Principal Project Management Engineer

Verizon

. Take end-to-end accountability for high-profile Ultra Long Haul (ULH) and metro fiber route builds .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $120,500 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex infrastructure projects, including Ultra Long Haul (ULH) fiber deployments and Outside Plant (OSP) civil construction. Proficient in building critical-path project schedules and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and compliance with permitting requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management Professional (PMP) CertificationUltra Long Haul (ULH) Fiber DeploymentOutside Plant (OSP) Civil ConstructionCritical-Path Project SchedulingGeospatial/GIS Tools (ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro)

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure ManagementNetwork DeploymentTechnical Engineering ProjectsFiber Optic DeploymentOperational Dependency IdentificationRisk AssessmentExecutive Presentation DeliveryMunicipality Permitting ResolutionUtility Joint-Use CoordinationHigh-Count Microduct/Fiber Architectures

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunicationLeadershipAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

JiraSmartsheetOracle/SAP PPMProprietary OSP Project Tracking Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationAgile Project Management Methodology

Industry Keywords

TelecomROW PermittingDOT Right-of-Way ChallengesCivil InfrastructureConstruction Velocity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take end-to-end accountability for high-profile Ultra Long Haul (ULH) and metro fiber route builds
Own schedule integrity and drive milestones from route feasibility through final fiber splice, testing, and active handoff
Partner with Principal Network Engineers and field operations to monitor construction velocity and resolve design discrepancies or field engineering change orders
Clear civil infrastructure build challenges involving ROW permitting, railroad and bridge crossings, utility pole make-ready, conduit congestion, and contractor resource deficits
Oversee site preparation, power delivery, HVAC, and civil construction for ILA regeneration huts and colocation facilities
Build, track, and maintain critical-path project schedules and forecast RFS dates, conduit completion, and optical turn-up
Align Sourcing, Real Estate, Environmental/Permitting, ISP, and external contractors across parallel build streams
Deliver status reports, risk assessments, and executive presentations to Verizon leadership and strategic AI Connect customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
Experience managing complex infrastructure, network deployment, or technical engineering projects
Experience managing Outside Plant (OSP) civil construction, fiber optic deployment, or long-haul terrestrial transport projects
Experience building and managing critical-path project schedules, identifying operational dependencies, and forecasting delivery milestones
Ability to coordinate with network engineers, construction crews, sourcing specialists, and permitting authorities
Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
Familiarity with terrestrial Ultra Long Haul (ULH) routes, high-count microduct/fiber architectures, and ILA hut facility deployment
Experience resolving municipality permitting bottlenecks, DOT right-of-way challenges, and utility joint-use/pole attachment delays
Experience using geospatial/GIS tools such as ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro
PMP certification or equivalent credentials in Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies
Familiarity with telecom workflow tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Oracle/SAP PPM, or proprietary OSP project tracking systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home and auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Premium pay opportunities such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Incentive-based compensation with potential to earn more