Project Manager-Metro E

Fiber Network Services, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiber Network Services, Inc. in Roanoke, VA seeks a Project Manager to lead and manage projects across Portfolio Strategy, Real Estate, Design, Construction Management, and Facilities Management.

You will collaborate with external partners and internal teams to ensure timely, within-budget delivery. The role requires a strong background in project management, real estate development, and construction, with a focus on risk control, stakeholder alignment, and rapid decision-making in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in project management within real estate, construction, facilities management, or a related industry.
• Proven experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, from strategy to execution.
• Strong background in financial planning, including budgeting, cost control, and capital expenditure oversight.

Responsibilities

• Integrate project management across the full lifecycle of Portfolio Strategy, Real Estate, Design, Construction Management, and Facilities Management.
• Collaborate with developers, landlords, contractors, engineers, architects, and other external consultants, as well as internal teams such as Finance, Supply Chain, Design, and executive leadership.
• Use project management tools and a playbook methodology to ensure consistent processes across all projects.
• Define project scope in partnership with internal and external partners.
• Oversee operating and capital budgets for projects, including approval of spending levels and plans.
• Plan and manage all project phases to meet deadlines.
• Supervise project participants, ensuring quality, timeliness, and offering guidance, value engineering, and creative solutions when needed.
• Review project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Provide transparent and regular updates to internal customers on project scope, schedule, budget, and risks, offering creative mitigation strategies.
• Deliver projects with urgency and meet high expectations for speed to market.
• Establish and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and track performance metrics.
• Evaluate contractor performance based on innovation, quality of work, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Implement best practices to enhance customer satisfaction and project performance
• Foster a positive culture of engagement across Real Estate and Facilities teams, as well as with all internal and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Job description

Fiber Network Services is a premier communications contractor, providing comprehensive fiber optic cable network solutions to major clients such as Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Crown Castle, and more. We proudly serve five states and Washington D.C., ensuring reliable and high-speed internet connectivity through Fiber Optic and Coaxial systems.

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Project Manager to work out of our corporate office in Roanoke, VA to lead and manage projects across the full lifecycle of Portfolio Strategy, Real Estate, Design, Construction Management, and Facilities Management. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong background in project management, real estate development, and construction, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Job Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Integrate project management across the full lifecycle of Portfolio Strategy, Real Estate, Design, Construction Management, and Facilities Management.
• Collaborate with developers, landlords, contractors, engineers, architects, and other external consultants, as well as internal teams such as Finance, Supply Chain, Design, and executive leadership.
• Use project management tools and a playbook methodology to ensure consistent processes across all projects.
• Define project scope in partnership with internal and external partners.
• Oversee operating and capital budgets for projects, including approval of spending levels and plans.
• Plan and manage all project phases to meet deadlines.
• Supervise project participants, ensuring quality, timeliness, and offering guidance, value engineering, and creative solutions when needed.
• Review project documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Provide transparent and regular updates to internal customers on project scope, schedule, budget, and risks, offering creative mitigation strategies.
• Deliver projects with urgency and meet high expectations for speed to market.
• Establish and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and track performance metrics.
• Evaluate contractor performance based on innovation, quality of work, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Implement best practices to enhance customer satisfaction and project performance
• Foster a positive culture of engagement across Real Estate and Facilities teams, as well as with all internal and external partners.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management within real estate, construction, facilities management, or a related industry.
• Proven experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, from strategy to execution.
• Strong background in financial planning, including budgeting, cost control, and capital expenditure oversight.
• Experience implementing project management tools and standardized methodologies.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Strong understanding of real estate development, design, and construction processes.
• Ability to review and interpret project documentation, contracts, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and performance tracking metrics.
• Strong ability to integrate project management across various disciplines, including real estate, design, construction, and facilities management.
• Excellent ability to define project scope and manage stakeholders, ensuring alignment on objectives and deliverables.
• Skilled in supervising project participants, ensuring quality, timeliness, and problem-solving.
• Expertise in risk management, mitigation strategies, and providing transparent updates on project status.
• Ability to deliver high-speed projects with a sense of urgency and market competitiveness.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills across internal and external partners.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to implement creative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to foster a positive and engaging culture within teams and among project stakeholders.
• A supportive and energetic work environment.