Senior OSP Project Manager

Senior OSP Project Manager

Department: Fiber - Fiber Network Design and Implementation Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Grand Blanc, MI

Reporting To: Gordon Caverly

Description

This role is responsible for successfully executing assigned OSP fiber network design and implementation projects across multiple markets. These projects will build our nation's infrastructure by delivering the transformative power of gigabit fiber access to rural communities.

The Senior OSP Project Manager is responsible for successfully overseeing fiber design and implementation projects. The OSP PM directs OSP Residents & Inspectors, who oversee the construction teams, to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget to the required standard. The OSP Manager provides updates to the entire team to strategically manage risk, monitor finances, provide the required status updates to the customer, and ensure each phase of work is delivered based on the schedule.

This role requires strong leadership, facilitation, management, and client relationship skills. This position will partner across the JSI organization, construction vendors, and the client's organization to plan and execute project delivery.

If you have a track record of successfully managing complex OSP FTTH, FTTX, or other construction projects and have strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and facilitation skills, then this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive the delivery of the overall OSP FTTH project.
• Monitor construction progress, oversee scheduling, and track budget to spending status.
• Function as the primary interface for the client. Build strong working relationships by providing regular status updates, facilitating alignment meetings, and leading escalation discussions.
• Coordinate closely with the Engineer to ensure design plans are understood and followed.
• Manage a dynamic and complex supply chain inventory of materials and logistics.
• Build strong working relationships with construction vendors to ensure high-quality, on-schedule, and within-budget construction.
• Manage regular meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on progress and manage risks.
• Ensure the detailed project plan is followed and drive the entire team to work together to achieve results.
• Comfort with challenging environments and regular multi-tasking and reprioritization.
• This position is integral to our vision, strategy, and overall growth plans and requires strong leadership, people skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, construction, and/or management of OSP fiber and/or copper projects is desired.
• Experience creating high-level OSP designs with AutoCAD, Google Earth, or GIS platforms is preferred.
• Prior experience as an OSP Resident, OSP Engineer, or similar role is preferred.
• Traveling to construction sites is a requirement of the role and may be required for extended periods of time.
• Experience with personnel management is preferred.
• Comfort in a rapidly changing environment with competing and shifting priorities.
• A keen sense of urgency.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as listening and interpretation skills.
• A high degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams).
• High school diploma or GED required.

Benefits

At JSI, you will have a rewarding and challenging career on every level of the organization. JSI is committed to providing our employees with the following:

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A diverse, dynamic, and stimulating work environment.
• Educational opportunities.
• Work-life balance.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.