Program Director

HNM Systems is the leading tech-enabled professional services provider, shaping the workforce across the telecom, energy, and technology sectors. We connect top specialized talent with direct hire, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities that drive fiber expansion, digital infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart grid energy solutions. Our innovative approach delivers high-impact workforce development and consulting outcomes, with a 94% success rate in talent placement and project execution.

Relentlessly people-driven, HNM Systems sets the industry standard through an unwavering commitment to exceptional employee experience—establishing a trusted “home base” for our consultants and long-term value for our clients.

As a Program Manager, you will oversee and manage the end-to-end execution of fiber optic network construction, ensuring all activities align with scope, budget, and schedule. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with industry standards while driving the successful delivery of infrastructure projects in the field

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead and manage multiple large-scale projects, including underground and aerial fiber builds, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to specification.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams, including construction, engineering, procurement, and regulatory bodies, to ensure seamless project execution across all phases of the OSP deployment.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong focus on meeting milestones and client expectations.
• Oversee and manage project budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting on capital expenditures, resources, and materials, aligning with financial goals.
• Take full internal and customer accountability for project planning and execution, including design, construction management, zoning and permitting, licensing, system acceptance, NOC integration, and project closeout.
• Monitor construction quality, ensuring all fiber installation work meets industry and design standards and is within scope and contractual obligations.
• Navigate and negotiate change orders for work out of scope.
• Provide detailed daily and weekly reports on project status, milestones, resource usage, and field progress, communicating any changes or issues to key stakeholders.
• Conduct field observations as needed to oversee construction activities, resolve field issues, and ensure that work is being executed according to plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Actively manage and monitor budgets, schedules, and scopes for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of the project build are on track and within financial constraints.
• Lead the review of OSP designs, ensuring accuracy in drawings and calculations, and compliance with industry standards for underground and aerial fiber builds. Provide feedback on designs to ensure they meet project requirements and are feasible for construction.
• Assists in project sales calls, kickoff meetings, vendor selection and other new business development ideas
• Serve as the central point of contact for project status updates, meetings, and communications, providing leadership teams with regular reports on milestones, progress, forecasts, and resolutions to issues.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to OSP deployments, including zoning, permitting, construction delays, and regulatory hurdles, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders and timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure the maintenance of all OSP project documentation, including permitting, design filings, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform any other duties as necessary to ensure the successful deployment and completion of projects.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.

HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information and / or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.