Project Manager - Tx

Glass Roots Construction, LLC•Austin, TX

9d•$95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for understanding project deliverables and creating timelines for the individuals and groups involved to keep projects on track. The role involves daily management of construction vendors working on fiber network construction and splicing, overseeing timely permit submissions and vendor performance, and coordinating with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities, and interoffice personnel. The Project Manager manages internal and external project risks, procures and allocates resources, supports development of RFI/RFPs for engineering and construction, creates and tracks project budgets in relation to Network Operations, and develops and updates processes to streamline workflows. All work must be accurately maintained in a tracking system. The role occasionally requires meetings with municipalities and vendors to review project scope and maintain positive communication. Travel is required, listed as 25%. The posted schedule lists day shift Monday through Friday and night shift Sunday through Thursday.

Requirements

At least 4 years of familiarity with all types of outside plant construction and experience managing large capital projects.
At least 2 years of experience with telecom construction and design, especially FTTx.
Ability to manage multiple aggressive RFP and design/construction schedules and responses.
Ability to understand and read construction documents.
Comfort delivering reports directly to the CEO.
Ability to lead a team through effective communication.
Ability to maintain organization through daily job allocation.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Excellence in budgeting financial resources.
Proficiency with email, MS Suite (including Excel and Word), G Suite (including Sheets and Slides), and Google Earth.

Nice To Haves

Strong data entry skills.
Strong background in field management.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Process and documentation orientation with a focus on continuous improvement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Google Suite, Zoho, and project management tools.
Understanding of utility construction processes and terminology.

Responsibilities

Understand project deliverables and create timelines for people and groups involved to keep projects on track.
Manage construction vendors daily to expedite construction and splicing of fiber networks.
Oversee timely permitting submissions and on-time performance of engineering and construction vendors.
Interface directly with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities, and interoffice personnel.
Manage internal and external risks throughout the project lifecycle, including risks related to planning designs and government policies.
Procure and allocate resources to avoid shortages and unnecessary delays.
Support development of RFI/RFPs for engineering and construction of new projects.
Create and track project budgets in relationship to Network Operations.
Develop and update processes and procedures to streamline workflows.
Maintain complete accuracy of work in a tracking system.
Occasionally meet with municipalities and vendors to review project scope and maintain positive communication.
Deliver reports directly to the CEO.
Maintain daily job allocation and lead a team through effective communication.
Travel approximately 25%.