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ActioNet

Project Manager

Norfolk, VA

$120K - $150K/yr

Masters project-level tracking and ruthlessly manages long-lead infrastructure risks (permits, hardware, fiber pathways). * Oversee stabilization and sustainment of outside plant (OSP) and premise ...

Fiber Communications LLC

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Experienced Fiber Optic Splicer

Northern Virginia, VA · On-site

$40K - $100K/yr

Communicate clearly with project managers and supervisors, work outdoors in varied weather ... Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing. · FOA CFOS/T: Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in ...

ActioNet, Inc.

Project Manager

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Masters project-level tracking and ruthlessly manages long-lead infrastructure risks (permits, hardware, fiber pathways). * Oversee stabilization and sustainment of outside plant (OSP) and premise ...

ActioNet

Project Manager

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Masters project-level tracking and ruthlessly manages long-lead infrastructure risks (permits, hardware, fiber pathways). * Oversee stabilization and sustainment of outside plant (OSP) and premise ...

XS Telecom

Project Manager - BAS Systems

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

This role is responsible for managing large-scale fiber and copper installations within live and new data center environments, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

XS Telecom

Project Manager - BAS Systems

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Lead multiple large-scale copper and fiber infrastructure projects from pre-construction through closeout. * Define project scope, budgets, schedules, and resource plans. * Manage project ...

TEKsystems

Fiber Splicer

Reston, VA · On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Coordinate with the Foreman, Project Supervisor, project management, customers, and other field ... Skills Fiber optic testing, Fiber optic splicing Top Skills Details Fiber optic testing,Fiber optic ...

TEKsystems

Fiber Splicer

Reston, VA

$25 - $35/hr

Coordinate with the Foreman, Project Supervisor, project management, customers, and other field ... Skills Fiber optic testing, Fiber optic splicing Top Skills Details Fiber optic testing,Fiber optic ...

Luck Grove Telecom Inc

Travel Fiber Splicer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The Fiber Splicer works closely with project managers, construction crews, and quality teams to maintain reliable, high-performance fiber networks. Key Metrics: * Splice loss levels meeting or ...

Luck Grove Telecom Inc

Travel Fiber Splicer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The Fiber Splicer works closely with project managers, construction crews, and quality teams to maintain reliable, high-performance fiber networks. Key Metrics: * Splice loss levels meeting or ...

Custom Computer Cable Inc

Senior Project Manager

Dulles, VA · On-site

$85K - $125K/yr

Oversee structured cabling deployments involving copper, fiber optic, MPO/MTP systems, fusion ... Mentor Project Managers and support the development of future operational leaders. * Build longterm ...

TEKsystems

Fiber Splicer

Ashburn, VA

$25 - $35/hr

Fiber trays * Cabinets * Data center and outside plant infrastructure * Conduct Tier 1 ... Coordinate with Foremen, Project Supervisors, Project Managers, customers, and field crews to ...

TEKsystems

Fiber Splicer

Manassas, VA

$25 - $35/hr

Fiber trays * Cabinets * Data center and outside plant infrastructure * Conduct Tier 1 ... Coordinate with Foremen, Project Supervisors, Project Managers, customers, and field crews to ...

TEKsystems

Fiber Splicer

Ashburn, VA

$25 - $35/hr

Fiber trays * Cabinets * Data center and outside plant infrastructure * Conduct Tier 1 ... Coordinate with Foremen, Project Supervisors, Project Managers, customers, and field crews to ...

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What does a project manager fiber do?

A Project Manager Fiber oversees the planning, execution, and completion of fiber optic network projects. They coordinate with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. Their responsibilities include managing resources, scheduling, risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. They also handle communication between different teams and report on project progress to senior management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project manager fiber?

To thrive as a Project Manager Fiber, you need strong project management skills, a background in telecommunications or civil engineering, and experience with fiber optic network deployments. Familiarity with project management software (like MS Project or Primavera), GIS tools, and relevant certifications such as PMP are typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help manage diverse teams and stakeholders effectively. These skills are critical for delivering fiber projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards in a complex and evolving industry.

What are some common challenges project managers in fiber optic projects face, and how can they effectively address them?

Project Managers in fiber optic projects often encounter challenges such as coordinating multiple contractors, managing tight installation timelines, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Effective communication and detailed scheduling are essential to keep all stakeholders aligned and to mitigate delays. Leveraging project management software and conducting regular site visits can help identify and resolve issues early, ensuring projects stay on track and within budget.

What is the difference between Project Manager Fiber vs Network Engineer?

AspectProject Manager FiberNetwork Engineer
CredentialsProject management certifications (PMP), technical fiber knowledgeNetworking certifications (CCNA, CCNP), technical fiber knowledge
Work EnvironmentProject planning, coordination, client communicationNetwork design, troubleshooting, system implementation
Industry UsageConstruction, telecommunications, utility companiesTelecommunications, IT, data centers

While both roles require technical fiber knowledge, Project Manager Fiber focuses on overseeing fiber installation projects, coordinating teams, and managing timelines. Network Engineers primarily design, implement, and troubleshoot network systems. The roles often collaborate but differ in scope: project managers handle planning and client communication, whereas network engineers focus on technical network operations.

