Project Manager –FTTH (Fiber to the Home)
Location: Columbia, SC We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with FTTH expertise to lead fiber telecom construction projects in the Columbia, SC 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

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  Provide program-level oversight for multiple FTTH projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, customer requirements, and contractual commitments
  
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  Own overall financial performance (P&L) for assigned projects/programs, including forecasting, cost control, and margin improvement
  
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  Develop and implement standardized project controls, reporting, and best practices across the program
  
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  Serve as the primary escalation point for schedule, cost, quality, and customer issues
  
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  Partner with executive leadership, customers, and internal stakeholders to drive successful outcomes
  

Project Execution & Delivery

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  Lead end-to-end project lifecycle for FTTH fiber construction projects, from planning and kickoff through closeout
  
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  Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring milestones and customer delivery dates are met or exceeded
  
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  Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams including construction, engineering, permitting, materials, and subcontractors
  
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  Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and local/state regulations
  
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  Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation plans to protect schedule and budget
  

Team Leadership & Customer Focus

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  Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams to exceed execution goals and performance metrics
  
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  Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  
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  Act as the primary customer interface, maintaining strong relationships and clear communication
  
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  Ensure customer requirements, service-level agreements, and reporting expectations are consistently met
  

Required Qualifications

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  5+ years of project management experience, preferably within telecom or utility construction
  
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  3+ years of OSP Fiber Construction experience, with a strong emphasis on FTTH deployments
  
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  Solid working knowledge of fiber telecom construction, including OSP design, permitting, construction methods, testing, and closeout
  
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  Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets, and P&L responsibility
  
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  Strong leadership skills with experience managing internal teams and external contractors
  
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  Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience managing large-scale or multi-market FTTH programs
  
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  Familiarity with customer-driven deployments for major telecom or broadband providers
  
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  PMP or similar project management certification (preferred, not required)
  

Key Skills & Competencies

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  Program and project leadership
  
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  Financial management and cost control
  
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  Schedule development and risk management
  
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  Customer-focused mindset
  
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  Strong communication and stakeholder management
  
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  Results-driven with attention to detail