Project Manager – FTTH (Fiber to the Home)

Location: Leavenworth, Indiana (Southern Indiana)

Position Summary

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