OSP Project Manager

Responsibilities:

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

Must haves:

• 5-7+ years in the telecom industry in either OSP design or Field engineering
• Must have experience forecasting information for entirety of project
• Must have experience with permitting and testing parameters
• 2+ years as an OSP/telecom PM
• Willing to travel on-site on an as-needed basis
• Working knowledge of fiber and optical network design
• Manage multiple in-flight projects and RFPs
• Valid driver's license, clear 7-year driving history
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Google Earth, and Microsoft Suite
• Must be able to understand and read construction and splicing documents.

Plusses:

• PMP Certification