Long Haul Fiber Test & Acceptance Project Manager

Zayo Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Zayo Group is seeking a Long Haul Fiber Test & Acceptance Project Manager to lead and coordinate our long haul OSP deployment. You will ensure projects align with budgets, schedules, and customer expectations while interfacing with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

The role involves on-site work, travel to client sites, and weekly on-call duties to support outages and restoration efforts. Experience in telecom and OSP management is essential.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in telecommunications with outside plant, fiber optics, architectures and project management.
• Three+ years with outside plant construction and large capital projects.
• Fiber splicing/testing knowledge not required but a plus.
• Familiar with Email, MS Excel, Word, Google Earth and AutoCad.
• Able to manage multiple aggressive RFP and design/construction schedules.
• Read and understand construction and fiber splicing documents.
• Familiar with OSP management: quoting, construction, troubleshooting and delivery.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate long haul OSP deployment to meet customer expectations and standards.
• Respond to outages during weekly on-call rotation.
• Coordinate access to customer and network points for fiber splicing/testing vendors.
• Plan and implement fiber connectivity programs within budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate internal and external resources for timely project completion.
• Oversee procurement of equipment and materials for projects.
• Track project budgets and progress in Salesforce and other trackers.
• Interface with customers, subcontractors, authorities, and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Vendor coordination

Budget management

Reading construction documents

RFP scheduling

Communication

Field surveys

Driving to sites

Education

Bachelor's degree, preferred

Tools

AutoCad

Google Earth

MS Excel

Word

Job description

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

Job Title

Long Haul Fiber Test & Acceptance Project Manager

Job Summary

To manage and coordinate Zayo's long haul OSP deployment in order to meet customer expectations and Zayo standards. Our Long Haul Fiber Test & Acceptance Project Manager will ensure consistency and budget alignments.

Responsibilities

• Mandatory on call duty to respond to network outages and emergency restoration activities on a weekly rotation with other OSP PMs.
• Coordinate access to customer and network points of presence for fiber splicing and testing vendors.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of fiber connectivity solutions programs and projects that adhere to approved plans, budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate and facilitate with internal and external resources to effect the timely completion of projects.
• Oversee product and/or service of the unit(s) managed may involve highly technical activities or programs; or policies, procedures, controls and services required to support the sound financial, operational and competitive position of the company.
• Implement commercial and carrier fiber networks, infrastructure, backbone and lateral builds.
• Work within a Data Center environment implementing customer-installation projects and services.
• Create and track project budgets in relationship to Network Operations.
• Provide direct interface with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities and interoffice personnel. Support customer meetings as necessary which requires in person meetings and travel to client and/or construction sites.
• Oversee procurement of equipment and materials related to the assigned projects.
• Verify and update project documentation.
• Timely tracking of project progress and budget in Salesforce and manual tracker.
• Timely update of budget requests, purchase orders, project close out and internal service orders in Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree, preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of familiarity with all types of outside plant construction and experience managing large capital projects.
• Fiber optic cable splicing and testing knowledge not required but preference will be given to candidates with this experience.
• Familiar with Email, MS Excel, Word, Google Earth and AutoCad.
• Ability to manage multiple aggressive RFP and design construction schedules and responses.
• Ability to understand and read construction and fiber splicing documents.
• Familiarity with all facets of OSP management, including quoting, construction, troubleshooting and delivery.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive as required to his/her assigned projects in order to ensure on time and on budget delivery.
• Ability to perform on-site surveys and attend required field meetings to ensure projects meet the delivery/ commitment dates identified.
• Ability to occasionally to meet with various municipalities and vendors to review project scope and to ensure positive communication is maintained.
• Mandatory on call duty will be assigned on a weekly rotation with other OSP Project Managers.

Compensation & Benefits

It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Biometric Data Collection

As part of the application, hiring, onboarding, and/or employment process, Zayo or its affiliates, partners, and vendors may collect, store, and use biometric identifiers and biometric information (collectively, “Biometric Data”), such as fingerprints, facial geometry scans or other unique biological characteristics. CLEAR1 may collect Biometric Data, including facial geometry scans and/or other biometric identifiers, to authenticate your identity. Biometric Data will be retained pursuant to CLEAR1’s policies, which can be found here:

Zayo will not sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from any applicant's or employee's Biometric Data. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge this disclosure. Prior to any collection of Biometric Data — including through CLEAR — you may be presented with a separate consent form and asked to provide your written authorization in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI), and other applicable biometric privacy statutes.