Telecom Project Manager – Underground Fiber Infrastructure

Telecom Project Manager – Fiber Infrastructure

Location: Reports to Plain City, OH

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate: $48.00/hr up to $57.69/hr (based on experience and fit)

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Telecom Project Manager to lead complex fiber optic infrastructure projects. This is not an entry-level role—candidates must have telecom experience AND proven management experience to be considered. You will oversee multiple construction managers, coordinate field operations, and ensure successful delivery of underground fiber builds. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and technical expertise are essential.

Career Path Context

This role represents the top tier in a structured progression:

OSP Inspector → OSP Construction Manager → Telecom Project Manager

We are specifically looking for someone who has already managed teams and projects at scale, not someone making their first move into management.

Strategic Initiative

This position is part of a major initiative to expand fiber infrastructure to support new data centers being built across the region. You will play a critical role in ensuring underground fiber routes are delivered on time and to spec, enabling connectivity for these high-demand sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for multiple construction managers and field teams.
• Manage underground fiber construction projects, including directional drilling and related methods.
• Coordinate field operations, inspectors, and remote teams to maintain quality and compliance.
• Prepare and analyze reports using advanced Excel and GIS tools (ESRI).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipalities and high-profile clients.
• Drive process improvements and contribute to team growth initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in telecom (fiber builds, OSP, or similar).
• Proven experience managing teams and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel; experience with ESRI, IQ GEO, and GIS tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism when interacting with strategic clients.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Enthusiastic about innovation and continuous improvement.

If you do not have telecom experience and prior management experience, please do not apply.

Employee Value Proposition

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead cutting-edge fiber infrastructure projects with a company that values innovation and field leadership. You’ll enjoy remote flexibility, autonomy in managing builds, and a clear path to long-term leadership roles.

Work Environment

A dynamic mix of remote and field-based work. You’ll actively oversee underground fiber construction projects, coordinate with field teams, and manage daily operations.

Why This Role Is Open

Due to rapid growth and multiple new builds, the organization requires senior-level project managers to provide oversight and leadership across construction teams.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plain City, OH.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $57.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Plain City,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.