Assistant Fiber Project Manager - Data Center

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Assistant Fiber Project Manager - Data Center

Location:

Abilene, TX, US

Requisition ID: 180853

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Industrial District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a motivated Assistant Fiber Project Manager to support the delivery of fiber optic infrastructure on a large-scale data center project. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Field Engineers to ensure efficient coordination, accurate documentation, and successful project execution.

The ideal candidate has experience in fiber optic construction (OSP and/or ISP) and thrives in fast-paced, high-demand environments with aggressive schedules. This is a key development role offering the opportunity to build project management skills while supporting mission critical infrastructure projects.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you're ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

This role is based in Abilene, Texas.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Support

• Assist Project Managers in coordinating all aspects of fiber installation scopes, including backbone, pathways, splicing, testing, and turnover activities
• Support daily coordination between owners, contractors, subcontractors, and trade partners
• Help maintain alignment between field execution and project schedules

Scheduling & Procurement Tracking

• Assist with project schedules, look-ahead planning, and milestone tracking
• Support material procurement and tracking, ensuring availability of fiber materials, equipment, and components
• Track deliveries and coordinate with field teams to support uninterrupted construction progress

Documentation & Project Controls

• Support preparation and tracking of:
• RFIs (Requests for Information)
• Submittals and approvals
• Change management documentation
• Maintain organized document control systems, ensuring accurate and up-to-date project records
• Assist with project reporting, including status updates, production tracking, and issue logs

Quality & Technical Support

• Support QA/QC processes, ensuring compliance with project specifications and client requirements
• Assist with the review and organization of fiber testing documentation, including:
• OTDR testing
• End-to-end certification results
• Help ensure accuracy of as-built drawings and turnover documentation

Field & Execution Support

• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and Field Engineers to support daily construction activities
• Assist in resolving field issues by coordinating with design teams, vendors, and project leadership
• Support execution planning, sequencing, and closeout activities

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of experience supporting construction or project management in telecom, fiber, low voltage, or electrical infrastructure
• Experience with fiber optic infrastructure installation (OSP and/or ISP)

Familiarity with:

• Fiber installation workflows and construction sequencing
• Project coordination processes and field operations

Experience supporting:

• Scheduling and procurement tracking

• RFIs, submittals, and document control

• Project reporting and coordination

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced construction environments with aggressive timelines

Preferred

• Experience supporting data center or mission critical construction projects
• Familiarity with fiber testing standards including OTDR and end-to-end certification processes
• Experience working with construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

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Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

Nearest Major Market: Abilene

Job Segment: Project Manager, Document Control, Data Management, Data Center, Developer, Technology, Administrative, Data

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