OSP Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for overall project management (schedule and budget) for multiple fiber network construction projects. Candidates should have hands-on experience building out fiber networks at scale, ideally including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks. Includes direct oversight of OSP engineering/construction firms, project reporting (internal and external) and rapid resolution of project roadblocks. Reports to Regional Director of OSP Operations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identification of candidate OSP engineering/construction firms, managing bid/vendor selection process and contract negotiation
• Prepare high-level engineering designs and build cost estimates for new projects
• Perform tactical project management, including managing project schedules, running regular project calls with contractors, and performing support project functions (such as securing bonds, internal signatures for permits, etc.)
• Develop and maintain accurate project budget forecasts
• Develop materials forecast (fiber, conduit, etc.) and manage materials inventory
• Performing site walks with customers and vendors
• Working with local/state/federal permitting agencies to secure timely permit approvals
• Documenting splicing requirements and maintaining fiber engineering documentation
• Specifying and procuring optics components for contractor installation
• Maintaining up-to-date network maps in Vero’s proprietary geospatial project management platform, including in-flight design changes and final as-built routes
• Providing accurate network maps to state 811 agencies and Vero Networks NOC
• Managing network maintenance and relocation projects (including emergency maintenance)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years’ experience in fiber network engineering or OSP project management
• Thorough understanding of utility engineering, permitting and construction process
• Ability to develop detailed project schedules and manage work activities to ensure timely completion
• Strong planning skills, including ability to anticipate and mitigate project risk
• Construction cost estimating and budget management experience
• Thorough understanding of fiber network cost structure and ability to identify and achieve costs savings during project execution
• Understanding of fiber engineering and documentation standards and principles
• BS degree or Project Management certificate preferred

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communications and vendor management skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to develop detailed project schedules and manage work activities to ensure timely completion
• Strong background in Microsoft Office365 (especially Excel), Google Maps, Google Earth
• GIS Mapping and data manipulation experience preferred (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Salary range between, $80k - $100k DOE
• paid medical insurance
• option to join dental/vision plans
• PTO