Project Manager

HBK Engineering, LLC•Atlanta, GA

11d•$85,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HBK Engineering is seeking a Project Manager with telecommunications industry experience, fiber to the home (FTTH) projects preferred, to lead outside plant engineering and design delivery for utility clients. This role owns engineering delivery from route planning and OSP design through permitting, and is accountable for schedule, budget, quality, and the client relationship on assigned projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited program
5+ years of relevant project experience
Experience in the telecommunication industry required; fiber to the home (FTTH) project experience preferred
Working knowledge of underground fiber construction methods, including directional boring, trenching, conduit and vault placement, and surface restoration
Familiarity with aerial construction methods, with willingness to develop pole attachment and make-ready expertise as project needs evolve
Utility design and/or coordination experience
Experience supporting an engineering design team through all phases of project design
Familiarity with area agencies, municipalities, and governing jurisdictions
Exposure to contract negotiation and management
Financial management and budget control capabilities
Leadership and team skills, including experience mentoring junior staff
Problem-solving and troubleshooting expertise
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software

Responsibilities

Lead project teams consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel through design, modification, analysis, and constructability of new and existing utility systems
Act as team lead in coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of utility engineering work
Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Work on challenging assignments including investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving engineering and construction-related issues
Adhere to safety initiatives as needed by the organization
Direct design teams producing underground and aerial OSP construction prints, splice diagrams, fiber assignments, and bills of material
Oversee underground route design including directional boring, trenching, conduit and vault placement, potholing, and restoration requirements
Coordinate with GIS/mapping teams on route data and design platform workflows (3-GIS, VETRO, IQGeo, or similar)
Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
Coordinate utility design and relocation efforts on behalf of utility infrastructure owners
Perform independent reviews of work performed by project teams for quality assurance
Drive permitting through DOT, municipal, and railroad authorities; track approval cycle times and escalate aging submittits
Manage right-of-way, easement, and street opening/excavation permits; coordinate utility locates and traffic control requirements
Manage pole attachment applications and joint use coordination with electric and telecom pole owners as project needs require
Support the preparation and review of proposals, contracts, and cost estimates
Create proposals in coordinated effort with project team leadership, contractors, and other key team members
Assist in negotiating revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and clients
Complete project financial accruals and forecasts with guidance from project team leadership
Control expenditures to meet budget allocations and financial targets
Identify project/program budget, forecast, and authorization concerns early and escalate or develop resolutions to meet required project metrics
Monitor program financial risks and opportunities; support analysis of variances to budget, quarterly plan, and month-over-month variance analysis
Act as day-to-day client point of contact; run status meetings and issue weekly and monthly progress reporting
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely to meet client requirements
Support the development and mentoring of resources within the organization
Mentor designers and project coordinators; support QA/QC and training on client-specific standards
Support training of project coordinators in project management best practices
Travel as needed for project requirements and client meetings