Data Center Fiber Project Lead — Travel & Field Ops

Insight Global; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Data Center OSP Project Manager to lead outside plant fiber construction projects within large data centers. You will guide field operations from planning through closeout, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and financial targets.

The role requires 2+ years of PM experience in fiber or low-voltage construction, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate crews, vendors, and customers. Travel to Cedar Rapids, IA area is possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current DOT medical card.
• 2+ years of project management experience in low-voltage or fiber construction environments.
• Experience supporting data center projects involving fiber optics, structured cabling, networking, DAS, security, or fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of outside plant fiber construction methods and standards.
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute work from drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Bluebeam experience for plan review/markups.
• Strong OSHA safety compliance knowledge.
• Ability to manage crews through training, oversight, and performance.
• Experience tracking project costs, reviewing budgets, and monitoring financial performance.
• Strong communication with customers, crews, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate outside plant fiber construction projects in large data center environments.
• Guide field operations from planning through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.
• Oversee documentation, cost control, scope management, and customer collaboration.
• Travel to Cedar Rapids, IA area or work locally as needed to support projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Reading drawings

OSHA safety awareness

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Data Center OSP Project Manager to lead outside plant fiber construction projects within large data centers. You will guide field operations from planning through closeout, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and financial targets.

The role requires 2+ years of PM experience in fiber or low-voltage construction, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate crews, vendors, and customers. Travel to Cedar Rapids, IA area is possible.