Long-Haul Implementation Project Manager

Role Description

Zayo is seeking a Long Haul Deployment Project Manager to be a critical member of the long haul project team responsible for management of turnkey construction contracts. Our Long Haul Deployment Project Manager utilizes tight project controls and proactive problem solving to anticipate and mitigate issues and keep projects on time and on budget. This role maintains transparent and effective communications with stakeholders and reports directly to the Long Haul Deployment Sr Manager.

NOTE: The team is open to this position working remotely within the United States, preferable in the Central and Eastern Time Zones.

• 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: $77,100 - $118,600 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.