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Project Manager

Norfolk, VA

ActioNet
IT Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

ActioNet has an immediate opening for a high-performing  Project Manager with 7+ years of experience leading IT, procurement, logistics, and network infrastructure projects—wireless network experience is preferred. The Project Manager will lead senior-level execution and scaling of a Telecommunications Utility and Grid initiative supporting U.S. Navy installation telecommunications infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have a broad understanding of telecommunications infrastructure with executive presence and organization and is a highly organized business-to-technology translator.

This role integrates outside plant (OSP) and premise cabling telecommunications infrastructure modernization, governance alignment (Roles & Responsibilities framework), sustainment operations, facility power integration, and deployment of a Government-controlled Operational Digital Twin (ODT). The Project Manager ensures alignment across Navy leadership, installation stakeholders, and industry partners.

This is a critical infrastructure leadership role — not a traditional IT program management position.

Location: Norfolk, VA

Salary Range: $120k to $150k

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Sustainment & Operations Oversight
  • Systemic Organization: Masters project-level tracking and ruthlessly manages long-lead infrastructure risks (permits, hardware, fiber pathways).
  • Oversee stabilization and sustainment of outside plant (OSP) and premise cabling fiber and copper infrastructure.
  • Own service availability, MTTR, and operational readiness metrics.
  • Coordinate field execution teams, splicing crews, testing personnel, and partner performance.
  • Ensure fleet, machinery, and workforce readiness for OSP activities (trenching, duct banks, manholes, poles, vaults).
  • Infrastructure & Resilience Integration
  • Integrate telecommunications with facility systems (power, grounding, HVAC, generators).
  • Drive resilience strategy including backup communications nodes and power continuity.
  • Address environmental risks impacting OSP (corrosion, water intrusion, coastal exposure).
  • Digital Control Layer Deployment
  • Oversee deployment of a Telecommunications Grid Operational Digital Twin (ODT).
  • Ensure vendor-agnostic integration across OEM platforms.
  • Align ODT with enterprise systems (GIS, MAXIMO, Help Desk, TMS).
  • Maintain authoritative digital representation of OSP/premise cabling infrastructure assets.
  • Partner & Stakeholder Integration
  • Lead coordination with teaming partners and subcontractors.
  • Ensure compliance with acquisition regulations and conflict-of-interest requirements.
  • Elite Room Reading: Possesses ability to sense unstated stakeholder anxieties, navigate organizational politics, and adjust tactics on the fly.

Required Qualifications: 

  • 7+ years managing complex DoD or Federal programs.
  • Demonstrated experience managing OSP and premise cabling telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Experience supporting U.S. Navy or large installation environments preferred.
  • Highly articulate. Can dive into technical milestones with engineering teams, then immediately pivot to CAPEX/OPEX discussions for the C-suite, changing tone and delivery mid-brief based on audience engagement.
  • Strong understanding of fiber optic networks, structured cabling, duct banks, manholes, vaults, and copper transition strategies.
  • Experience leading sustainment-focused infrastructure programs.
  • Familiarity with governance and RACI-based accountability models.
  • Experience integrating cybersecurity and RMF requirements.
  • Active Secret clearance required; TS eligibility preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • BICSI certification (RCDD, OSP, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
  • Experience with BICSI standards and structured cabling best practices.
  • Background in installation real property and facility integration.
  • Experience with power resilience systems supporting telecom infrastructure.
  • Experience with 5G, broadband, or infrastructure modernization initiatives.
ActioNet, Inc. is a Woman-Owned IT Engineering Services Firm that values a culture of equity, respect, and opportunity for all employees. Our growing workforce is composed of over 65% veterans, bringing dedication, discipline, and mission-focus to everything we do. We believe that fostering a supportive, fair, and collaborative environment empowers our ActioNeters to deliver outstanding results for our clients.
 
Our commitment to employees has earned ActioNet recognition as a Top Workplace for 13 consecutive years (since 2014) and the Top Workplace for Commuter Award for five years in a row, reflecting our focus on employee well-being and work-life balance. ActioNet is mission-focused, client-centric, and results-driven, following both Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) best practices to deliver excellence across every engagement.
 
ActioNet continues to strengthen its leadership in cybersecurity and compliance through the achievement of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Version 2.0 Level 2 assessment by an authorized Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). This accomplishment highlights our proven ability to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), maintain rigorous cybersecurity controls, and support the evolving security requirements of federal agencies and defense customers.
Our industry-leading certifications demonstrate our dedication to quality, security, compliance, and continuous improvement:
• CMMC V2.0 Level 2 Assessed by Authorized C3PAO
• CMMI-DEV® V3.0 Level 4 (Certified since 2003)
• CMMI-SVC® V3.0 Level 4 (Certified since 2018)
• CMMI-SEC® V3.0 Level 4
• CMMI-DATA® V3.0 Level 4
• ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security & Risk Management)
• ISO 20000-1:2018 (IT Service Management)
• ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
• HDI Certified Support Center (Customer Service Excellence)
 
With strong expertise in Cloud-based Solutions, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Agile Software Engineering, ActioNet combines technical excellence with a culture rooted in fairness, integrity, innovation, and employee empowerment. If you’re looking to grow your career in a mission-driven, people-first organization where your skills make an impact every day, this is the place to build your future—come join us at ActioNet. Explore current opportunities at ActioNet Careers
 
 
Why ActioNet?
At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:
  • Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters.
  • Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.
  • Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.
ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the twelfth year in a row (2014 - 2025). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.
 
What's in It For You?
As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?
ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 
 
Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Education and Professional Training
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
  • Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection
  • Paid Holidays: 11 per year
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Disability Insurance
ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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