Manager - Pre-Construction

Manager - Pre-Construction

Greenlight Networks is an ultra-high speed, broadband service provider, offering residential and small business customers Internet speeds up to 8 Gigabits per second. Greenlight Networks was founded in 2011 and builds, owns, and operates a fiber-optic network that provides extremely high-speed internet connections. The company's high-speed internet network is currently available to more than 170,000+ homes in 27 municipalities in the Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton, Albany, and Hudson Valley areas and rapidly expanding throughout the Northeast. Our mission is to connect our communities by delivering the best internet experience and providing our customers the freedom to work, play, and live without limits!

Category : Construction

Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time

Location : Baltimore, MD

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Manager of Preconstruction to lead multiple teams responsible for managing the utility pole attachment process for fiber infrastructure projects. This role oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of pole attachment applications, coordinates with utility companies, and ensures timely execution of make-ready construction activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, a deep understanding of joint use coordination, and the ability to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions :

• Lead and mentor a team of coordinators and a team of field personnel focused on joint use applications.
• Set clear goals, monitor performance, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the preparation, submission, and tracking of pole attachment applications to utility companies.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Manage timelines and deliverables across multiple projects to ensure efficient progression through the application and make-ready phases.
• Serve as the primary point of contact, internally and externally, for utility coordination, issue resolution, and contractor management.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to plan and execute make-ready work.
• Monitor construction progress, address delays, and ensure alignment with project schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with engineering, permitting, and construction teams to align preconstruction activities with overall project goals.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Proven leadership experience managing teams and complex projects. Strong understanding of pole attachment regulations, NESC standards, and make-ready processes. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficient with MS Office tools. Experience with project management tools (Sitetracker, Vitruvi, Salesforce, other) and GIS platforms (ArcGIS, Vetro, 3-GIS, other) is preferred.

Other Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in utility coordination, telecom infrastructure, or related preconstruction roles. Prior experience managing a team in either a broadband or construction organization. Experience coordinating permits with either utilities or municipal entities.

Compensation : Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $130,000. The actual salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as : training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at www.greenlightnetworks.com / careers / .

EOE Statement : Greenlight Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind : Greenlight Networks is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Greenlight Networks are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations we operate. Greenlight Networks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Greenlight Networks encourages applicants of all ages. This position is currently accepting applications.