Osp Project Manager I

SUMMARY:

The OSP Project Manager I is responsible for the management of project teams across multiple jobs providing contracted services to customers (e.g., OSP Design FTTx, site acquisition, Aerial and Underground Construction services, land use planning, zoning, and permitting). The Project Manager's role is to ensure the project is completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline and within budget of customer and KGPCo policies and procedures. Responsible for the management and coordination of team members in obtaining and maintaining all documents related to modification, collocation, construction, and FTTx programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Act as the Subject Matter Expert on the assigned contracts we have executed with our customers.

Review Contract and extract SLA's and deliverables to the customer.

Create a project schedule from given project parameters.

Ensure the project schedule is in line with the financial plan.

Review and create billing unit template for all billable items and ensure Invoicing team and OSP groups have clear representation of work activity and how it will be billed to customer and any subcontractors.

Partner with the OSP Manager to create a staffing plan that is within budget.

Hold project scoping meetings to identify point of contacts for permitting, engineering, and construction.

The PM ensures that each KGPCo resource is held accountable for delivering needed updates and delivering against the schedule for the projects they are responsible for.

Schedule and lead New Program Onboarding call 30 days prior to market launch.

Manage Sub-contractors invoicing.

Develops status reports that clearly articulate project progress

Designs and deploys repository to store and manage project information

Represent the company externally in conversations with key customers and partners.

Develop, monitor, and measure quality metrics.

Establish a sustainable culture of continuous improvement

Works to resolves issues with the contractors, customers, etc.

Indirectly oversees the Project Coordinators in providing direction and oversight for the project

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May have direct reports

Will indirectly lead teams of people to achieve the goals of the project

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:

o Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

o Industry Consensus Standards

o KGPCo Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual

Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university preferred; and minimum 5 years related OSP experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous experience as an OSP Project Coordinator Preferred

Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines and thrive on day to day operational pressure with both excellent managerial expertise and sound people skills

Ideal candidates are familiar with all aspects of OSP management

Understanding of permit processes, locates and working with municipal agencies and utilities

Demonstrated ability to think pro-actively with excellent problem-solving skills

Proven interpersonal skills and customer focus approach

Established organizational and time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft applications

Able to consistently meet or exceed deadline expectations

Comfortable in the dynamic atmosphere of a construction organization with a rapidly expanding customer base

Capable of managing multiple construction sites and schedules

Willing to work long hours

Prepared to work outside as well as an office setting

Exhibit personal power and leadership

Exhibit self-awareness

Exhibit a tendency for continuing education and self-improvement

Exhibit enthusiasm and determination

Exhibit industry awareness

Exhibit exceptional organizational skills

Exhibit the ability to live the KGPCo Values

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

KGPCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

This employer uses E-Verify.