Sr. Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams, including engineers, construction managers, technicians, and subcontractors, from project inception through completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, define project scope, and set clear timelines and deliverables.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and resources.
• Develop and manage project-specific budgets, ensuring cost control and optimal margins.
• Identify and mitigate areas of financial risk and opportunity, and approve budgeted project expenditures.
• Track project financial health through regular monitoring and reporting of costs, cash flow, and financial performance.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, contractors, vendors, municipalities, and clients.
• Manage vendor performance and negotiate contracts to ensure adherence to quality, safety, budget, and timeline standards.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders, providing regular status updates and addressing concerns.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of fiber optic outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) construction, design, and installation standards.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections throughout the project lifecycle to ensure company and industry standards are met.
• Validate technical designs, plans, and engineering documents, including fiber routing, splice schematics, and layouts.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all projects comply with OSHA, state, and local regulations.
• Obtain necessary permits, licenses, and right-of-way permissions.
• Mitigate project risks, anticipate potential bottlenecks, and resolve issues effectively.

Qualifications And Skills

• Extensive experience (e.g., 6+ years) in managing large-scale, complex fiber optic network deployment projects.
• Proven experience working with subcontractors and vendors.
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis for network deployments.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is often preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or an equivalent certification is highly preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification may also be preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of OSP and ISP construction methodologies, including trenching, drilling, splicing, and testing.
• Familiarity with GIS mapping, CAD, and project management software.
• Understanding of industry standards (e.g., RUS, NESC) and fiber-optic network design principles.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong business acumen and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to solve problems creatively and quickly, with strong organizational and prioritization skills.