[Remote] Long Haul Fiber Test & Acceptance Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zayo Group LLC is hiring a Long Haul Fiber Test & Acceptance Project Manager to manage and coordinate long-haul outside plant deployment in line with customer expectations and company standards. The role oversees vendors, fiber testing and splicing, project schedules and budgets, and implementation of commercial and carrier fiber networks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily management of OSP vendors to expedite the splicing and testing of fiber optic OSP facilities
• Mandatory on call duty to respond to network outages and emergency restoration activities on a weekly rotation with other OSP PMs
• Coordinate access to customer and network points of presence for fiber splicing and testing vendors
• Assist in the planning and implementation of fiber connectivity solutions programs and projects that adhere to approved plans, budgets and schedules
• Provide specialized telecommunications technical expertise
• Coordinate and facilitate with internal and external resources to effect the timely completion of projects
• Oversee product and/or service of the unit(s) managed may involve highly technical activities or programs; or policies, procedures, controls and services required to support the sound financial, operational and competitive position of the company
• Implement commercial and carrier fiber networks, infrastructure, backbone and lateral builds
• Work within a Data Center environment implementing customer-installation projects and services
• Oversee vendor compliance with OSP deliverables
• Create and track project budgets in relationship to Network Operations
• Provide direct interface with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities and interoffice personnel. Support customer meetings as necessary which requires in person meetings and travel to client and/or construction sites
• Oversee procurement of equipment and materials related to the assigned projects
• Execute Bid Process, inclusive of budgetary requirements and the tracking thereof
• Verify and update project documentation
• Timely tracking of project progress and budget in Salesforce and manual tracker
• Timely update of budget requests, purchase orders, project close out and internal service orders in Salesforce

Skills

• Minimum of five (5) years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of familiarity with all types of outside plant construction and experience managing large capital projects
• Fiber optic cable splicing and testing knowledge not required
• Familiar with Email, MS Excel, Word, Google Earth and AutoCad
• Ability to manage multiple aggressive RFP and design construction schedules and responses
• Ability to understand and read construction and fiber splicing documents
• Familiarity with all facets of OSP management, including quoting, construction, troubleshooting and delivery
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to perform on-site surveys and attend required field meetings
• Bachelors' Degree
• Preference will be given to candidates with this experience

Benefits

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Company Overview

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