Greenfield Project Manager

The Project Manager is Responsible for management of all designated Blue Stream Fiber projects and associated budgets and schedules, including vendor coordinating all deliverables and requirements of the entire cross-functional team. This person will represent Blue Stream as the expert on challenges relating to all projects. They will ensure that everyone involved is aware of challenges that will affect timely project completion or cost, and pro-actively seek to identify and communicate any schedule and budget risks. They will ensure all work conducted in accordance with Blue Stream policies and procedures in support of Blue Stream objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage assigned projects from inception to completion, ensuring that all activities, including contracting, design, product/equipment ordering, zoning, permitting regulatory, construction, optimization, close-out, and efficiently coordinated and completed on time within budget and in accordance with the underlying contract. Manage all external vendors and coordinate with internal teams necessary for timely completion and within budget. Directly advise and influence decisions of leaders in all aspects of work. Responsible to negotiate costs within scope of project, hold vendor accountable to ensure the budget is maintained; ensure everyone is aware of issues that will affect project completion or cost. Develop accurate project plan, scope, and budget for all assigned projects, modify as needed and direct closeout of completed jobs including the receipt of all required documentation and managing scope creep. Lead internal and external deployment meetings with other managers and team members to review the status of each job and implement changes as necessary to ensure timely project completion. Travel and attend customer deployment meetings to provide customers with comprehensive job status reports and resolve any conflicts or issues that arise. Ensure accurate and complete files maintained for projects and appropriate closeout documents distributed in a timely manner in accordance with corporate and customer standards. Ensure that all jobs are accurately maintained in a project tracking system, invoiced, and closed with complete accuracy. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Three to five years of project management experience. Managing project budgets or related financial experience. Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards. Customer-facing project management experience. Advanced knowledge of telecommunications project management, asset management, OSP / ISP construction practices and method. Advanced knowledge of Public and Private right of way project deployment, including regulatory and permitting processes. Ability to read and understand blueprints along with civil inside & outside. Ability to read and understand contracts. Ability to direct the diagnosis of workflow problems, critical paths and institute remedies. Ability to read and understand financial metrics and identify remedies to financial issues. Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage and process multiple data streams. Knowledge of construction services (ordering and installation): Telco, power, fiber, basic construction, and vendor equipment requirements. Able to communicate in the English language. Bilingual in any language is a plus. Able to organize and prioritize effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Point. Project Management Professional Certification (PMP). Job Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision PTO & Holidays 401K + Match Life Insurance FSA & HSA Short Term/Long Term Disability Legal Plan Support & EAP Originally posted on Himalayas