Fibre Optics Project Manager – Long-Haul Builds

Talent Pool Builder; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Daily living-out allowance for travel

Job summary

BAAC Construction is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead long-haul fibre optic construction across Alberta, from Calgary to rural corridors. You will own scope from design through handover, coordinating field operations, permitting, and procurement to deliver on time and on budget.

You will manage schedules, costs, and risks, supervise subcontractors, and report progress to executive leadership and clients, ensuring safety and quality at every step.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience in telecom, fibre optic networks, or utility infrastructure construction.
• Delivery of fibre projects in Alberta, in urban and rural settings, with backbone experience preferred.
• Exposure to engineering and design and leading competitive tenders for civil construction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and close out long-haul fibre construction safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Build and manage project schedules integrating design, permitting, procurement, and construction milestones.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, manage subcontractors, change orders, and invoices.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with municipalities, permitting authorities, clients, landowners, and executives.
• Promote safety and drive a culture of accountability on site.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Financial forecasting

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Permitting coordination

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Trimble Construction One

Smartsheet

Job description

BAAC Construction is seeking a motivated Project Manager to lead long-haul fibre optic construction across Alberta, from Calgary to rural corridors. You will own scope from design through handover, coordinating field operations, permitting, and procurement to deliver on time and on budget.

You will manage schedules, costs, and risks, supervise subcontractors, and report progress to executive leadership and clients, ensuring safety and quality at every step.