OSP Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for overall project management (schedule and budget) for multiple fiber network construction projects. Candidates should have hands-on experience building out fiber networks at scale, ideally including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks. Includes direct oversight of OSP engineering/construction firms, project reporting (internal and external) and rapid resolution of project roadblocks. Reports to Regional Director of OSP Operations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identification of candidate OSP engineering/construction firms, managing bid/vendor selection process and contract negotiation
• Prepare high-level engineering designs and build cost estimates for new projects
• Perform tactical project management, including managing project schedules, running regular project calls with contractors, and performing support project functions (such as securing bonds, internal signatures for permits, etc.)
• Develop and maintain accurate project budget forecasts
• Develop materials forecast (fiber, conduit, etc.) and manage materials inventory
• Performing site walks with customers and vendors
• Working with local/state/federal permitting agencies to secure timely permit approvals
• Documenting splicing requirements and maintaining fiber engineering documentation
• Specifying and procuring optics components for contractor installation
• Maintaining up-to-date network maps in Vero’s proprietary geospatial project management platform, including in-flight design changes and final as-built routes
• Providing accurate network maps to state 811 agencies and Vero Networks NOC
• Managing network maintenance and relocation projects (including emergency maintenance)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years’ experience in fiber network engineering or OSP project management
• Thorough understanding of utility engineering, permitting and construction process
• Ability to develop detailed project schedules and manage work activities to ensure timely completion
• Strong planning skills, including ability to anticipate and mitigate project risk
• Construction cost estimating and budget management experience
• Thorough understanding of fiber network cost structure and ability to identify and achieve costs savings during project execution
• Understanding of fiber engineering and documentation standards and principles
• BS degree or Project Management certificate preferred

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communications and vendor management skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to develop detailed project schedules and manage work activities to ensure timely completion
• Strong background in Microsoft Office365 (especially Excel), Google Maps, Google Earth
• GIS Mapping and data manipulation experience preferred (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Salary range between, $80k - $100k DOE
• paid medical insurance
• option to join dental/vision plans
• PTO

As a condition of employment, Vero participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. After an offer of employment is accepted, new hires will be required to complete an I-9 form and undergo verification through the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility.

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