Project Manager, Fiber Operations

Are you well organized and skilled in creating and long-term plan? Can you effectively communicate that plan to others? Do you have experience constructing and building complex fiber systems from the ground up? Come work in a fast-growing environment to help create the next fiber option to thousands across the Midwest today.

Organization: Mercury Broadband is a leading provider of high-speed internet and digital phone service. The Company was founded in Topeka, KS, after recognizing a need for Broadband Internet access in rural America. A hybrid approach to serving these "last-mile" customers was developed by extending high-capacity fiber optic networks with the range, reliability, and flexibility of carrier-class wireless technologies. Today Mercury Broadband's rapidly expanding network is headquartered in Kansas City and provides Internet access to communities throughout five states across the Midwest.

Position Summary: The Project Manager(PM), Fiber Operations position at Mercury Broadband assists in the planning, implementing, and executing of FTTx OSP construction projects. This role focus on accelerating productivity with the Company's fiber operations by working with FTTx OSP design, construction managers, local jurisdiction, and permitting teams to meet project timelines. The PM role is to act as the single point of contact for all FTTx OSP construction project requirements and deliverables in their markets. The PM's role involves working with low level engineering designs, construction drawings, notes, and various other build requirements. In addition, PMs ensure the accuracy of materials, labor, and overall costs to ensure Mercury Broadband's Gross Margins and Direct Project Costs (DPCs) are met.

Location: Kansas City, Kansas, Ft. Wayne IN Region, Columbus Oh, North Branch MI, Kalamazoo MI, Grand Rapids MI

Position Type: Full-Time (Remote/Hybrid)

Compensation: Competitive Pay

Benefits: Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Training

Key Responsibilities:

• Support FTTx OSP design teams by coordinating on low level fiber optic construction plans and permitting requirements
• Review fiber design BOMs and validate preliminary cost estimates
• Develop project plans to meet construction timelines and support subscriber connectivity needs
• Initialize materials procurement for projects and coordinate material delivery schedules to support the needs of each market
• Utilize the Company's construction planning and implementation software to lead teams consisting of internal and external resources including Construction Managers and/or Supervisors, Engineers, and others
• Communicate with local governing authorities to coordinate permitting, identify plant conflicts, and attend utility coordination meetings as required
• Prepare reports on construction project progress and prepare velocity projections to estimate project completion
• Work closely with Senior Leadership and other members of the Mercury team to schedule, update, and identify roadblocks and find efficiencies in the operations of our fiber deployment programs
• Attend project or interdepartmental meetings as required
• Travel to other markets as needed

Skills and Requirements:

• Understanding of fiber construction plans
• Ability to leverage geospatial tools such as Google Earth and QGIS
• Proven leadership skills
• Cost and risk management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to make important decisions under pressure
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to delegate effectively
• A strong communicator and a great listener, enabling you to interact effectively with other PM's, clients, landlord and vendors.
• Being a team player in the truest sense, with an ability to work with partners across different time zones
• A work ethic to drive projects and tasks to finish on time, overcoming any obstacles along the way
• The expertise to solve problems, drawing on your experience and using existing resources
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
• Experience using Construction Management Software such as Site Tracker or Vitruvi.
• A desire to take the initiative, seizing opportunities when you see them

Experience Requirements:

• 4+ years telecom fiber construction experience, preferably FTTH
• High level understanding of equipment, methodology, processes, and terminology as it relates to telecom construction requirements.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with managing large application projects
• Experience working with local governing authorities to support permitting needs

• Experience with fiber construction safety requirements

Mercury Broadband is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Mercury is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

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