Project Manager, OSP Construction & Engineer

Base salary: $77,000 to $126,000 annually, depending on experience.

About Us

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge. As our state-of-the-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

Company Values

• Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.
• Empowering You: We help customers choose what is best for them, and we support employees in implementing new ideas and solutions.
• Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other.
• Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest, human communication.

About the Role

The Project Manager, OSP Construction & Engineering is responsible for managing the quality, on-budget, and timely completion of all construction projects across residential and commercial segments. This role works closely with vendor partners and ensures adherence to all company and government guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Project Management and Delivery
  • Manage day-to-day projects using project management tools, processes, and methodologies to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
  • Serve as the point of contact for project organization and timeline.
  • Create long- and short-term plans, including setting milestones and adhering to deadlines.
  • Demonstrate consistent ownership and accountability for project delivery.
• Project Status, Documentation, and Reporting
  • Provide status updates across all ongoing projects at any given time.
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide regular streamlined reports to leadership.
• Communication, Coordination, and Resource Alignment
  • Coordinate and host regular meetings to ensure alignment, information sharing, and implementation of best practices.
  • Ensure team members have the required information and resources to carry out tasks effectively.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to align action items and timelines with business goals.
  • Facilitate collaboration with internal and external resources to ensure timely project completion.
• Risk Management and Issue Resolution
  • Continuously perform risk assessments and resolve issues as they arise or engage others to mitigate adverse impacts on project schedules.
• Process Improvement and Operational Efficiency
  • Gather and provide feedback on lessons learned, best practices, and innovations to improve processes, procedures, and tools.
  • Drive processes and automation to support LEAN approaches to problem-solving.
• Perform other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum five (5) years of telecommunication experience or equivalent project management experience.
• Experience managing large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience meeting project commitment deadlines.
• Familiarity with Outside Plant (OSP) architectures, including underground, direct buried, aerial, and building applications.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
• Understanding of LEAN concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.

Skills

• Ability to influence others to meet project objectives.
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning.
• Strong multitasking and collaboration skills to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within critical deadlines and adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, when necessary.
• Highly organized and accountable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid sick leave and paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Training and career growth opportunities.
• Education reimbursement programs.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods; most time is spent sitting with frequent opportunities to move.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The role is primarily based in a modern office environment.