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We leverage the latest technologies and up-to-date construction practices to design and build high-performance networks that deliver fast, reliable connectivity for businesses, schools, and healthcare.\nAt GRC, we believe that great infrastructure is built on two foundational commitments:\nSafety First: This is our #1 priority and a mutual commitment. We protect our team members, the public, and our customers' assets by prioritizing safety over production and ensuring every project is executed without shortcuts so everyone goes home safe.\nQuality & Excellence: We commit to excellence in every detail. By investing in our people, best-in-industry equipment, and processes, we deliver reliable, lasting work and exceptional, professional service for our customers.\nWe are looking for people who take pride in their trade and want to help us lay the foundation for a safer, more connected future.\nThe Opportunity\nGlass Roots Construction (GRC) is seeking a high-performing Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead our underground utility projects from inception to completion. As GRC continues to scale, this role serves as a pivotal bridge between our strategic goals and field execution. You won’t just be managing tasks; you will be the primary driver of project profitability, client relationships, and operational excellence.\nThis is a leadership position designed for a proactive problem-solver who can navigate the complexities of civil construction while mentoring our field teams and ensuring GRC remains the gold standard for safety and efficiency.\nResponsibilities\nThe Project Manager is responsible for understanding the project deliverables and creating timelines for different individuals and groups involved in the project to make sure the project remains on track. You must be familiar with the goals of the project and the responsibilities of all involved parties.\nOSP Engineering Execution & Technical Leadership\nLead and execute complex OSP engineering work across active GRC projects, including route engineering, make-ready analysis, load calculations (OCALC/PLA), aerial and underground design, splicing architecture, and construction package development.\nServe as the senior technical resource for the OSP engineering team, providing expert-level guidance on design decisions, construction standards, carrier specifications, and field-to-design challenges across all active markets.\nOwn the technical quality of all OSP engineering outputs, establishing review standards and serving as the escalation point for design conflicts, RFIs, and constructability issues that require senior engineering judgment.\nDrive consistency across OSP engineering deliverables by maintaining and evolving GRC’s engineering standards, templates, and documentation practices as the business scales into new geographies and program types.\nClient & Carrier Engagement\nRepresent GRC as a senior technical resource in client and carrier-facing interactions, including design reviews, technical scoping sessions, and program kick-offs-bringing credibility, clarity, and responsiveness to every engagement.\nTranslate carrier network requirements and client specifications into actionable OSP engineering direction for the team, ensuring design outputs meet client standards without requiring repeated revision cycles.\nManage technical RFIs, design clarifications, and engineering-related client communications with accuracy and professionalism, resolving issues at the engineering level before they escalate to the VP.\nIdentify opportunities to strengthen client relationships through technical excellence, proactive communication, and consistent delivery-contributing to GRC’s reputation as a trusted engineering partner.\nTeam Oversight & Engineering Operations\nProvide day-to-day technical direction to the Engineering PM, Design Manager, and Permit Coordinator, ensuring each role has clear priorities, the information they need, and appropriate technical guidance to execute effectively.\nPartner with the Senior Design Manager to ensure design outputs are aligned with OSP engineering standards and construction requirements, maintaining a tight feedback loop between engineering and design functions.\nCollaborate with the VP, Engineering & Network on resource planning, workload distribution, and engineering capacity across active and incoming projects, flagging constraints before they impact delivery.\nSupport the VP in developing engineering cost estimates, bid inputs, and technical scope documentation for new project opportunities, contributing hands-on expertise to GRC’s business development efforts.\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation & Background\nBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field; equivalent experience in lieu of degree considered.\n7+ years of hands-on OSP engineering experience in fiber optic infrastructure, with demonstrated depth in aerial, direct buried, and conduit plant across multiple geographies and carrier programs.\nProven experience serving as a senior technical resource on FTTx programs, including working directly with tier-1 or tier-2 carriers on engineering deliverables and design reviews.\nTrack record of managing or mentoring engineering staff and coordinating delivery across cross-functional teams in a construction or utility environment.\nTechnical Skills\nExpert-level proficiency in OSP engineering tools including OCALC load calculation software, CAD platforms (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or equivalent), and GIS tools (QGIS or equivalent).\nDeep command of OSP engineering and construction standards including NESC, NEC, carrier-specific specifications, make-ready processes, and joint-use attachment requirements.\nAbility to produce, review, and take technical ownership of the full range of OSP engineering deliverables-construction drawings, make-ready packages, splice matrices, BOM documentation, permit drawing sets, and as-builts.\nStrong proficiency in reporting and project tracking tools (Excel, Google Suite, or equivalent) for managing engineering delivery data, milestone tracking, and cross-functional status reporting.\nCore Competencies & Soft Skills\nCommunication: Operates with equal effectiveness in technical engineering conversations and client-facing interactions; communicates complex OSP engineering concepts with precision to internal teams and with clarity and confidence to carrier clients and external stakeholders.\nCritical Thinking: Brings structured, experienced judgment to engineering challenges-evaluating design options, construction constraints, and client requirements simultaneously and arriving at solutions that are technically sound, practically buildable, and commercially defensible.\nFollow-Through: Holds themselves and their team to high delivery standards across multiple concurrent projects and markets; tracks open technical items, client commitments, and team deliverables with discipline.\nClient Service Mindset: Approaches every client interaction as a reflection of GRC’s engineering credibility; anticipates client concerns, responds to technical questions thoroughly and promptly, and takes ownership of engineering issues.\nPreferred Qualifications\nField Leadership: Strong background in field management and deep understanding of utility construction processes and terminology.\nSystem Familiarity: Hands-on experience with project management platforms (e.g., Zoho, Smartsheet, Procore) and advanced Google Suite functionality.\nProcess Orientation: Exceptional data entry, analytical, and organizational skills, with a focus on documentation and continuous workflow improvement\nAdditional Information\nSalary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 Salary, based on experience + 10% Bonus\nSchedule: Day Shift: Monday - Friday\nTravel Requirements: 25%\nRole Openings: 1\nTarget Start Date: 2-3 weeks from offer\nExempt: This position is Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime pay.\nInterview Process\nRecruiter Screen\nPanel Interview\nFinal Interview\nConditional offer upon successful completion of background check, occupational health screening, and drug test.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nGlass Roots Construction (GRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.\nAI Transparency & Opt-Out Notice\nGlass Roots Construction uses automated decision tools and AI to help screen and evaluate candidates based strictly on job-related qualifications, experience, and skills. We perform annual independent audits to ensure non-discrimination.\nYou have the right to request an accommodation, opt out of automated screening, or request a human-only review/appeal of any decision. To exercise these rights, email us at .\nIn compliance with state and local laws, application records and assessment logs are securely retained for a minimum of 4 years.\nReasonable Accommodation\nGlass Roots Construction (GRC) provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of this job, please contact us at .\nWe love building our team directly! At this time, we are only considering direct applications from candidates. 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