Long-Haul Implementation Project Manager (Central and Eastern Time Zones)

Company DescriptionZayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.Zayo isseekingaLong HaulDeployment Project Managerto be a critical member of thelong haulproject team responsible for management of turnkey construction contracts. Our Long HaulDeployment Project Managerutilizestight project controls and proactive problem solving toanticipateand mitigate issues and keep projects on time and on budget. Our Long HaulDeployment Project Managermaintainstransparent and effective communications with stakeholders. Our Long HaulDeployment Project Managerreports directly to theLongHaulDeployment Sr Manager.NOTE: The team is open to this position working remotely within the United States, preferable in the Central and Eastern Time Zones. ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and negotiate OSP construction contracts. Collaborate with legal teams to ensure contract terms and conditionscomply withproject specifications and legal standards.Diligentlymonitorproject activities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations throughout the life of each contract.Evaluate and process change orders. Assess impactstoproject budget,scheduleand scope.Facilitate effective communication between project stakeholders, legalteamsand contractors to promptly address contractual issues. Manage and resolve any disputes that may arise.Evaluate project status against the contract schedule. Issue contract notices andmonitorrecovery plans. Work closely with contractors to ensure project progress aligns with schedule expectations. Actively manage schedules and production forecasts through project execution.Manage complex regulatory/permitting issues such as NEPA, CPUC, Tribal Lands, etc.Plan and manage project major materials including planning, ordering,receivingand dispersal. Provide project-level and executive project reporting including regular updates to our key customers.Maintainaccurateand organized records of all contract related documents,correspondenceand changes.Manage budgets andaccuratespend forecasts throughout project execution. Proactively mitigate risks to stay within budget constraints.Deliver project as-builts to the support teams in a timely manner to ensure route is protected and properly captured in inventory systems.Evaluate project invoicing against progress metrics,identifyand resolve any anomalies or discrepancies.Ensure projects are delivered on time, onbudgetand as per construction standards. QualificationsBachelor's Degree preferred, preferably in Engineering, Construction Management or other related technical field, or equivalent work experience. Business degree/acumen a plus.Minimum of seven (7) years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience.Minimum of five (5) years of contract and capital management experience, preferably with specific long haul OSP or other large project construction experience.Familiarity with all types of outside plant construction methods and best practices.Working knowledge of OSP construction standards, fiberspecificationsand optical network design principles.Understanding ofdifferent contract types and payment terms (unit rate, fixed, etc.).Ability to read and interpret construction documents.Familiar with allfacetsof OSP project management including quoting,constructionand delivery.Experience managing large capital projects includingwritingpurchase requisitions and receiving/reconciling invoices.Experience with NTIA (or similar) program requirements such as Davis-Bacon,BABAand EA a plusExcellent negotiation and communication skills.Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Demonstrated exceptionalproblem solvingskills.Ability to communicate technical topics clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers.Business minded and able tomaintaina commercial focus.Proficient with Email, MS Suite (Excel, Word, etc.), G Suite (Sheets, Slides, etc.) and Google Earth.Advanced knowledge of MS Excela plus.Experience with Site Tracker or other project managementsoftwarea plus.Estimated base salary range: $77,100 - $118,600 USD/annuallyThe base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and ot