Fiber Optics & Cable Construction Project Lead

Kanaan Communications, LLC; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Kanaan Communications, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a background in cable construction and fiber optics to lead multiple telecommunications projects in the Pittsburgh area.

You will supervise teams across assigned areas, manage schedules, coordinate with vendors and customers, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and leadership are essential to keep projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or managerial experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunications cable construction, fiber optics, and outside plant construction.
• Experience with fiber mapping, design, and implementation.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and coordination.
• Professional communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and crew safety practices.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record review.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) preferred.
• Willingness to support and fill in for supervisory roles as needed.
• Ability to read, interpret, input, and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and provide leadership to employees across assigned areas, departments, or projects.
• Review tasks and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Develop and maintain processes to support efficient task and project completion.
• Communicate effectively with employees, contractors, vendors, and customers to support project goals.
• Interview, hire, train, and retain team members to support growth and development.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completionOperate effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure work is completed as required.
• Organize and align teams to work efficiently and collaboratively.
• Participate in and manage on-call schedules, including after-hours support and semi-annual scheduling.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

Word

Job description

Kanaan Communications, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a background in cable construction and fiber optics to lead multiple telecommunications projects in the Pittsburgh area.

You will supervise teams across assigned areas, manage schedules, coordinate with vendors and customers, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Strong communication and leadership are essential to keep projects on time and within scope.