Project Manager, Fiber Engineering & Construction

Brightspeed • Charlotte, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Brightspeed is looking for a Project Manager, Fiber Engineering & Construction to join our team! This position will be part of the Engineering & Construction Fiber Build team. As a Project Manager you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of engineering projects, network design, construction scheduling & implementation and asset management. The Fiber Build program diverse in nature ranging from Fiber Overbuild & Subsidy deployment, Vendor oversight, Build Milestone & Schedule management, Right of Way, Joint Use, permitting, process development, training & communication and compliance to process. The position will be a critical part of the Engineering and Construction team that will collaboratively manage complex and long duration type projects. This role has C Suite exposure and requires strong business acumen, strong data analytics, the abilities to define and implement groundbreaking ideas, to work within a fast-moving environment to rapidly deliver support and services that have a broad business impact, and desire to have an industry wide impact.

Requirements

• 10+ years Telecommunication experience
• Bachelor’s degree, Engineering degree or equivalent practical work experience
• Project Manager Certification
• Ability to facility project creation and management in standard PM tools (MS Project, SmartSheets, Confluence, JIRA, Service Now)
• Experience with Telcom Network Design systems (IQGeo, GIS, SmallWorld)
• Experience with Telcom Facility Record Management tools (O2, BOSS, AMS)
• Usability & understanding of data visualization tools (PowerBI, Power Apps)
• Vendor & Contract Administration
• Usability & understanding of financial systems (Ariba, SAP, Accounts Payable)
• Ability to create complex Methods & Procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft (More specifically Power Point & Excel), Adobe, and related systems
• Ability to analyze data to drive strategic business decisions is key
• Ability to build a cohesive relationship with multiple departments through training, development, and accountability

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and/or related work experience
• Knowledgeable in NDS, TIRKS, SAP, Fireworks, BidMaster, LeaseNet, WFMT, CLM, APO, FT3, ARMOR, MARTENS, Uniqual, O2, NJUNS, SPANS, JRM
• Experience with Regulatory subsidy compliance

Responsibilities

• Developing and monitoring engineering and construction build plans across various network types
• Coordinating & creating work schedules to ensure on time delivery for both internal workforce and contracted vendors
• Tracking milestone activities for highly complex projects/programs across multiple lines of business both internal and external
• Ensuring compliance requirements are adhered to for all regulatory obligations
• Ensuring projects meet network readiness dates within budget allotments via strong vendor performance management
• Utilizing Cost Per Premise Modeling during design and revision phases
• Drive and facilitate actionable data analysis with partner groups (IT, Business, and Vendors)
• Providing technical oversight and support to OSP build and Operations teams
• Supporting removal of network build roadblocks associated with permitting, contractual interpretation via internal Brightspeed resource, external vendor resources or government bodies
• Collaborating with network leadership and business domain leadership to design and implement future state processes that achieve program goals, and end-to-end process engineering objectives
• Analyzing, capturing, and interrupting Geographic Information System (GIS) and related IQGeo data
• Communicating Training, Job Aids, Methods & Procedures to numerous stakeholders and their teams
• Creating and maintaining IT enhancement requirements for fiber design and build organization
• Performing User Acceptance Technical Testing
• Performing periodic Quality Inspections on the Fiber Build
• Willingness to travel periodically for staff meetings, vendor meets, locale relationship building

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health.
• Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees