OSP Project Manager

Our parent company over at Vero Fiber Networks is looking to fill the role of an OSP Project Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for overall project management (schedule and budget) for multiple construction
projects. Candidates should have hands-on experience building out fiber networks. Includes direct oversight of
OSP engineering/construction firms, project reporting (internally and to customers) and rapid resolution of
project roadblocks. Reports to Regional Director of Operations.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Identification of candidate OSP engineering/construction firms, managing bid/vendor selection process
and contract negotiation
● Tactical project management, including managing project schedules, running regular project calls and
performing support project functions (such as securing bonds, internal signatures for permits, etc.)
● Providing build cost estimates for sales team
● Performing service delivery functions, including providing regular customer updates (written and/or oral),
coordinating site access, and close out package preparation
● 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)
● Limited travel (10-20%)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
● 2+ years’ experience in fiber network engineering or 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
● 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 preferred

PREFERRED SKILLS

•  Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communications and vendor management skills
• Strong fiber project management skills
• Strong background in Google Suite (Sheets, etc.), Google Maps, Google Earth
• 2+ years’ experience in fiber network engineering or 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
• 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 preferred
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communications and vendor management skills
• Strong fiber project management skills
• Strong background in Google Suite (Sheets, etc.), Google Maps, Google Earth
• GIS Mapping and data manipulation experience preferred

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Salary range between, $70k - $80k DOE
• paid medical insurance
• option to join dental/vision plans
• PTO
• 401k with match

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