Project Manager – Fiber Optics

Plan the project

• Attend pre-bid meetings with the Estimator and gather requirements as needed.
• Refine the scope of the project in collaboration with the estimator/senior management/customer.
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
• Determine the resources (labor, materials, equipment, etc.) and criteria (locates, permits, safety needs, etc.) required to complete the project.
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.
• Review the project schedule with all affected stakeholders and senior management as necessary; revise the schedule as required.
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion including hours, costs, revenues, time to invoice, time to close.

Schedule the project

• Maintain effective dialog with division Construction Managers regarding the planning and scheduling of resources for division efforts.
• Prepare the final job folder with all necessary forms, complete work order and all supporting prints and job documentation.
• Meet with Construction Manager to officially review all aspects of the job and formally transition the job to the scheduling/implementation phase of the project.
• In consultation with the appropriate manager, select staff with appropriate skills for the project activities.
• Manage project staff according to the established policies and practices of the organization.
• Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the project.
• Contract qualified staff to work on the project as needed.

Implement the project

• Demonstrates a team focus, providing leadership, support and adherence to sound business practices.
• Execute the project according to the project plan.
• Use forms and records to document project progress.
• Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured.
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization and the customer on the progress of the project.
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.
• Ensure all project closing tasks are completed:  splicing, site clean-up, as-built drawings.

Control the project

• Provides effective management and utilization of labor, materials and equipment resources, controlling costs within budget guidelines and producing optimal margins.
• Identify areas of risk and opportunity, ensuring projects meet or exceed budgeted financial objectives with focus on revenue, expense control and margin optimization.
• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures.
• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly).
• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify problematic design/construction elements and formulate solutions.
• Initiate change orders with the customer for all changes to the scope of work.
• Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date.
• Prepare documentation for final invoice, financial reports and supporting documentation.

Evaluate the project

• Ensure that the project deliverable’s are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
• Lead debrief on completed project to track factors affecting successful project implementation and profitability.

Serve as customer liaison

• Identify and develop strategic accounts.
• Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer satisfaction and lasting client relationships.
• Complete special projects or other duties as assigned.