law basics.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and staffing plans and report accurately on project financials and status.
- Strong client-facing communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Sharp organizational skills and ability to prioritize competing demands.
- Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Project).
- Able to work in person from a PRG office location on a regular basis.
Skills
- Project Management
- Schedule Management
- Budget Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Fiber Optics
- Telecommunications
- Construction Management
- Field Operations
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Project
Location
- Office-based
Work Type
- Office-based
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Commensurate with experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $85,000–$110,000/year base
- Annual bonus opportunity
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and dependents
- Company-paid short-term disability benefits after 1 year of service
- 401(k) plan with safe-harbor match after 1 year of service
- Supplemental life insurance for employee and dependents
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Monthly phone allowance
About the Company
- PRG is a company focused on route-based fiber construction and maintenance programs.
