Sr. Program Manager, Engineering and Construction (East Region)

Brightspeed - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

About the position

The Sr. Program Manager, Engineering and Construction at Brightspeed is responsible for overseeing various project management aspects related to high-speed fiber and copper engineering and construction. This role involves project scheduling, budget analysis, vendor coordination, and ensuring cross-functional team alignment. The position plays a crucial role in the East Engineering and Construction Regional team, supporting states such as NC, VA, PA, and NJ, and aims to drive business as usual (BAU) and special project efforts in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management of development and monitoring of an engineering and construction build plan for Fiber to the Home, Fiber to the Tower and Fiber to the Enterprise.
• Direct local engineers and vendor partners in the review of mechanized engineering designs for potential redesign opportunities and needs.
• Project manage engineering design changes and keep up with all revision changes in our records for both design and schedule tracking.
• Provide process support to the network team and infrastructure services contractors supporting front line execution of an extensive fiber deployment.
• Project manage cross functional process changes to optimize fiber build efficiency.
• Drive the company culture and strategies, creating strategies to achieve business goals such as increasing revenues and optimizing expenses.
• Lead by example in creating an environment that encourages open communication, sharing ideas and best practices, and building strong cross-functional relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of prior industry experience in construction, permitting and engineering.
• Prior industry experience in managing infrastructure service providers (vendors).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - cross functional teams.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to articulate via written and through oral communication.
• Process improvement and customer-centric mindset.
• Ability to motivate others and work under pressure.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Excel, Word, Power point, SiteTracker, BOSS, IQGEO/NDS.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Business or Engineering.
• Telecom/Cable/Internet Service Provider industry experience.
• PMP Project Management Certification.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off programs promoting overall wellness.