Project Manager (Design & Technology Development Track)

Synergy Fiber; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Fiber invites ambitious graduates and professionals to join a hands-on Project Manager Development Track spanning construction, telecommunications, technology, and network design.

You'll work with seasoned PMs, engineers, and operations leaders on cutting-edge infrastructure projects across multifamily, commercial, and hospitality environments, gaining real-world experience and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Interest in construction, telecommunications, and technology project delivery.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a hands-on leadership path.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and closeout of telecommunications and technology projects.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Track schedules, budgets, risks, and project milestones.
• Participate in customer meetings and project reviews.
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Construction Management

Telecommunications

Structured Cabling

Wi-Fi Design

Automation & AI

Customer Management

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Information Technology

Related technical field

Tools

Construction drawings interpretation

Dashboards & reporting tools

CAD/Design tools

Job description

Project Manager Design, Technology & Future Leadership Development Track

Build the future of connected buildings. Develop the skills to lead it.

Synergy Fiber is seeking ambitious, driven individuals who want more than just a project management job. This role is part of a unique development track designed to build future leaders in construction, telecommunications, technology, and network design.

Whether you're a recent graduate, field technician, foreman, estimator, or low-voltage professional ready to take the next step, this position offers a hands-on path into project management, technical design, automation, AI, and leadership.

You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Operations leaders while gaining real-world experience delivering cutting-edge technology infrastructure projects across multifamily, commercial, and hospitality environments.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This isn't a typical entry-level Project Manager role.

• Project Management & Leadership
• Construction & Field Operations
• Telecommunications & Structured Cabling
• Network Infrastructure & Wi-Fi Design
• Smart Building Technologies
• Access Control & Surveillance Systems
• Design & Engineering Processes
• Technology Automation & AI Applications
• Customer & Stakeholder Management
• BICSI Certification & RCDD Career Development

You'll learn how technology systems are designed, sold, managed, installed, and supported while helping shape the future of project delivery through innovation and automation.

What You'll Do

Manage Real-World Projects

• Support planning, execution, and closeout of telecommunications and technology projects.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Track schedules, budgets, risks, and project milestones.
• Participate in customer meetings and project reviews.
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to Synergy Fiber quality standards.

Gain Hands-On Field Experience

• Attend jobsite meetings, site surveys, and project walkthroughs.
• Work directly with field technicians, foremen, and construction teams.
• Learn construction sequencing, installation methods, and project workflows.
• Develop a practical understanding of how projects move from design to completion.

Build Technical & Design Expertise

• Learn to interpret construction drawings, floor plans, risers, and specifications.
• Support estimating, design reviews, and solution development.
• Gain knowledge of structured cabling, Wi-Fi, networking, surveillance, access control, telecommunications, and smart building technologies.
• Develop the foundation for future BICSI and RCDD certification.

Drive Technology & Innovation

• Help implement AI-powered project management tools.
• Assist in creating dashboards, reporting tools, and workflow automation solutions.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives across the business.
• Help modernize how projects are managed, tracked, and delivered.

Who We're Looking For

This role is ideal for:

• Recent college graduates
• Field technicians ready to move into project management
• Foremen seeking leadership opportunities
• Low-voltage and telecommunications professionals
• Construction management or engineering graduates
• Future network designers and RCDD candidates
• Technology enthusiasts interested in automation and AI

Most importantly, we're looking for people who are curious, motivated, coachable, and eager to learn.

What You'll Need

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree in:

• Construction Management
• Engineering
• Telecommunications
• Information Technology
• Network Engineering
• Computer Science
• Project Management
• Business Administration
• Related technical field

Equivalent industry experience will be considered in place of a degree.

Helpful Experience (Not Required)

• Structured cabling
• Low-voltage construction
• Telecommunications
• Wi-Fi or network deployments
• Construction project coordination
• Estimating
• Field technician work
• Engineering or construction internships
• Customer-facing roles

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

What Makes Someone Successful

• Strong organization and communication skills
• A desire to learn and grow
• Problem-solving mindset
• Technical curiosity
• Customer-focused attitude
• Ability to work both in the office and in the field
• Interest in technology, automation, and innovation

Career Growth Opportunities

This role is designed as a launchpad for long-term career development.

Potential future paths include:

• Senior Project Manager
• Telecommunications Designer
• RCDD Certified Designer
• Design Services Manager
• Director of Network Design
• Operations Leadership
• Engineering Leadership
• Technology & Automation Leadership

Join Synergy Fiber

If you're looking for a career that combines construction, technology, project management, design, automation, and leadership, this is an opportunity to build valuable skills while helping create the connected buildings of tomorrow.

• Learn. Build. Lead. Grow.