Project Manager - Tx

Glass Roots Construction•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Project Manager understands project deliverables and develops timelines for the individuals and groups involved to keep projects on track. The role requires familiarity with project goals and the responsibilities of all parties. It includes daily management of construction vendors to expedite fiber network construction and splicing, and oversight of timely permitting submissions and engineering and construction vendor performance. The Project Manager serves as a direct point of contact for customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities, and interoffice personnel. The role involves managing internal and external project risks, procuring and allocating resources, supporting the development of RFI/RFPs for engineering and construction projects, and creating and tracking budgets in coordination with Network Operations. The Project Manager also develops and updates processes and procedures, maintains accurate project records in a tracking system, and occasionally meets with municipalities and vendors to review project scope and maintain positive communication. Travel is required.

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 a high level of organization and ensure 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 the individuals and groups involved to keep projects on track.
Manage construction vendors daily to expedite fiber network construction and splicing.
Oversee timely permitting submissions and the 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 prevent shortages and avoid 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 accurate work records in a tracking system.
Occasionally meet with municipalities and vendors to review project scope and maintain positive communication.