Project Mgr Splicing Sr

Shentel•Reynoldsburg, OH

About The Position

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) specializes in providing High-Speed Internet and other telecommunications services to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. We focus on rural communities, which are often overlooked by larger companies. The Shentel family of brands includes: Shentel: Provides traditional cable Internet services for small towns and rural communities. Glo Fiber: Delivers fiber-optic Internet for customers in larger cities, as a competitor to incumbent providers. Shentel Business and Glo Fiber Business: Offers small, medium and large-scale telecommunication services for businesses and enterprises in our areas. We live and work in the same places as the customers we serve, and we are proud to support our local communities. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com. Job Summary The Senior Project Manager – Fiber Splicing is responsible for ensuring the timely, safe, and cost-effective delivery of fiber splicing activities supporting Shentel’s outside plant (OSP) network. This includes new construction, maintenance, and service restoration. This role operates with minimal supervision and leads coordination with contractors, utilities, vendors, and internal teams. The position handles complex project scopes, provides guidance to less experienced project managers, and oversees full lifecycle project execution for multi-service telecommunications networks. This position reports to the Fiber Splicing Manager (or designated OSP Operations leader) and requires strong cross-functional collaboration within the operations organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma (required)
Minimum 6 years of experience in telecommunications and/or fiber splicing
Strong knowledge of OSP fiber networks, splicing practices, and testing methodologies (OTDR/OLTS)
Proficiency with MS Office and project tracking tools (e.g., Sitetracker, Smartsheet)
Excellent organization, documentation, and scheduling skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and lead teams effectively
Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
Willingness to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Technical Degree (preferred) or equivalent experience
Relevant military or equivalent experience will be considered
FOA CFOT
CFOS/T, CFOS/S
ETA FOT/FTT
Or similar fiber-related certifications

Responsibilities

Oversee fiber splicing activities for network builds, upgrades, cutovers, and restoration efforts
Plan and schedule work with contractors, engineering, and field operations teams
Coordinate outages, access, and restoration timelines
Manage multiple, simultaneous construction initiatives
Develop and manage contractor relationships through bidding, negotiation, and performance oversight
Create and maintain vendor agreements, scopes of work, and standards
Identify and qualify new contractors and vendors for project opportunities
Review and validate as-built documentation (splice sheets, route updates, ODF records)
Verify system performance using OTDR/OLTS results
Manage punch-list items to ensure proper project closeout
Maintain accurate facilities records for change control
Develop and manage cost estimates and project budgets
Identify budget risks early and implement mitigation strategies
Perform risk management and create contingency plans
Coordinate ordering and availability of splicing materials
Support inventory management activities
Lead complex projects with minimal supervision
Provide guidance to junior project managers
Research new tools, technologies, and best practices in fiber splicing
Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for service restoration
Ensure adherence to safety standards at all times
Uphold and promote company brand standards