OSP Project Manager

The OSP Project Manager is a vital part of the overall Wyyerd team. Wyyerd has near-term plans to accelerate expansion of its FTTH fiber plant throughout Arizona. The OSP Project Manager is responsible for working with outside plant engineers, municipalities and others to enable the rapid deployment of a Backbone infrastructure and FTTH fiber network.

About This Role

The OSP Project Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of outside plant (OSP) projects. This position is responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting the quality standards set by Wyyerd. The OSP Project Manager will coordinate with contractors and internal teams to facilitate effective communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, this role involves identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to ensure success.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage the end-to-end process of a fiber network within communities, residential developments and main roadways throughout major cities/municipalities throughout Arizona.
• Lead Inspectors in site visits and inspections to ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the project team
• Manage project scope, resources and timelines
• Oversee the management of contractors and vendors to ensure daily production is being met and on schedule for end of month delivery of backbone, cabinets, open trench opportunities, and homes passed
• Communicate effectively with all teams and individuals, internal and external, involved in the end-to-end construction process
• Identify roadblocks for management and identify/recommend solutions.
• Effectively forecast, track, and report out on results on a daily basis on daily conf calls or in office meetings
• Work weekends on an as needed basis to ensure delivery of homes passed
• Other duties as required

Experience/Qualifications

• College degree and/or equivalent 5-10 years experience in OSP Project Management
• Ability to understand/manage the FTTH network construction process
• Working computer knowledge, Google suite preferred
• Understanding and interpreting fiber construction maps/drawings
• Clean MVR
• Understanding of OSP/ISP lit fiber services

Additional Requirements

• Requires sitting, hearing and talking, standing and walking, and infrequent bending at the waist, twisting of the upper body, kneeling, walking on uneven surfaces, squeezing and crouching.
• Requires infrequent lifting and carrying of from 1-40 pounds.