Osp Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and management of fiber-optic network projects. This position works closely with engineering, logistics, GIS coordinators, outside vendors, and city officials.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Operate as the primary point of contact for the customer and subcontractors
• Act as a liaison between architects, engineers, vendors, property staff, and contractors as needed
• Effectively communicate via phone, cell phone, text message, and email to Sub-Contractors, Pavlov Media Supervisors/Executives, and Customers
• Maintain accuracy of project status within pipeline
• Schedule and coordinate all project kickoff meetings with stakeholders
• Generate, review, and approve purchase orders
• Generate standardized project documents required to communicate progress both internally and externally
• Review invoices for accuracy
• Review pay requests to ensure that the amount requested for payment is commensurate with the percentage of project completion
• Generate the financial budget for any given project and be able to identify/justify this financial metric with the use of Engineering specifications and work-ups
• Prepare status reports, update financial reporting tools, and inform all stakeholders of project progress during the deployment
• Generate, track, and control “Change Orders” via standardized forms and reporting methods
• Capture all project deliverables in project management software
• Understand the onsite tasks for all construction build out phases

DESIRED SKILLS:

• High-level Communication Skills: Professional communication, demeanor, and appearance
• Time-Management, prioritization and multi-tasking abilities
• Collaborative Teaming Skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Forward planning and organizational skills
• Strong understanding of financial metrics, ratios, statements, and other relative measures
• Customer Service oriented approach
• Strong capacity for leadership; strong desire for leadership opportunity

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND POSITIVES:

• Bachelor’s Degree – Minimum of 4 years college education or equivalent work experience
• Desired Majors include: Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Human Resources
• Formal Project Management Experience/Training
• PMP Certification: “Project Management Professional” certification provided by the Project Management Institute – possession or desire to achieve this certification a plus
• Experience with: MS Project Professional, MS Word, MS Excel, MS CRM, MS Visio, MS Outlook
• Ability to travel required