OSP Engineering Project Manager

Essential Job Functions:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Lead and manage the complete project lifecycle for OSP fiber designs, from initial planning, site surveys, to final project closeout, ensuring alignment with client requirements, project timelines, and budget constraints.
• Support and collaborate with Associate Director to define project scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, quality standards, and deliverables ensuring alignment with both client expectations and internal executive standards. 
• Risk and Issue Management: Anticipate and proactively address potential project and team challenges, delivering actionable solutions to the Associate Director before issues escalate. 
• Foster clear and consistent communication among internal teams, external customers, and executive leadership to ensure alignment on project goals, updates, and expectations.
• Maintain a high level of accountability and ownership in all aspects of the performance of the program and projects, ensuring consistent alignment with business objectives and quality of work products. 
• Act as the main point of contact with clients for all project-related communications. Address client concerns and ensure project expectations are met.
• Performs other related duties as required

Design and Engineering Oversight:

• Oversee the engineering design process for OSP infrastructure, including fiber routes, pole attachments, conduit systems, and right-of-way analysis, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Work within a team-oriented environment to prepare permitting and construction plans using applicable building and design codes

Scope and Budget Management:

• Define project scope, timelines, costs, resources, and deliverables in alignment with client and internal standards.
• Monitor and control budget to ensure profitability and adherence to project goals.
• Identify out of scope tasks and scope creep to request additional funds to complete the work

Regulatory Compliance:

• Assist with permitting processes, including traffic control plans and environmental reviews, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement and manage QA/QC processes on all engineering designs and deliverables to ensure adherence to OSP standards and technical accuracy.
• Complete technical and QA/QC reviews of drawings, structural reports, and technical letters completed by others providing meaningful feedback and coaching

Business Development and Client Relations:

• Identify and act on sales opportunities with both existing and potential clients to expand OSP Fiber services.
• Build, cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, continuously enhancing service delivery and client satisfaction.

Team Management and Mentorship:

• Lead and mentor project team members, providing guidance to improve performance, technical skills, project delivery standards, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Drive internal process improvements through people, processes, and technology to enhance team efficiency and project delivery.
• Promote integrity and ethics within the team in respect to proper business conduct
• Work with the Vice President of PMO & Innovation to identify and implement process improvements to streamline project workflows and increase internal efficiencies (e.g., Project Dashboard creation, client database process optimization, etc). 
• Coordinate in-house professionals and subconsultants to effectively prioritize multiple conflicting projects and goals to successfully complete deliverables within established budgets and deadlines

Data Management and Reporting:  

• Ensure accurate data entry, tracking, and management of all project-related information within Azimuth’s Sitetracker platform or other company-required systems, and client databases as required.
• Generate specific reports to manage and monitor all project and financial aspects effectively.
• Executive Updates: Provide timely and accurate updates to executive management on project progress, team performance, and any emerging risks or opportunities. 
• Information Flow: Act as a central point of communication, ensuring critical information is disseminated efficiently between team members and leadership to support informed decision-making. 
• Proactive Issue Reporting: Identify potential challenges or delays and communicate these proactively to the team and executive management, along with recommended solutions or mitigations. 

Staffing and Training: 

• Ensure proper project staffing by assessing resource needs and coordinating with HR to onboard internal team members or recruit external 1099 contractors and subcontractors, as necessary. 
• Manage and evaluate staffing options for projects, including identifying skill gaps, interviewing potential hires, and overseeing the selection of qualified sub-vendors to meet project demands and maintain quality standards. 

Onboarding Coordination and Training:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training plans for new employees, contractors, and subvendors, ensuring they understand project scope, OSP standards, and company procedures.
• Knowledge Transfer: Provide technical guidance and hands-on support during the onboarding process to ensure new team members are proficient in OSP design, permitting, and construction processes.
• Process Alignment: Train new staff and subvendors on company tools and platforms, including project management software, design systems, and reporting requirements, to ensure seamless integration into workflows.
• Standards and Best Practices: Ensure all newly onboarded personnel understand and adhere to industry regulations, safety standards, and company-specific protocols for OSP project execution.

Travel:

• Travel to project locations and client meetings as needed, including both in-state and out-of-state travel, to ensure project success and maintain strong client relationships.
• Coordinate and conduct on-site visits to oversee project progress, address client concerns, train staff, and ensure alignment with project objectives and company standards.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on OSP engineering standards, industry best practices, and technological advancements.
• Attend project status meetings with both internal teams and external clients as required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, easily adapting to changing tasks and priorities
• Ability to manage time to meet multiple daily deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective and active listening skills
• Organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and maintain schedules
• Excellent problem solving, research, and analytic skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and seek guidance and direction from others, while providing design guidance to other team members
• Always present yourself in a professional manner
• Always demonstrate a positive work attitude
• Demonstrate practices and behaviors in accordance with applicable laws, codes, and standards
• Valid driver’s license required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree is required (within Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Telecommunications, Architectural Design, or related field preferred)
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in OSP engineering and/or telecommunications project management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD and GIS concepts, theories, principles, and practices is preferred
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience managing and training staff is required
• Architectural or Engineering License is preferred
• Experience with project financial management is highly preferred
• Solid proficiency in the comprehension of codes, standards, and ordinances is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of buildings, rooftops, and equipment