Project officer h1.location_city

Description

Responsibilities

• Oversight of fiber design and implementation, and build of FTTH projects.
• Provide directions to OSP Residents and Inspectors who oversee the construction teams to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget, to the required standard. The OSP Program 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.
• Oversees and drives the delivery of the overall OSP FTTH project.
• Monitor construction progress, oversee scheduling, and track budget to spending status.
• Primary interface with 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.
• Manages a dynamic and complex supply chain inventory of materials and logistics.
• Builds strong working relationships with construction vendors to ensure high-quality, on-schedule, and within-budget construction.
• Managing regular meetings with clients, stakeholders, and project managers to report on progress and manage risks.
• Ensures the detailed project plan is followed and drives the entire team to work together to achieve results.
• Comfort with fast-paced 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field, MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of experience successfully managing complex OSP FTTH Construction projects
• Must know FTTH OSP Engineering and Construction, MS Office, MS Project is a must, organized, and resourceful.
• Prior experience as an OSP Resident, OSP Engineer, or similar role is preferred
• Comfort in a rapidly changing environment with competing and shifting priorities
• Strong 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, Site Tracker, Visio, Teams)
• Experience with AutoCAD, Google Earth, or GIS platforms is a plus
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Generous PTO and travel support.
• Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.