Remote Fiber Networks Project Lead

JobDiva, Inc.; Akron (OH); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. is seeking a Fiber Networks Specialist to coordinate fiber projects and support electric transmission network operations from Akron, OH. The role involves managing installations, maintenance, and relocations, while coordinating contractors and ensuring safety and compliance.

The position emphasizes field site visits, documentation, and adherence to Change Management processes, with occasional travel and remote work within the service footprint.

Qualifications

• 2 years of direct outside fiber project management experience.
• Experience in electric transmission/distribution, fiber engineering/design, fiber installation/maintenance, or cable service environments.
• Experience working with and knowledge of ADSS and OPGW fiber cable.
• Knowledge of underground fiber construction, distribution power space, and transmission-line fiber installations.
• Demonstrated fiber project management and construction drawing/document experience.
• Knowledge of right-of-way, permitting, underground locating, OSHA, and NESC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support fiber optic network projects, including new installations, maintenance, and relocations.
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors to establish project requirements, costs, schedules, and deliverables.
• Design scalable, reliable, and cost-effective fiber solutions.
• Champion safe work practices in accordance with corporate, OSHA, NESC, and industry standards.
• Conduct field site visits as needed and maintain accurate project, construction, and network documentation.
• Coordinate fiber optic activities through established Change Management processes.
• Develop business cases for new projects and follow established IT Operations and network processes.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.

Skills

Fiber PM

Contractor coordination

Field visits

OSHA/NESC knowledge

ADSS/OPGW knowledge

AutoCAD

Visio

FileNet

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

FileNet

Fiber mapping tools

Job description

JobDiva, Inc. is seeking a Fiber Networks Specialist to coordinate fiber projects and support electric transmission network operations from Akron, OH. The role involves managing installations, maintenance, and relocations, while coordinating contractors and ensuring safety and compliance.

The position emphasizes field site visits, documentation, and adherence to Change Management processes, with occasional travel and remote work within the service footprint.