Project Manager, OSP

Congruex; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

Congruex is seeking a Project Manager to define scope, coordinate a project team, and develop detailed work plans for OSP telecom initiatives in Columbus, OH. You will manage vendors and contractors, drive on-time delivery, analyze data, and report progress to stakeholders while upholding quality standards and safety.

The role requires a strong background in telecom project management and fiber optics, with emphasis on collaboration and results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or building science.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience with end-to-end telecom projects and outside/inside plant.
• Experience with fiber optic/carrier/collocation services.
• Strong analytical and data reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team including vendors and contractors.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and estimates.
• Coordinate project resources and monitor progress.
• Provide status reports to customers and stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements to reduce cycle times.
• Ensure tracking system accuracy and data reporting.
• Attend customer meetings to resolve issues.
• Manage capacity, production, and cycle time expectations.

Skills

Fiber optics

Project management

Vendor management

Data analysis

SQL

Excel

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Construction Management/Civil Eng/Architecture)

Tools

SQL

MS Excel

Visio

Google Earth

Job description

Job Profile

Job Title: Project Manager, OSP

Reports To: Project Sponsor

Employment Status: Exempt

Primary Location: Columbus, OH

Compensation: $100,000 - $135,000 + Full Benefits

CNS, a Congruex Company, is looking for a Project Manager to join our team. Learn more about our operating unit at: www.Congruex.com

Who Is Congruex

Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.

We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us?

Your New Job

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for defining project scope and objectives, coordinating activities of a project team, and identifying resources. Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. Responsible for project tracking and analysis in order to take action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems. Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead a project team within a designated area including vendors and contractors.


• Manage tasks to ensure on time completion.


• Manage capacity, production, and cycle time expectations.


• Lead internal meetings with other managers and team members to review the status of the program and implement changes as necessary to ensure timely completion.


• Attend customer meetings to provide customer with comprehensive status reports and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise.


• Ensure that all work is maintained in a tracking system with complete accuracy.


• Develop and update processes and procedures to streamline workflows.


• Identify innovative ways to reduce work cycle times and increase quality.


• Retrieve, analyze, transform, and report data for business intelligence.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience with various fiber optic / carrier / collocation products and services in an operational, engineering or implementation role.


• Experience with FTTx, Long Haul, DCC turnkey builds


• Deadline driven, self-motivated, and technically savvy.


• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.


• Superior time management skills.


• Extremely organized with strong attention to detail.


• Ability to be flexible, take direction with ease, including changes to schedule and workflow priorities.


• Critical thinking skills: make assessments and provide solutions to problems.


• Ability to maintain professional tact in a fast-paced work environment with internal personnel and clients.


• Superior customer service. Dedication to providing customers “White Glove Service”.


• Relationship management experience (government/city officials, clients, etc.) preferred.


• Civil/and or telecommunications construction background preferred.


• Experience conducting end to end project management of large telecommunications projects; able to provide technical and analytical guidance to a project team.


• Experience managing Outside Plant and Inside Plant projects.


• Advanced experience with SQL, MS Excel, Visio, and Google Earth.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree is typically preferred in:


• Construction Management


• Civil Engineering


• Architecture


• Building Science


• Minimum 5 years Project Management experience.


• I-3 years of experience in construction or project coordination roles.


• Internships, co-op programs, or assistant roles during college are often counted toward experience.


• Typical early roles include:
  
  
  
  • Assistant Project Manager
  
  
  • Field Engineer
  
  
  • Estimator
  
  
  • Scheduler
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able and willing to work indoors and outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions


• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement


• Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds


• Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting


• Must be able to stand, walk, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time


• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hard hat, and any applicable safety gear

Minimum Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

• PMP certification preferred.

Why Work At Congruex

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family. We offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits


• 401(k) Program with a Company Match.


• Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts


• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave


• Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options


• The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

The Fine Print

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.