Long-Haul Implementation Project Manager (Central and Eastern Time Zones)

About this role

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

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. Our Long Haul   Deployment Project Manager   maintains   transparent and effective communications with stakeholders. Our Long Haul   Deployment Project Manager   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.  

Responsibilities  

• 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.  

Estimated base salary range: $77,100 - $118,600 USD/annually

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. 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.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness • Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

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