Joint Trench Program Manager

Role Overview :

The Joint Trench Program Manager oversees the end-to-end development and execution of Joint Trench Fiber Expansion initiative. This field-based role is responsible for proactively identifying and advancing greenfield (new previously undeveloped) residential and MDU developments by building strong relationships with developers city officials contractors and utility stakeholders. By surfacing opportunities early prior to vertical construction the Program Manager ensures secures joint trenching participation accelerates deployment and maximizes customer growth.

Key Responsibilities :

Build and maintain strong relationships with developers general contractors and municipal planning departments to identify upcoming subdivisions and mixed-use projects.

Scout and qualify greenfield developments using local intelligence permitting activity and direct outreach.

Engage proactively with builders and contractors to secure joint trench participation including conduit delivery and construction alignment.

Represent at preconstruction meetings site visits and planning sessions advocating for joint trenching and early sales engagement.

Serve as the primary liaison between external stakeholders (developers cities utilities) and internal teams (Engineering Sales MDU BAU).

Maintain a centralized tracker of development opportunities site plans timelines and key stakeholder contacts.

Support permit acquisition workprint reviews and coordination with engineering teams.

Participate in weekly triage and status meetings to align engineering permitting construction and sales.

Monitor development trends to inform long-term fiber strategy and investment decisions.

Qualifications

3 years of experience in land development telecom utilities construction coordination or municipal planning.

Strong understanding of fiber deployment greenfield subdivision development cycles and joint trenching practices.

Direct experience engaging with residential developers and builders to coordinate joint trench opportunities.

Proven ability to work independently in the field manage multiple projects and thrive in a highly autonomous environment.

Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Teams Outlook and SharePoint.

Willingness to travel frequently across Texas.

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1