Project Manager, OSP Construction & Engineering

Ziply Fiber

3d•$77,000 - $126,000•Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager, OSP Construction & Engineering manages construction projects across residential and commercial segments, ensuring quality and completion on budget and on time. The role works closely with vendor partners and ensures compliance with company and government guidelines. The Project Manager oversees projects from planning through delivery, tracks status and documentation, coordinates internal and external resources, and communicates regularly with leadership and project teams. The role also identifies and resolves risks and issues, contributes lessons learned and best practices, and drives process improvements and automation to support LEAN approaches. The position is remote, though the described work environment is an office setting with extensive computer and telephone use. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, may be needed to meet deadlines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of telecommunications experience or equivalent project management experience.
Experience managing large-scale projects.
Demonstrated experience meeting project commitment deadlines.
Familiarity with Outside Plant (OSP) architectures, including underground, direct buried, aerial, and building applications.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
Understanding of LEAN concepts.
Ability to influence others to meet project objectives.
Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning in varied situations.
Ability to multitask and collaborate effectively to meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to work within critical deadlines and adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and resolve conflicts effectively.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when applicable to meet deadlines.
Must be organized and accountable.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer; sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Manage projects day to day using project management tools, processes, and methodologies to deliver on time, on budget, and with excellent quality.
Serve as the point of contact for project organization and timelines.
Create long- and short-term plans, set milestone targets, and adhere to deadlines.
Take ownership and accountability for project delivery.
Provide status updates across ongoing projects and maintain comprehensive documentation.
Provide regular, streamlined reports to leadership.
Coordinate and host regular meetings to align initiatives, share information, and implement best practices.
Ensure team members have the information and resources needed to perform their tasks.
Coordinate with internal team members on action items and realistic timelines to meet business goals.
Coordinate and facilitate internal and external resources to support timely project completion.
Assess risks continuously and resolve issues or engage others to reduce adverse schedule and quality impacts.
Gather and provide lessons learned, best practices, and innovations to improve processes, procedures, tools, efficiency, and cycle time.
Drive processes and automation supporting LEAN problem-solving approaches.
Perform other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.