Fiber Construction Project Manager

About this role

Description:

Are you a driven project manager who thrives in fast-paced construction environments and enjoys solving complex challenges? Do you take pride in keeping projects on track, collaborating across teams, and finding creative solutions to get the job done?

At IdeaTek, we’re expanding our fiber network across Kansas—and that means managing large-scale construction projects with tight timelines and high impact. We’re looking for a Fiber Construction Project Manager to help lead these efforts and support the successful delivery of our growing infrastructure.

In this role, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to manage construction projects from early planning through completion. You’ll play a key role in keeping projects on schedule, within budget, and moving forward—while helping bring high-speed internet to communities across the state.

Location: This role is based in the eastern region of the state Kansas—ideal candidates will live in or near Emporia, Topeka, Kansas City, or Pittsburg.

A Day in the Life

You’ll start your day reviewing project timelines, priorities, and any active challenges across your assigned builds. From there, you might be coordinating with engineering on route design, working with contractors on pricing, or troubleshooting a permitting issue with a local municipality.

Some days you’ll be in the field—driving routes, visiting job sites, or meeting with stakeholders to move projects forward. Other days, you’ll be managing schedules, tracking materials, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure everything is aligned. No matter the day, you’re focused on keeping projects progressing and solving problems before they become roadblocks.

What You'll Do

*Key responsibilities include:*

• Drive construction routes and partner with fiber engineering to define project scope, priorities, schedules, and budgets
• Support early project phases including design, estimating, permitting, and ...