Senior Project Manager, Outside Plant

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Positions open: 1
This job posting is valid from May, 2026 through July, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

At Vero, we don’t hire task-trackers; we hire Project Managers who act as the CEOs of their projects. In this role, you own the outcome. From managing capital forecasts to holding vendors accountable, you will make high-impact decisions that directly influence your portfolio of projects and the broader business. While this role is remote, our infrastructure projects exist in the physical world, requiring hands-on experience and a deep understanding of how to successfully manage tangible, large-scale builds.

The Project Manager role is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of large-scale fiber optic construction projects across multiple markets. The position will be responsible for project timelines, budgets, permitting, vendor coordination, and customer communications to ensure successful fiber deployments that meet operational and financial targets. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in OSP fiber construction, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects independently in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.


What does it mean to be a Senior Project Manager at Vero?

• You proactively manage your projects
• You show mastery of all details related to your assigned projects
• Your level of communication with customers and executives is of the highest caliber
• You're able to add value to the organization outside of day-to-day project management by suggesting process improvements

• Drive identification of candidate OSP engineering/construction firms, managing bid/vendor selection process and contract negotiation
• Own all aspects of the tactical project management, including managing project schedules, running regular project calls and performing support project functions (such as securing bonds, internal signatures for permits, etc.)
• Architect build cost estimates for sales team
• Managing service delivery functions, including providing regular customer updates (written and/or oral), coordinating site access, and close out package preparation
• Performing site walks with customers and vendors
• Owning the relationship with local/state/federal permitting agencies to secure timely permit approvals
• Providing direction and coordination of project environmental requirements, tasks, and activities
• Managing environmental engineering vendors and related subcontractors as they secure related permitting 
• Documenting splicing requirements and maintaining fiber engineering documentation
• Specifying and procuring optics components for contractor installation
• Maintaining up-to-date network maps in Vero’s proprietary geospatial project management platform, including in-flight design changes and final as-built routes
• Providing accurate network maps to state 811 agencies and Vero Networks NOC
• Managing network maintenance and relocation projects (including emergency maintenance)

• 7+ years of experience in project management, fiber network engineering, or telecom infrastructure deployment
• Proven ability to develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and scopes of work
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent vendor management and communication skills, with experience running RFPs, selecting contractors, and negotiating terms
• Demonstrated experience with OSP fiber project management, including permitting, construction oversight, and service delivery coordination
• Proficiency in Microsoft O