[Hiring] OSP Project Manager, Long Haul Implementation @Zayo Group

Role Description

Zayo is seeking an OSP Project Manager, Long Haul Implementation (Mountain/Central or Eastern Time Zones) who will primarily be responsible for providing end-to-end customer support, solutions, planning and implementing fiber connectivity solutions, managing customer orders, handling customer service requests, coordinating installations, executing and serving as single point of contact for customers, post-sale, providing direction and project ownership by leading the implementation, execution and communication of projects/orders for customers.

NOTE: We are open to this position working remote in Denver or in Mountain, Central or Eastern Time Zones.

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 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Estimated Base Salary Range: $66,500 - $100,000 USD/annually.
• The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role.
• Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
• Non-sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan.
• Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Benefits

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