Senior Project Manager – Network Infrastructure Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Create and uphold network infrastructure standards for the portfolio, presenting them to the Director of Network Delivery for approval.

• Evaluate telecom and fiber designs, including deviations and substitutions; keep records of technical exceptions and remediation conditions.

• Conduct design reviews at 30%, 60%, and 90% completion, as well as IFC design reviews for each campus prior to the release of construction packages or carrier orders.

• Establish and monitor engineering KPIs related to standards compliance, RFIs, change orders, testing, documentation, and quality during turnover.

• Oversee the engineering review process for OSP and ISP fiber infrastructure within the portfolio.

• Determine fiber-count and capacity needs and manage the strategy for spare capacity.

• Establish budgets for fiber loss, optical performance requirements, and architectures for distribution and patching.

• Set standards for carrier entrances, meet-me rooms, duct banks, manholes, handholes, and diverse building entrances.

• Specify criteria for physical diversity and shared risk for candidate routes, as well as reviewing route packages.

• Define standards for demarcation, racks, cross-connects, power, grounding, and placement of carrier equipment in MMRs.

• Design and approve the campus fiber backbone architectures and connectivity requirements for MMR, core, MDF, IDF, and telecommunications rooms.

• Determine positions for rooms, racks, and rack units for network equipment while coordinating A/B power and PDU assignments.

• Collaborate on telecommunications infrastructure with civil, electrical, architectural, structural, and mechanical design teams.

• Guide external A/E firms and engineering consultants regarding scopes, deliverables, milestones, and review expectations.

• Review and authorize basis-of-design documents, specifications, drawings, fiber schematics, rack elevations, pathway plans, splice diagrams, port assignments, and fiber matrices.

• Hold consultants accountable for quality, completeness, constructability, and adherence to IREN standards.

• Conduct constructability reviews and provide technical guidance on field conditions and engineering conflicts raised through RFIs.

• Engage in engineering verification walks to ensure installed infrastructure aligns with approved design intent.

• Establish portfolio fiber acceptance standards, evaluate test packages, and define processes for failed tests and deficiencies.

• Manage NetBox/DCIM physical infrastructure data standards and specify requirements for construction-stage handover data.

• Collaborate with Network Engineering on the physical implementation of logical design and equipment standards.

• Provide technical insights into RFQs, contractor bids, and carrier proposals, supporting make-or-buy decisions.

• Identify engineering risks and single points of failure, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.

• Escalate unresolved technical risks to the Director of Network Delivery with actionable recommendations.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in telecommunications, fiber infrastructure, data center engineering, or network infrastructure.

• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated project management experience on mid to large-scale data center or mission-critical programs, including ownership of telecom or fiber design scope throughout construction and acceptance.

• Extensive technical knowledge in outside-plant and inside-plant fiber, carrier entrance and MMR design, campus backbone, structured cabling, and telecommunications locations and pathways.

• Proven experience directing engineering consultants and A/E firms, along with reviewing complex construction and engineering packages.

• Familiarity with ANSI/TIA-568, 569, 606 and 758, ISO/IEC 11801, BICSI TDMM and OSP guidelines, IEEE 802.3, NEC, and relevant NFPA regulations.

• Advanced understanding of OS2 and OM4/OM5 fiber, MPO/MTP and LC connectivity, optical-loss budgets, Tier 1 and Tier 2/OTDR testing, splice-loss acceptance, DWDM, and coherent optics.

• Proficiency with NetBox or other DCIM platforms, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar tools.

• Ability to articulate technical risks and recommend decisions to both technical and executive audiences, both in writing and verbally.

• Experience in a dynamic growth environment with a proven ability to resolve complex issues impacting the entire organization.

• OSHA 30 certification.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Preferred qualifications include experience with 100G, 400G, and 800G optical connectivity, DWDM, and optical transport.

• Preferred experience in network equipment physical deployment, A/B power and PDU outlet assignments, cable management, and airflow management.

• Preferred knowledge of operational technology networks and their related physical infrastructure dependencies.

• Preferred experience with NetBox/DCIM data standards, naming conventions, port and cable identifiers, and as-built validation.

• Preferred expertise in developing and implementing design standards, templates, and acceptance criteria across multiple locations.

• BICSI RCDD, OSP or RTPM, FOA CFOS/D, PE, or equivalent credentials are highly regarded.

• PMP certification or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.

• Extensive experience supporting high-density AI, HPC, or hyperscale environments is highly regarded.

• Experience with direct-to-subcontractor and GC-led delivery methods is highly valued.

• Familiarity with GIS tools and Primavera P6 is highly regarded.

• Must possess authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Total compensation package may include an annual incentive bonus and equity (long-term incentive).

• Relocation assistance (as applicable and based on the successful candidate's circumstances).

• 100% company-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees.

• 75% company-paid insurance for dependents.

• Company-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage options available.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources available.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

• Access to financial planning and legal services.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Internal skills training and pathways for career advancement.

• Professional development support for certifications, continuing education, or role-related training.

• Opportunities for company events and team-building activities.