JDH - Fiber Project Manager

JDH Infrastructure Group; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JDH Infrastructure Group is seeking a Project Manager for the Fiber Division in Indiana. You will oversee planning, execution, and closure of fiber projects, balancing schedule, budget, and quality while coordinating between clients and internal teams.

The role requires proactive communication, leadership, and field experience in OSP construction. Some travel is required to ensure projects meet objectives and timelines.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma required.
• Experience: Field experience in aerial, underground, and/or splicing disciplines.
• Technical Skills: Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and documents for OSP facilities.
• Knowledge: Understanding of OSP construction processes, materials, pricing, and project management.
• Technology Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and field smartphone usage.
• Competencies: Strong organizational, decision-making, problem-solving, multitasking, adaptability; excellent communication and leadership.
• Travel: Some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and scope projects with pre-bid input and senior management
• Develop and manage work plans, resources, and schedule
• Coordinate staffing and external contractors to meet timelines
• Monitor progress, quality, and adherence to budget and safety standards
• Maintain project documentation, forms, and as-built records
• Communicate with clients and internal teams; manage change orders and risks
• Lead post-project evaluations and client relationship management

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Problem solving

Multitasking

Adaptability

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Field smartphones

Job description

Job Overview:As a Project Manager in the Fiber Division, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, tracking, and closure of assigned projects. This role requires a proactive approach in monitoring both the financial and physical aspects of projects, with a focus on successful delivery according to specified objectives and timelines. The Project Manager will serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and effective coordination throughout the project lifecycle.Key Responsibilities:Project Planning:• Pre-Bid & Scope Definition: Attend pre-bid meetings with the Estimator, gather requirements, and refine project scope in collaboration with senior management and clients.• Work Plan Development: Create a comprehensive work plan detailing the sequence of activities required to achieve project success.• Resource Allocation: Identify and allocate necessary resources, including labor, materials, equipment, and permits, and establish a project schedule that optimizes these resources.• Stakeholder Review: Regularly review and revise the project schedule with all relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.• Objective Setting: Define clear metrics for evaluating project success, including key performance indicators such as hours, costs, revenues, and timelines.Project Scheduling:• Resource Coordination: Collaborate with Construction Managers to plan and schedule resources effectively for project execution.• Documentation: Prepare and organize the final job folder, ensuring all necessary forms, work orders, and supporting documents are complete.• Transition to Execution: Meet with the Construction Manager to transition the project to the implementation phase, ensuring all aspects are understood and agreed upon.• Staffing: Select and manage project staff, ensuring they are appropriately skilled and oriented to the project requirements.• External Resources: Engage and manage any necessary external contractors/vendors/suppliers to support project activities.Project Implementation:• Leadership & Team Focus: Provide leadership and support to the project team, ensuring adherence to best practices and business standards.• Execution: Implement the project plan, monitoring progress, and making adjustments as necessary to meet project goals.• Documentation & Communication: Maintain detailed records of project progress and establish a regular communication schedule with stakeholders, including clients and internal teams.• Quality Assurance: Regularly review the quality of work completed, ensuring it meets the project’s standards, and manage project close-out activities, including splicing, site clean-up, and as-built drawings.Project Control:• Cost Management: Manage project resources within budget guidelines, focusing on cost control and margin optimization.• Risk Management: Identify risks and opportunities to ensure projects meet or exceed financial objectives.• Financial Oversight: Monitor and approve budgeted expenditures, manage cash flow, and ensure all financial records are up to date.• Change Management: Proactively manage change orders, ensuring all scope changes are documented and communicated effectively.Project Evaluation:• Performance Review: Ensure project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.• Outcome Evaluation: Lead post-project evaluations to identify factors contributing to project success or challenges.Client Liaison:• Account Management: Identify and develop strategic client relationships, ensuring ongoing customer satisfaction.• Communication: Engage with clients to understand their needs and develop tailored business solutions.On-Call Duties:• Emergency Callouts: Be available for on-call duties, responding to emergency callouts as needed to address urgent project issues or client needs. This includes coordinating with team members to resolve problems swiftly and minimizing impact on ongoing operations.Additional Responsibilities:• Undertake special projects or other duties as assigned.Qualifications:• Education: High School diploma required.• Experience: Field experience in aerial, underground, and/or splicing disciplines.• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documents related to OSP facilities.• Knowledge: Strong understanding of OSP construction processes, materials, pricing, and project management.• Technology Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiar with using smartphones for field communications.• Competencies: Strong organizational skills, decision-making ability, problem-solving creativity, multitasking capability, and adaptability. Excellent communication and leadership skills with a focus on fostering teamwork.• Travel: Some travel required.