Zayo Group · 1 day ago
Project Manager, Long Haul Implementation (Southwest)
Zayo Group provides mission-critical bandwidth to impactful companies and is seeking a Long Haul Deployment Project Manager to manage turnkey construction contracts. The role involves ensuring project compliance, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and managing budgets to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Telecommunications
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum of seven (7) years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience
Minimum of five (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
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
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred, preferably in Engineering, Construction Management or other related technical field, or equivalent work experience
Business degree/acumen a plus
Experience with NTIA (or similar) program requirements such as Davis-Bacon, BABA and EA a plus
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel a plus
Experience with Site Tracker or other project management software a plus
Benefits
Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
Company
Zayo Group
For over 15 years, Zayo has been the driving force behind the world's most dynamic and forward-thinking enterprises, helping them pave the way to what's next.
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2024-04-19
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