Network Project Manager - Fiber Build

Hybrid 2-3 days in Minneapolis, MN

Must Haves

• 5 years managing large infrastructure or network projects
• Direct experience with new fiber construction projects
• Strong ability to manage schedules, budgets, risks, and resources
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing vendors/contractors
• Comfort working with data, budgets, and project tracking tools
• Excel required; ~30% of day‑to‑day
• Clear communicator with both field teams and executive leadership
• Willingness to be in‑market as needed to support construction and issue resolution

Plusses

• Experience with large‑scale fiber network deployments
• Exposure to permitting, ROW, utility coordination, or market launch readiness
• Executive reporting or dashboard experience (PowerPoint, Power BI)

Job Summary

The Network Project Manager leads large‑scale fiber build projects end to end—from planning through construction and market launch. This role owns scope, schedule, budget, and execution, coordinating internal teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery. This role supports the organization’s transition to Vitruvi and plays a key role in ensuring continuity and successful execution during the move.

Day to Day

• Manage fiber network build projects from planning through construction completion
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project tracking
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, contractors, and vendors
• Maintain in‑market presence to support field execution and resolve issues
• Identify risks and drive mitigation and corrective actions
• Lead status reviews and deliver executive‑ready updates
• Partner with local market and operations teams to support launch readiness