Major Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and drive project teams to deliver short-term and long-term results.
- Develop project schedules, organize, and communicate schedules and timelines.
- Review drawings and specifications to become completely familiar with the project and identify long lead times and critical path items.
- Work with Sales, Program Managers, and Deal Management to obtain contracts and purchase orders, and assist with creating written estimates for customers based on engineering, labor, and materials.
- Oversee pre-construction site surveys to verify cable routing, identify any obstacles that may result in additional construction costs, and take field measurements.
- Monitor fiber optic plant construction activities to ensure products are installed within customer guidelines and manufacturer standard recommended procedures (SRP).
- Visit project sites to evaluate progress and respond to customers’ concerns or questions, and direct contractor activities if needed.
- Provide daily reports outlining construction progress on all installations located in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Communicate with site superintendents about delays and any other issues that must be communicated to clients.
- Participate in weekly/monthly forecasting meetings to offer input into dates and risks associated with timing of revenue recognition.
- Organize or attend weekly project meetings as requested by the customer and keep detailed meeting minutes for publishing to the project team and leadership.
- Communicate and follow up with customers’ requests regarding specific projects.
- Visit customers as needed to ensure satisfaction and discuss any new projects being planned.
- Process invoices for customers and/or vendors based on services rendered.
- Track and report on material status for projects.
- Update project data in various systems; create reporting and tracking spreadsheets.
- Create submittals and purchase orders.
- Assemble the close-out documents for customers and attend pre/post-installation meetings.
- Consult with Business Ops to ensure reports match the revenue recognition timing within SAP.
Education and Experience Requirements
- 10+ years of Telecommunications industry experience
- 5+ years of OSP telecom construction project management experience
- BA or BS degree in relevant studies desired
- Experience with telecom fiber optic network construction methods and equipment
- PMP certification is a plus
Required Skills
- Ability to read and understand FTTX (fiber to the home) NDS and CAD designs
- Working understanding of fiber optic network architectures
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to handle rapidly changing priorities
- Attention to detail with a focus on error-free work
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to maintain composure and a professional demeanor at all times
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Result-oriented and responsive; utilizes network, SMEs, and other available resources to facilitate driving tasks to closure
- Strong interpersonal skills to support customer interface, consultative activities, and work as part of a commercial team
- Working knowledge of fiber optic testing procedures
- Experience/familiarity with tier 1 telco internal systems/software is a plus
- Willingness to work outside of normal scheduled business hours when necessary
Desired Skills
- Knowledge of utility construction and project planning procedures
- Familiarity with Procore project management software
- Experience with AutoCAD and GIS-based systems
- Understanding of RUS (Rural Utility Service) Codes
- Ability to troubleshoot potential warranty issues using client-provided equipment such as Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), Visual Fault Locators (VFL), and Optical Test Sets
- Familiarity with client products
Travel
- Local travel around Scranton, PA required
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $56.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Telecommunication: 10 years (Preferred)
- Construction management: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Scranton, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road