Construction Project Manager (Fibre)

Job Description of Construction Project Manager (Fiber) Melbourne :

Essential Position Functions

• Plan, coordinate, oversee and inspect new, rebuild and upgrade (Fiber, and HFC) construction projects with in-house and subcontractor crews.
• Perform (Fiber and HFC) field engineering, and work with (Fiber and HFC) Network drafters/designers to create efficient route designs and cost estimates.
• Coordinate and obtain access and ROW (right-of-way) agreements when required.
• OSP/Fiber Optic/ Landline experience
• Coordinates permitting and pole applications, joint-trenching, and make-ready for utility poles
• Functions as the company representative with other utility and state/local entities for field meetings when opening/closing permits.
• Inspect (Fiber and HFC) networks and ensure backbone is available for launch or product deployments.
• Ensure all customer standards, processes and procedures for network design and deployment are followed.
• Estimate network construction costs, prepare budgets and track expenses.
• Coordinate all customer implementation activities including site walk-throughs, node placements and subcontract labor.
• Oversee all in-house and sub-contractor invoices and process billing to TrueNet accounts billing team.
• Responsible for all material inventory including quantifying orders, receiving and issuing equipment/materials out to crews.
• Coordinate and assign daily tasks to project team.

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Telecommunications OSP infrastructure design, and construction including node splits, plant extensions and building entrance facilities.
• Working knowledge of Fiber and HFC (hybrid fiber coaxial) infrastructure design and construction principles for broadband plant required.
• Ability to learn, utilize and work efficiently in customer systems and databases required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Intermediate ability with Windows operating systems.
• Intermediate level ability with Microsoft office applications - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner. .
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.