We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead complex fiber optic network projects from initiation to completion. In this role, you will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. This position requires strong organizational skills, technical expertise, and the ability to mentor team members while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and oversee the execution of highly complex fiber optic projects for internal and external clients, ensuring successful delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
• Take full ownership of project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Review and analyze project plans, schedules, and progress, providing timely updates to stakeholders, including executive-level reporting.
• Manage resource allocation and ensure project teams are effectively staffed to meet objectives.
• Facilitate and lead project meetings, creating detailed minutes, tracking action items, and ensuring they are integrated into the project schedule for timely completion.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, escalating issues as necessary to maintain project integrity.
• Define program objectives, track progress against key metrics, and manage schedule changes using established change control processes.
• Provide actionable recommendations to Field Technicians, Outside Plant Engineers, and customers to address and resolve performance issues.
• Read and interpret KMZ files and fiber network maps, including understanding cable specifications, buffer tubes, and color codes.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of outside plant (OSP) construction, including permitting, boring, duct placement, cable installation, splicing, and testing.
• Partner with other departments to establish and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), training programs, processes, and policies for complex projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years of relevant experience in project management or fiber optic technology.
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Proficient in project management practices and methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, with the ability to perform data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate project needs to diverse audiences.
• Strong relationship-building skills, enabling effective collaboration across teams and with external partners.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and experienced in fast-paced work environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities to guide and develop team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with workforce management software such as Procore, Vitruvi, or SiteTracker
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects within the sector.
• Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Over 6 years of project management experience, specifically in fiber optic construction

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

As turnkey fiber build experts, ByVerTek, LLC supports large MSOs and telcos, overbuilders, municipal power companies and other clients who build, upgrade and maintain the physical infrastructure that delivers high-speed internet, video, voice and wireless services. The company manages and performs projects related to the aerial and underground construction and engineering functions that carry these services, from residential and commercial builds to state-wide fiber network expansions. For more information, please visit ByVerTek.com .

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