Project Manager, Facilities Deployment
Responsibilities
Creating and maintaining project budgets and schedules
Updating and maintaining project trackers and providing internal weekly project readouts
Vendor management
Manage capital forecasts
Manage the site acquisition process for our facility deployments. Including creating target site search areas, managing vendors, negotiating terms, facilitating contracts, setting up landowner accounts and payment schedules gaining necessary approvals, and ensuring landowners are paid per the contract.
Work with municipalities and AHJs to meet all local and federal permit requirements
Manage procurement of all facility-related materials and equipment
Project management of the installation of all critical infrastructure components of the facility. To include racks, DC Plant, backup batteries, HVAC units, generator, telemetry equipment and all related materials
Complete electrical utility forms and facilitate the electrical utility procurement process to obtain electrical design and delivery of power
Work with municipalities and AHJs to meet all local and federal permit requirements
Work cross-functionally across multiple internal functional groups including Sales, Outside Plant (OSP), Inside Plant (ISP), Design, Field Operations and NOC to deliver and handoff facility projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred, preferably in Engineering or other related technical field, or equivalent work experience. Business degree/acumen a plus.
Minimum of 7 years in the telecommunications industry with inside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience.
Minimum of 7 years ISP project management and construction management experience, preferably with specific long haul or other large project construction experience.
Familiarity with all types of inside plant construction methods and best practices.
Working knowledge of ISP construction standards, DC Power, HVAC and Generator installation.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
Familiar with all facets of ISP project management including quoting, construction and delivery.
Experience managing large capital projects including writing purchase requisitions and receiving/reconciling invoices.
Experience with complex permitting situations including NEPA, Section 106, Tribal, etc. a plus.
Experience with NTIA (or similar) program requirements such as Davis-Bacon, BABA and EA a plus
Ability to effectively communicate with municipalities and vendors to coordinate project scope, schedule work activities and overcome project obstacles.
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 Excel, Word and Google Earth. Experience with AutoCAD a plus.
Base pay range: $78,500 - $117,705, commensurate with experience
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Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
Fitness membership discounts
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
