Kinetic Project Manager

Uniti; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti is seeking a Project Manager to oversee external contractor construction for fiber builds from launch through placement. You will coordinate with external vendors and internal cross-functional teams to ensure tasks are updated, milestones stay on track, and monthly forecasts for HH and job completions are maintained.

You will manage project dependencies, resolve interferences, and support risk mitigation efforts while delivering high-quality customer service and clear explanations of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience coordinating with external vendors and internal teams.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end placement process with external vendors and internal teams.
• Maintain timely facility readiness and meet due dates; oversee OSP resources.
• Explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Customer service

Independent worker

Team player

Fast learner

Adaptability

Education

College degree

Tools

Industry-standard tools/software

Job description

About the Role

The Project Manager will oversee external contractor construction for fiber builds from launch through placement. This role coordinates with external vendors and internal cross-functional teams throughout the project life cycle to ensure tasks are updated, project milestones remain on track, and monthly forecasts for HH and job completions are maintained. The Project Manager will also manage project dependencies, resolve interferences, and support risk mitigation efforts.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate can manage and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment, is familiar with industry-standard tools and software, and takes a proactive approach to staying current with technological advancements. A strong understanding of telecommunications regulatory and compliance requirements is also highly beneficial. Above all, this role requires a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining high standards in every professional interaction.

What You'll Do

• Manage the end-to-end placement process, including coordination with external vendors and internal teams, oversight of OSP resources to ensure timely facility readiness, and collaboration with Local Operations, Local Engineering and all internal teams.

• Manage complex fiber builds in partnership with internal departments, fostering strong working relationships to maintain workflow continuity, meet committed due dates, and achieve departmental goals.

Do You Have?

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving business needs
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
• Ability to understand and clearly explain complex circuit installations
• Ability to understand and clearly explain OSP topology

• Ability to provide recommendations for process improvements

• Ability to be assertive and elevate issues with internal departments as needed to maintain proper workflow for customer orders

• Strict attention to detail

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively as both an individual contributor and a team member

• Experience working directly with customers, with the ability to communicate professionally and empathetically
• A commitment tomaintainingthe highest standards of customer service and satisfaction in all professional interactions.
• Ability to follow up and follow through on multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment

• College degree and 2-4 years professional level experience; or 6+ years professional level related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related experiencerequired.

Even Better

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-pacedenvironment

• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and software, as well as a proactive approach to staying updated with the latest technological advancements

• A solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in the telecommunications sector is highly beneficial

• Management of Contractor experience

The starting compensation range for this job is $63,400 to $72,000

Physical Tasks

- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasional: 0-33% |Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% |Lifting -Lowering >1-15lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs

- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance

: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier