Project Manager, OSP

Zayo is seeking a Project Manager, OSP to be primarily responsible for providing end-to-end customer support, solutions, planning and implementing fiber connectivity solutions, managing customer orders, handling customer service requests, coordinating installations, executing and serving as single point of contact for customers, post-sale, providing direction and project ownership by leading the implementation, execution and communication of projects / orders for customers.

The successful candidate will live in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area.

Responsibilities:

• Daily management of splicing vendors across multiple projects to expedite the splicing and testing of fiber optic routes.

• Assess and validate requirements (routing, fiber counts, hut spacing, etc.) for new route planning to ensure route objectives are clearly defined and meet stakeholder requirements.

• Coordinates access to customer and network points of presence for fiber splicing and testing vendors.

• Provides specialized telecommunications technical expertise related to fiber optic splicing & testing.

• Collaborates with internal project managers to refine project schedules and budgets. Actively manage schedule, vendor process and documentation requirements and budget throughout project execution.

• Ensure compliance with splicing activity maintenance scheduling and customer notification processes.

• Provides direct interface with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities and interoffice personnel. Supports customer meetings as necessary which requires in person meetings and travel to client and/or construction sites.

• Oversees procurement of equipment and materials required for project implementation. Actively monitor material stock and order lead times to negate material delays.

• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and develop contingency plans.

• Conduct construction resource planning to ensure project objectives are met.

• Develop RFPs for the splicing & testing of routes.  Manage the RFP process and negotiate with bidders to ensure the lowest qualified awards are made.  Diligently manage the contract terms throughout the life of each contract.

• Provide project-level and executive project reporting including regular updates to our key stakeholders.

• Ensure routes are delivered on time, on budget and as per construction standards.

• Deliver splicing documents to the support teams in a timely manner to ensure route is properly documented.

• Perform on-site surveys and attend field meetings required to ensure projects meet the delivery/ commitment dates identified.

• Meet with various municipalities and vendors to review project scope and to ensure positive communication is maintained.

• Required to participate in the Emergency Restoration On Call rotation.

• This position will require travel as necessary to support the projects assigned (15-50% estimated). This could entail periods of significant travel at critical times for the project.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, preferably in Engineering or other related technical field, or equivalent work experience. Business degree/acumen a plus.

• Minimum of five (5) years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience.

• Minimum of five (5) years familiarity with all types of outside plant construction and experience managing large capital projects.

• Familiar with all facets of OSP management, including quoting, construction and delivery.

• Working knowledge of construction standard, fiber specifications and optical network design principles.

• Fiber optic cable splicing and testing knowledge.

• Must be able to understand and read construction and splicing documents.

• Demonstrated exceptional problem solving skills.

• Ability to communicate technical topics clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers.

• Familiar with Email, MS Excel, Word, Google Earth and AutoCAD.

• Must be able to manage multiple RFP and design construction schedules and responses. Proven negotiation skills.

• Business minded and able to maintain a commercial focus.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no major infractions in the past 5 years. Employee is expected to drive as required to his/her assigned projects in order to ensure on time and on budget delivery.

Base Salary Range: $66,500-$99,750 USD/annually, commensurate with experience.