Zayo

Long Haul Network Development Project Manager

United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$77k-$110kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

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.

Maintain a Plan of Record solution for each project.
Develop multiple solution scenarios, weight against decision criteria and develop recommendations for approval. Support recommendations through the project approval process.
Engage with local teams to research existing network infrastructure and assess options for leveraging those assets in new route builds.
Develop, release and evaluate RFIs in order to cost projects, understand and mitigate execution risks and fine-tune the design/approach.
Identify and negotiate third party partner build and asset acquisition opportunities to complement our construction plans.
Develop and refine project cost estimates to develop the project budget.
Build project milestone-level project schedule.
Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Perform jurisdictional outreach as needed to determine permit requirements and anticipated timeframes.
Support business partners in RFP responses to customer opportunities.

Minimum of 5 (five) years' relevant experience in wireline carrier network planning, engineering and construction.
Minimum of 5 (five) years' experience with OSP construction contract bidding, negotiation and administration.
Specific experience in complex permitting situations including NEPA, Section 106, Tribal, etc.
Experience managing large, complex technical projects and associated budgets.
Working knowledge of fiber test and acceptance criteria and practices.
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering or other related technical field, or equivalent work experience. Business degree/acumen a plus.
Minimum of 5 (five) years' experience of successful project management responsibility of large-scale network deployments, ideally related to OSP, Ethernet and/or wireless networks.
Minimum of 5 (five) years OSP construction management experience, preferably with specific long haul construction experience.
Experience negotiating joint build or other build partnership agreements.
Working knowledge of OSP construction standards, fiber specifications and optical network design principles.
Demonstrated exceptional problem solving skills.
Ability to communicate technical topics clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers.

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering or other related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
Business degree/acumen a plus.
Experience administering NTIA (or similar) program requirements such as Davis-Bacon, BABA and EA, a plus.
Strong understanding of the current carrier network landscape in the US, a plus.

$77,100 - $110,000 USD/annually
The 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 other business and organizational needs.
Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan.
Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.
Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Work as part of a cross-functional team to identify, qualify, develop and creatively solve new long haul route opportunities.

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