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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Construction Manager - NJ/MD - **Company:** ZAYO - **Location:** Jackson Township, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $68,100.0 - $104,700.0 - **Contract:** Franchise - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Data Centers, Google Earth, Routing, Network Protocols, Salesforce.Com, Computer Network Operations - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/220BC646A3B146E0BF5D8D6576EAA747/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelors Degree preferred. * Minimum of seven (7) years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience. Must be conversant/have working knowledge of structured cabling, routing, switching, and IP protocols. * Minimum of four (4) years familiarity with all types of outside plant construction and experience managing large capital projects required. * Familiar with Email, MS Excel, Word, Google Earth and AutoCad. * Must be able to manage multiple aggressive RFP and design construction schedules and responses. * Must be able to understand and read construction documents. * Familiar with all facets of OSP management, including quoting, construction and delivery. * Proven negotiation skills. * Business minded and able to maintain a commercial focus. * Must possess a valid driver's license and is expected to drive as required to his/her assigned projects in order to ensure on time and on budget delivery. * Must perform on-site surveys and attend field meetings required to ensure projects meet the delivery/ commitment dates identified. * Required to occasionally meet with various municipalities and vendors to review project scope and to ensure positive communication is maintained. * Full ability and willingness to pull on call duty when assigned, as dictated by the needs of the business. ## Description * Daily management of construction vendors to expedite the construction and splicing of OSP facilities. * Manage relationship to jurisdictions and ROW contacts such as cities, counties and railroad. Work in close relationship with underlying rights group to identify and prepare encroachment permitting, franchise agreements and building access agreement. * Oversee timely permitting submittal and on time performance of engineering and construction vendors. * Assist in the planning and implementation of fiber connectivity solutions programs and projects that adhere to approved plans, budgets and schedules. * Provide specialized telecommunications technical expertise. * Coordinate and facilitate with internal and external resources to effect the timely completion of projects. * Oversee product and/or service of the unit(s) managed involving highly technical activities or programs; or policies, procedures, controls and services required to support the sound financial, operational and competitive position of the company. * Design and Implement commercial and carrier fiber networks, infrastructure, backbone and lateral builds. * Work within a Data Center environment implementing customer-installation projects and services. * Create and track project budgets in relationship to Network Operations. * Provide direct interface with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities and interoffice personnel. Support customer meetings as necessary which requires in person meetings and travel to client and/or construction sites. * Oversee procurement of equipment and materials related to the assigned projects. * Execute Bid Process, inclusive of budgetary requirements and the tracking thereof. * Verify and update project documentation. * Timely tracking of project progress and budget in Salesforce and manual tracker. * Timely update of budget requests, purchase orders, project close out and internal service orders in Salesforce. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023)