Long Haul Deployment Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate OSP construction contracts. Collaborate with legal teams to ensure contract terms and conditions comply with project specifications and legal standards.

• Diligently monitor project activities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations throughout the life of each contract.

• Evaluate and process change orders. Assess impacts to project budget, schedule and scope.

• Facilitate effective communication between project stakeholders, legal teams and contractors to promptly address contractual issues. Manage and resolve any disputes that may arise.

• Evaluate project status against the contract schedule. Issue contract notices and monitor recovery plans.

• Work closely with contractors to ensure project progress aligns with schedule expectations. Actively manage schedules and production forecasts through project execution.

• Manage complex regulatory/permitting issues such as NEPA, CPUC, Tribal Lands, etc.

• Plan and manage project major materials including planning, ordering, receiving and dispersal.

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

• Maintain accurate and organized records of all contract related documents, correspondence and changes.

• Manage budgets and accurate spend forecasts throughout project execution. Proactively mitigate risks to stay within budget constraints.

• Deliver project as-builts to the support teams in a timely manner to ensure route is protected and properly captured in inventory systems.

• Evaluate project invoicing against progress metrics, identify and resolve any anomalies or discrepancies.

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

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

• Minimum of 7 years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of contract and capital management experience, preferably with specific long haul OSP or other large project construction experience.

• Familiarity with all types of outside plant construction methods and best practices.

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

• Understanding of different contract types and payment terms (unit rate, fixed, etc.).

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.

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

• Experience managing large capital projects including writing purchase requisitions and receiving/reconciling invoices.

• Experience with NTIA (or similar) program requirements such as Davis-Bacon, BABA and EA a plus

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Demonstrated exceptional problem solving skills.

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

• Business minded and able to maintain a commercial focus.

• Proficient with Email, MS Suite (Excel, Word, etc.), G Suite (Sheets, Slides, etc.) and Google Earth.

• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel a plus.

• Experience with Site Tracker or other project management software a plus. Base Salary Range: $66,500 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience. #LI-AF1 Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

• Fitness membership discounts

• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Industry, Engineering, Management, Project Management, Planning, Network, Bouw, Construction, Contract, Design, Production, Verzekeringen, Plant, Site, Support, Systemen, Telecommunicatie

Base Salary Range: $66,500 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience. #LI-AF1 Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Fitness membership discounts
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Industry, Engineering, Management, Project Management, Planning, Network, Bouw, Construction, Contract, Design, Production, Verzekeringen, Plant, Site, Support, Systemen, Telecommunicatie