Vero Networks · 4 hours ago
Fiber Engineering Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expVero Networks is dedicated to providing high-quality fiber optic-based broadband services to underserved communities. The Fiber Engineering Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the execution and coordination of the fiber engineering lifecycle for Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network deployments, ensuring timely completion of engineering deliverables and effective communication among various teams.
Information TechnologyInternetTelecommunicationsWireless
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own and manage engineering schedules across multiple FTTH projects and markets
Develop, maintain, and track engineering milestones including field surveys, HLD/LLD delivery, pole attachments and make-ready readiness, permitting, and construction-ready handoff
Ensure engineering timelines align with construction start dates and release schedules
Identify schedule risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks and proactively implement mitigation plans
Coordinate with engineering teams and permitting specialists to ensure timely and complete permit submissions
Track permit status across municipal, DOT, railroad, utility, and environmental jurisdictions
Manage permit review cycles, comments, resubmittals, and approvals through closure
Oversee vendor questions related to permitting requirements, jurisdiction-specific documentation, bonds, and insurance certificates
Escalate permitting delays or risks that may impact construction readiness
Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for Construction, Permitting, and Deployment teams
Coordinate deliverables across internal engineering resources, external engineering firms, and field survey providers
Facilitate regular cross-functional status meetings to align schedules, priorities, risks, and readiness
Manage scope, schedules, and performance of external engineering and survey vendors, enforcing contractual timelines and expectations
Escalate quality, completeness, or schedule issues to Fiber Engineering leadership as needed
Maintain accurate project tracking dashboards, logs, and status reports for engineering and permitting progress
Provide regular updates to the Fiber Engineering Manager on engineering status, permit timelines, risks, and construction readiness
Support forecasting of engineering completion and permit approval timelines
Help define, standardize, and improve engineering workflows, milestones, and handoff criteria
Identify systemic issues impacting throughput or schedule and recommend process improvements to support scale across multiple markets
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in FTTH, OSP engineering, telecom deployment, or infrastructure project management
Demonstrated experience managing schedules, milestones, and interdependencies in a multi-discipline environment
Working knowledge of FTTH engineering workflows, permitting processes, and construction sequencing
Familiarity with aerial and underground fiber deployment, including pole attachments and make-ready
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proven ability to coordinate across engineering, permitting, construction, and external vendors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience supporting or managing OSP engineering teams or external vendors
Familiarity with GIS, CAD, or pole loading workflows (conceptual understanding; not hands-on design)
Experience tracking permitting across DOT, railroad, and municipal jurisdictions
Prior experience in a program or portfolio management role within telecom or utilities
Experience using project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Monday, Asana, Jira, or similar platforms
Company
Vero Networks
Vero Networks provides fiber optic services, focusing on building and operating fiber networks for internet and data connectivity.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$447M2025-02-13Debt Financing· $240M
2024-09-16Series Unknown· $80M
2023-10-26Debt Financing· $115M
Leadership Team
Matt Erickson
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-03
Mergers & Acquisitions
2025-07-15
2025-03-17
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