Zayo Group
Project Manager, Long Haul Deployment
Zayo Group, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States,
Company DescriptionZayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo's 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.Zayo is seeking a
Project Manager, Long Haul Deployment
to be a critical member of the long haul project team responsible for management of turnkey construction contracts. The
Project Manager, Long Haul Deployment
utilizes tight project controls and proactive problem solving to anticipate and mitigate issues and keep projects on time and on budget. The
Project Manager, Long Haul Deployment
maintains transparent and effective communications with stakeholders. The
Project Manager, Long Haul Deployment
reports directly to the Long Haul Deployment Sr 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:
$78,500-$112,100 USD/annually, commensurate with experience.Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
Excellent Health, Dental & Vision InsuranceRetirement 401(k) Savings PlanFitness membership discountsGenerous paid time off policy including paid parental leaveZayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Project Manager, Long Haul Deployment
to be a critical member of the long haul project team responsible for management of turnkey construction contracts. The
Project Manager, Long Haul Deployment
utilizes tight project controls and proactive problem solving to anticipate and mitigate issues and keep projects on time and on budget. The
Project Manager, Long Haul Deployment
maintains transparent and effective communications with stakeholders. The
Project Manager, Long Haul Deployment
reports directly to the Long Haul Deployment Sr 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:
$78,500-$112,100 USD/annually, commensurate with experience.Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
Excellent Health, Dental & Vision InsuranceRetirement 401(k) Savings PlanFitness membership discountsGenerous paid time off policy including paid parental leaveZayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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