POSITION 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Identification of candidate OSP engineering/construction firms, managing bid/vendor selection process and contract negotiationPrepare high-level engineering designs and build cost estimates for new projectsPerform 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 forecastsDevelop materials forecast (fiber, conduit, etc.) and manage materials inventoryPerforming site walks with customers and vendorsWorking with local/state/federal permitting agencies to secure timely permit approvalsDocumenting splicing requirements and maintaining fiber engineering documentationSpecifying and procuring optics components for contractor installationMaintaining up-to-date network maps in Vero's proprietary geospatial project management platform, including in-flight design changes and final as-built routesProviding accurate network maps to state 811 agencies and Vero Networks NOCManaging network maintenance and relocation projects (including emergency maintenance) QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 4+ years' experience in fiber network engineering or OSP project managementThorough understanding of utility engineering, permitting and construction processAbility to develop detailed project schedules and manage work activities to ensure timely completionStrong planning skills, including ability to anticipate and mitigate project riskConstruction cost estimating and budget management experienceThorough understanding of fiber network cost structure and ability to identify and achieve costs savings during project executionUnderstanding of fiber engineering and documentation standards and principlesBS degree or Project Management certificate preferred PREFERRED SKILLS Strong analytical and organizational skillsStrong communications and vendor management skillsStrong project management skillsAbility to develop detailed project schedules and manage work activities to ensure timely completionStrong background in Microsoft Office365 (especially Excel), Google Maps, Google EarthGIS Mapping and data manipulation experience preferred (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.) WHAT WE OFFER: Salary range between, $80k - $100k DOEpaid medical insuranceoption to join dental/vision plansPTO As a condition of employment, Vero participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. After an offer of employment is accepted, new hires will be required to complete an I-9 form and undergo verification through the E-Verify system to confirm employment eligibility. For more information about the E-Verify program, please visit the USCIS E-Verify website.