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Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Hybrid
Company Description
Zayo 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 is seeking a Network Construction Manager to be primarily responsible for providing end-to-end customer support, solutions, planning and implementing fiber connectivity solutions, managing customer orders, handling customer service requests, coordinating installations, executing and serving as single point of contact for customers, post-sale, providing direction and project ownership by leading the implementation, execution and communication of projects / orders for customers.
NOTE: This role will serve Pennsylvania and parts of Maryland. Some travel is required to the region. **The role is part of the Fleet Zayo policy and will be subject to DMV requirements.
Responsibilities:
Daily management of construction vendors to expedite the construction and splicing of OSP facilities.
Manages relationship to jurisdictions and ROW contacts such as cities, counties and railroad. Works in close relationship with underlying rights group to identify and prepare encroachment permitting, franchise agreements and building access agreement.
Oversees timely permitting submittal and on time performance of engineering and construction vendors.
Assists in the planning and implementation of fiber connectivity solutions programs and projects that adhere to approved plans, budgets and schedules.
Provides specialized telecommunications technical expertise.
Coordinates and facilitates with internal and external resources to effect the timely completion of projects.
Oversees, product and/or service of the unit(s) managed may involve highly technical activities or programs; or policies, procedures, controls and services required to support the sound financial, operational and competitive position of the company.
Designs and Implements commercial and carrier fiber networks, infrastructure, backbone and lateral builds.
Works within a Data Center environment implementing customer-installation projects and services.
Creates and tracks project budgets in relationship to Network Operations.
Provides direct interface with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities and interoffice personnel. Supports customer meetings as necessary which requires in person meetings and travel to client and/or construction sites.
Oversees procurement of equipment and materials related to the assigned projects.
Executes Bid Process, inclusive of budgetary requirements and the tracking thereof.
Verify and update project documentation.
Timely tracking of project progress and budget in Salesforce and manual tracker.
Timely update of budget requests, purchase orders, project close out and internal service orders in Salesforce.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree preferred.
Minimum of seven (7) years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience. Must be conversant/have working knowledge of structured cabling, routing, switching, and IP protocols.
Minimum of four (4) years familiarity with all types of outside plant construction and experience managing large capital projects required.
Familiar with Email, MS Excel, Word, Google Earth and AutoCad.
Must be able to manage multiple aggressive RFP and design construction schedules and responses.
Must be able to understand and read construction documents.
Familiar with all facets of OSP management, including quoting, construction and delivery.
Proven negotiation skills.
Business minded and able to maintain a commercial focus.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and is expected to drive as required to his/her assigned projects in order to ensure on time and on budget delivery.
Must perform on-site surveys and attend field meetings required to ensure projects meet the delivery/ commitment dates identified.
Required to occasionally meet with various municipalities and vendors to review project scope and to ensure positive communication is maintained.
Full ability and willingness to pull on call duty when assigned, as dictated by the needs of the business.
Estimated base salary range: $77,100 - $118,600 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.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
Benefits, Rewards & Wellness
Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
As part of the application, hiring, onboarding, and/or employment process, Zayo or its affiliates, partners, and vendors may collect, store, and use biometric identifiers and biometric information (collectively, “Biometric Data”), such as fingerprints, facial geometry scans or other unique biological characteristics. Zayo uses CLEAR1, a third-party identity verification service, to verify applicant identity during the hiring process. CLEAR1 may collect Biometric Data, including facial geometry scans and/or other biometric identifiers, to authenticate your identity. Biometric Data will be retained pursuant to CLEAR1’s policies, which can be found here: https://www.clearme.com/clear1-credential-policy-crp. Zayo will not sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from any applicant's or employee's Biometric Data. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge this disclosure. Prior to any collection of Biometric Data — including through CLEAR — you may be presented with a separate consent form and asked to provide your written authorization in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI), and other applicable biometric privacy statutes.