Field Project Manager

Utilities One; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Plan

Paid time off

Great work environment

Career advancement

Tools and equipment provided

Company vehicle & fuel card

Job summary

Utilities One in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Field Project Manager to support day-to-day field operations on aerial and underground fiber optic construction projects. This full-time role reports to the Construction Manager, with a focus on delivering cost-effective, compliant designs and coordinating with municipal authorities.

You will verify facilities locations, manage budgets, coordinate with utilities and subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality standards while meeting project

Qualifications

• A valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
• Strong knowledge of aerial and underground design and construction requirements.
• Ability to lift around 50 pounds, safely climb ladders, and work in extreme weather.
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for fiber construction.
• Ability to travel to different job sites within the assigned market.

Responsibilities

• Verify that all existing underground and aerial facilities are correctly located per customer's requirements, city records, and field conditions.
• Perform field evaluation of proposed projects and ensure alternative routing delivers the most cost-effective design for construction.
• Ensure designs are in accordance with the customer's specifications and guidelines, and within the allocated budget.
• Proficiently coordinate with State and/or local municipalities as well as with other utilities or departments.
• Coordinate all customer implementation activities including site walk-throughs, hub and/or node placements, and subcontract labor.
• Ensure the produced work meets or exceeds quality standards.

Skills

Driver's License

Aerial & underground design

Maps & drawings literacy

Travel to job sites

Job description

Field Project Manager

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States - Blacksburg, VA

Reporting To: Construction Manager

Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 / year

Description

At Utilities One, we are driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building the future of critical infrastructure. As a trusted turnkey solutions provider across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors, we deliver high-quality services that connect and empower communities. In addition to our core operations, we offer specialized consulting services that help our clients design, optimize, and execute complex infrastructure projects with confidence and precision. We believe our greatest strength is our people — a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and integrity to everything they do. Join us and become part of a growing organization where your contributions make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a qualified, local OSP Construction Coordinator.

For this role, we need qualified individuals to provide field support and oversee day-to-day operations on aerial and underground fiber optic construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify that all existing underground and aerial facilities are correctly located per customer's requirements, city records, and field conditions;
• Perform field evaluation of proposed projects and ensure alternative routing delivers the most cost-effective design for construction;
• Ensure designs are in accordance with the customer's specifications and guidelines, and within the allocated budget;
• Proficiently coordinate with State and/or local municipalities as well as with other utilities or departments;
• Coordinate all customer implementation activities including site walk-throughs, hub and/or node placements, and subcontract labor;
• Ensure the produced work meets or exceeds quality standards.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A valid, unrestricted Driver's License;
• Strong knowledge of aerial and underground design and construction requirements as they relate to the customer and any governmental guidelines;
• Ability to lift around 50 pounds, safely climb ladders, and work in extreme weather;
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for fiber construction;
• Ability to travel to different job sites within the assigned market.

Benefits

• Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision);
• Whole Life Insurance;
• 401k Plan;
• PTO/Paid Holidays;
• Great Work Environment;
• Career Advancement Opportunities;All necessary tools, equipment, supplies provided;
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card provided.