Remote OSP Project Manager - Colorado

Insight Global is looking for an OSP Project Manager to join our team supporting a large telecommunications customer. This individual will be responsible for providing end-to-end customer support, solutions, planning and implementing fiber connectivity solutions, managing customer orders, handling customer service requests, coordinating installations, executing and serving as single point of contact for customers, post-sale, providing direction and project ownership by leading the implementation, execution and communication of projects / orders for customers. This is a remote position but the person must sit in Colorado. Pay is up to $50/hr

Responsibilities:
• Daily management of splicing vendors across multiple projects to expedite the splicing and testing of fiber optic routes.
• Assess and validate requirements (routing, fiber counts, hut spacing, etc.) for new route planning to ensure route objectives are clearly defined and meet stakeholder requirements.
• Coordinates access to customer and network points of presence for fiber splicing and testing vendors.
• Provides specialized telecommunications technical expertise related to fiber optic splicing & testing.
• Collaborates with internal project managers to refine project schedules and budgets. Actively manage schedule, vendor process and documentation requirements and budget throughout project execution.
• Ensure compliance with splicing activity maintenance scheduling and customer notification processes.
• Provides direct interface with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities and interoffice personnel. Supports customer meetings as necessary which requires in person meetings and travel to client and/or construction sites.
• Oversees procurement of equipment and materials required for project implementation. Actively monitor material stock and order lead times to negate material delays.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and develop contingency plans.
• Conduct construction resource planning to ensure project objectives are met.
• Develop RFPs for the splicing & testing of routes. Manage the RFP process and negotiate with bidders to ensure the lowest qualified awards are made. Diligently manage the contract terms throughout the life of each contract.
• Provide project-level and executive project reporting including regular updates to our key stakeholders.
• Ensure routes are delivered on time, on budget and as per construction standards.
• Deliver splicing documents to the support teams in a timely manner to ensure route is properly documented.
• Must perform on-site surveys and attend field meetings required to ensure projects meet the delivery/ commitment dates identified.
• Required to meet with various municipalities and vendors to review project scope and to ensure positive communication is maintained.

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Must haves:
• 5+ years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience.
• Fiber optic cable splicing and testing knowledge.
• ODTR Experience
• Experience with EXFO fast reporter

Plusses:
Bachelor's Degree preferred, preferably in Engineering or other related technical field, or equivalent work experience. Business degree/acumen a plus

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.