Sr. Project Manager

Job Title: OSP Senior Project Manager

Reports To: Director Fiber Construction

Department: Fiber Construction

FLSA Status: Exempt

*This position will cover South, East TX and LA regions

At Vexus Fiber, we don’t just bury lines, we plant roots which is why we want you to Discover More with a rewarding career in technology with a company committed to growing right in the areas it serves. We value our employees because they are essential in our efforts to provide top quality fiber internet and because they help us make our communities stronger. Being a part of the Vexus family offers you the opportunity to enjoy accomplishment and success in a career with true growth potential and with a company that believes in providing the training and support you need to succeed.

Summary:

This position is responsible for overall project management (schedule and budget) for multiple fiber network construction projects. Candidates should have hands-on experience building out fiber networks at scale, ideally including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks. Includes direct oversight of OSP engineering/construction firms, project reporting (internal and external) and rapid resolution of project roadblocks. Reports to Regional Director of OSP Operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identification of candidate OSP engineering/construction firms, managing bid/vendor selection process and contract negotiation
• Prepare high-level engineering designs and build cost estimates for new projects.
• Perform tactical project management, including managing project schedules, running regular project calls with contractors, and performing support project functions (such as securing bonds, internal signatures for permits, etc.)
• Develop and maintain accurate project budget forecasts.
• Develop materials forecast (fiber, conduit, etc.) and manage materials inventory.
• Performing site walks with customers and vendors
• Working with local/state/federal permitting agencies to secure timely permit approvals.
• Documenting splicing requirements and maintaining fiber engineering documentation
• Specifying and procuring optics components for contractor installation
• Maintaining up-to-date network maps in Vexus proprietary geospatial project management platform, including in-flight design changes and final as-built routes
• Providing accurate network maps to state 811 agencies and Vexus Networks NOC
• Managing network maintenance and relocation projects (including emergency maintenance)
• Other duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent project management skills including prioritization, scheduling, and documentation.
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong grasp of current communication, project tracking, budget management technologies.
• Excellent meeting, workshop, and conference facilitation skills, with proven knowledge of how to foster attendee participate and collaboration in small and large groups.
• Knowledge and experience of with different project management frameworks, including waterfall and agile.
• Solid technical understanding and ability to define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.
• Employs strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Ability to quickly learn, understand and apply new technologies.
• Willingly to mentor more junior team members and share knowledge.
• Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced work environment.
• GIS Mapping and data manipulation experience preferred (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.)

Requirements:

• 4+ years’ experience in fiber network engineering or OSP project management
• Thorough understanding of utility engineering, permitting and construction process
• Ability to develop detailed project schedules and manage work activities to ensure timely completion.
• Strong planning skills, including ability to anticipate and mitigate project risk.
• Construction cost estimating and budget management experience.
• Thorough understanding of fiber network cost structure and ability to identify and achieve costs savings during project execution.
• Understanding of fiber engineering and documentation standards and principles

Education & Experience:

• BS degree or Project Management certificate preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus.
• Proven stability & related experience preferred.

*Vexus Fiber is an equal-opportunity employer.