Network Construction Manager - Atlanta - Powers Ferry

Zayo•Atlanta, GA

7d•Remote

About The Position

Zayo is seeking a Network Construction Manager to lead customer-facing fiber connectivity projects in the Atlanta area. The role provides end-to-end customer support and solutions, plans and implements fiber connectivity, manages customer orders and service requests, coordinates installations, and serves as the post-sale single point of contact. The manager leads project implementation, execution, and communication. The position manages outside plant (OSP) pre-construction, construction, relocations, and closeout, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards. It coordinates vendors, jurisdictions, internal teams, customers, and other external partners; oversees permitting, engineering and construction schedules, procurement, budgets, bids, and project documentation; and tracks project progress and related records in Salesforce and manual trackers. The team is open to remote work near the Atlanta Metro, with occasional work in the Powers Ferry office. Local travel of up to 40% is required, including site surveys, field meetings, and visits to customers, construction sites, municipalities, and vendors. The role requires a valid driver's license and willingness to perform on-call duty when assigned. This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship or employer-sponsored work authorization.

Requirements

At least seven years of telecommunications industry experience, including outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunications architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management.
At least four years of familiarity with all types of outside plant construction and experience managing large capital projects.
Working knowledge of structured cabling, routing, switching, and IP protocols.
Familiarity with email, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google Earth.
Ability to manage multiple aggressive RFP and design-construction schedules and responses.
Ability to understand and read construction documents.
Familiarity with all facets of OSP management, including quoting, construction, and delivery.
Proven negotiation skills.
Business-minded approach and ability to maintain a commercial focus.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive as required to assigned projects.
Ability and willingness to perform on-call duty when assigned.
Willingness to travel locally up to 40%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage pre-construction and construction phases of OSP projects, delivering on time, on budget, and within quality and safety standards.
Manage relocation projects, including pre-construction work, construction activities, and closeout.
Manage construction vendors daily to expedite construction and splicing of OSP facilities.
Manage relationships with jurisdictions and right-of-way contacts, including cities, counties, and railroads.
Work with the underlying rights group to identify and prepare encroachment permits, franchise agreements, and building access agreements.
Oversee timely permitting submissions and the on-time performance of engineering and construction vendors.
Assist with planning and implementing fiber connectivity programs and projects in line with approved plans, budgets, and schedules.
Provide specialized telecommunications technical expertise.
Coordinate internal and external resources to support timely project completion.
Create and track project budgets in relation to Network Operations.
Interface directly with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities, and interoffice personnel.
Support customer meetings, including in-person meetings and travel to clients or construction sites as needed.
Oversee procurement of equipment and materials for assigned projects.
Execute the bid process, including budget requirements and tracking.
Verify and update project documentation.
Track project progress and budgets in Salesforce and manual trackers.
Update budget requests, purchase orders, project closeouts, and internal service orders in Salesforce in a timely manner.
Conduct on-site surveys and attend field meetings to ensure project delivery commitments are met.
Meet occasionally with municipalities and vendors to review project scope and maintain positive communication.
Perform on-call duty when assigned, as dictated by business needs.