Hybrid Network Implementation Lead

AT&T; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Forged Fiber is seeking a Network Implementation Program Manager to lead construction projects from engineering handoff through turn-up and close-out. You will coordinate field crews, vendors, and cross-functional teams to drive schedules, cost control, and safety.

This senior role emphasizes vendor relationships, risk management, and continuous improvement across markets. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of telecom or infrastructure construction leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience managing telecom, fiber, or infrastructure construction projects
• Proven experience coordinating construction vendors and field crews at scale
• Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills with the ability to influence across teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities
• Experience with project management tools and construction software systems

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned network construction projects from readiness through technical completion
• Drive schedules, track milestones, and manage critical path activities with accountability
• Resolve field execution issues that impact schedule, cost, or quality with strategic solutions
• Lead and mentor junior project managers and construction coordinators
• Coordinate daily activities with construction and splicing vendors
• Track production progress and scope completion against KPIs
• Support adherence to safety and quality standards across all field operations
• Escalate vendor performance or quality issues with recommended corrective actions
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to optimize performance
• Partner with Engineering, Permitting, Supply Chain, Splicing, Finance, and Operations teams
• Ensure smooth handoffs between project phases and aligned execution across stakeholders
• Facilitate communication and resolve interdepartmental conflicts efficiently
• Maintain project schedules and risk logs with proactive mitigation strategies
• Track project costs, forecasts, and accruals with precision
• Support invoice review and financial close-out processes
• Identify risks early and ... recommended mitigation actions
• Analyze project performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Maintain accurate project data and documentation in required systems
• Provide clear, timely updates on construction progress, risks, and completion status to leadership
• Ensure audit-ready documentation for project close-out
• Prepare executive summaries and performance dashboards for stakeholder review

Skills

Project management

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling & cost control

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/PM

Tools

Project management software

Construction software systems

Job description

Forged Fiber is seeking a Network Implementation Program Manager to lead construction projects from engineering handoff through turn-up and close-out. You will coordinate field crews, vendors, and cross-functional teams to drive schedules, cost control, and safety.

This senior role emphasizes vendor relationships, risk management, and continuous improvement across markets. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of telecom or infrastructure construction leadership.