Associate Project Director of Fiber Construction

The Associate Project Director – Fiber Construction is responsible for supporting the growth and execution of fiber construction projects from the initial RFP and proposal stage through project completion. This position combines project development, estimating, subcontractor/crew sourcing, and field operations management.

What You Will Do

The Associate Project Director will review and respond to RFPs, develop project scopes and pricing, identify and secure qualified fiber construction crews, and oversee the performance of those crews throughout the project lifecycle.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of fiber optic construction, telecommunications infrastructure, subcontractor management, project estimating, and field operations and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and project requirements can change quickly.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, fiber optic construction, utility construction, or a closely related infrastructure industry.
• Experience responding to RFPs and developing competitive construction proposals.
• Established relationships with fiber construction crews and subcontractors.
• Experience with fiber construction for major telecommunications carriers, utilities, municipalities, or broadband providers.
• Experience with directional boring, fiber placement, splicing, aerial construction, underground construction, and restoration.
• Experience managing multi-site or geographically dispersed construction projects.
• Experience with construction management, estimating, ERP, or project management software.
• Knowledge of OSP fiber construction standards and industry best practices.
• Experience working with subcontractors, construction crews, or third-party field contractors.
• Experience reviewing RFPs, scopes of work, construction plans, or bid packages.
• Strong understanding of construction estimating, production rates, labor requirements, and project costs.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, crews, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations and job sites as required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Benefits

• Company truck with gas card
• Weekly pay
• 401K – with up to 6% Company Match
• Healthcare: Medical (BC/BS), Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability benefits
• Vacation Pay and Sick Pay (15 days in year 1). Days can be carried over or cashed out
• 10 Minimum Holiday Pay
• 1 floating holiday per year