Project Manager, Fiber Operations - Location Varies

Project Manager, Fiber Operations - Location Varies

at Mercury Broadband

FULL TIME

Job Expires: 4w 2d

Job Description

Project Manager, Fiber Operations

Are you well organized and skilled in creating and long-term plan? Can you effectively communicate that plan to others? Do you have experience constructing and building complex fiber systems from the ground up? Come work in a fast-growing environment to help create the next fiber option to thousands across the Midwest today.

Organization:Mercury Broadband is a leading providerofhigh-speed internetand digitalphone service. The Company was founded in Topeka, KS,after recognizing a needforBroadband Internet access in ruralAmerica.A hybrid approachtoserving these "last-mile" customers was developed by extending high-capacityfiberoptic networks with therange, reliability,andflexibility ofcarrier-classwireless technologies. Today Mercury Broadband'srapidlyexpandingnetworkisheadquarteredinKansasCity andprovides Internetaccess to communitiesthroughoutfivestates across theMidwest.

Position Summary:The Project Manager(PM),FiberOperations position at Mercury Broadband assists in the planning,implementing, andexecuting of FTTxOSP construction projects. Thisrole focuson accelerating productivity with the Company's fiberoperations by working with FTTxOSP design,construction managers, localjurisdiction, andpermitting teamsto meet project timelines. The PMrole isto act asthe singlepointofcontactforall FTTxOSP construction project requirements anddeliverables in their markets. The PM's role involvesworkingwith lowlevelengineering designs,constructiondrawings,notes,and various other buildrequirements. In addition,PMs ensure theaccuracyof materials, labor,and overall costs to ensureMercury Broadband's Gross Margins andDirect Project Costs (DPCs) are met.

Location:Kansas City, Kansas, Ft. Wayne IN Region, Columbus Oh, North Branch MI, Kalamazoo MI, Grand Rapids MI

Position Type:Full-Time(Remote/Hybrid)

Compensation:CompetitivePay

Benefits:Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Training

KeyResponsibilities:

SupportFTTx OSP designteamsby coordinatingonlowlevelfiberoptic construction plans and permitting requirements

ReviewfiberdesignBOMsandvalidatepreliminarycostestimates

Developprojectplanstomeetconstruction timelinesandsupportsubscriber connectivity needs

Initializematerials procurementforprojectsandcoordinatematerial delivery schedules tosupport the needs of each market

Utilizethe Company'sconstructionplanningandimplementationsoftware tolead teamsconsisting of internal andexternal resources including Construction Managersand/or Supervisors, Engineers, and others

Communicatewithlocalgoverningauthoritiestocoordinate permitting, identify plantconflicts, and attend utility coordinationmeetings as required

Preparereportsonconstructionprojectprogress andprepare velocityprojections to estimate project completion

WorkcloselywithSeniorLeadershipandothermembersoftheMercury team to schedule,update,andidentify roadblocks andfindefficiencies in theoperations of ourfiber deployment programs

Attendprojectorinterdepartmentalmeetingsasrequired

Travelto othermarketsasneeded

SkillsandRequirements:

Understandingoffiberconstructionplans

Abilitytoleverage geospatialtoolssuchasGoogleEarthandQGIS

Provenleadershipskills

Costandrisk managementskills

Excellentcommunication,interpersonalandnegotiationskills

Interpersonalskills

Abilitytomakeimportantdecisionsunderpressure

Problem-solvingskills

Abilitytodelegateeffectively

A strong communicatoranda greatlistener, enabling you tointeract effectively with other PM's, clients, landlord and vendors.

Beingateam playerinthetruest sense,withanabilityto workwithpartners across different time zones

Awork ethictodrive projects andtasks to finishontime,overcomingany obstacles along the way

Theexpertise to solveproblems,drawingon yourexperience andusingexisting resources

AbilitytouseMicrosoftExcel,Word,OutlookandPowerPoint.

ExperienceusingConstruction ManagementSoftwaresuchasSiteTracker or Vitruvi.

Adesiretotaketheinitiative,seizingopportunitieswhenyouseethem

ExperienceRequirements:

4+ years telecom fiber construction experience, preferably FTTH

Highlevelunderstanding ofequipment,methodology,processes, and terminology as it relates to telecom construction requirements.

2+yearshands-on experiencewithmanaginglargeapplicationprojects

Experience workingwithlocalgoverningauthoritiestosupportpermittingneeds

Experience with fiber construction safety requirements

Mercury Broadband is committed toa diverse and inclusive workplace. Mercury is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

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Salary

Not Specified

Location

Arcola Indiana United States

Job Overview

JOB POSTED:

2 days ago

JOB EXPIRES:

4w 2d

JOB TYPE

Full Time

EDUCATION

Any

EXPERIENCE

N/A

VACANCIES

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