Project Manager

Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing the schedule scope budget and execution of large-scale data center fiber infrastructure and bulk splicing projects. This role oversees projects involving backbone fiber deployments mass fusion splicing fiber distribution systems cross-connect installations network commissioning and fiber testing within hyperscale enterprise and colocation data center environments.

The Project Manager coordinates all phases of project delivery including project planning customer coordination material procurement staffing construction oversight reporting and project closeout. Serving as the primary point of contact for customers internal teams subcontractors and field leadership this position ensures projects are completed safely on schedule within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

Project Execution & Technical Oversight

• Manage and oversee large-scale data center fiber infrastructure projects including backbone fiber installations conduit systems fiber distribution frames (FDFs) cross-connects and mass fusion splicing operations.
• Direct all phases of bulk fiber splicing activities involving ribbon fiber loose tube fiber MPO/MTP connectivity and high-count fiber cable deployments.
• Coordinate and lead multiple fiber splicing crews across hyperscale and enterprise data center campuses.
• Ensure fiber infrastructure installations comply with customer specifications industry standards and project quality requirements.
• Develop and execute project schedules that align engineering construction splicing testing and commissioning activities.
• Interpret fiber design packages splice matrices routing documentation and as-built drawings.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for fiber connectivity issues attenuation failures damaged cable and commissioning deficiencies.
• Possess strong technical knowledge of:
• Ribbon fusion splicing
• Single-mode and multimode fiber systems
• MPO/MTP connectivity
• Fiber distribution systems
• Optical loss budgets
• Fiber acceptance testing
• Utilize and interpret data from:
• Fusion splicers
• OTDRs
• Optical power meters
• Light sources
• Fiber inspection scopes
• Fiber characterization testing equipment
• Review splice reports OTDR traces and acceptance testing results to ensure customer and project specifications are achieved.
• Ensure all fiber systems are properly commissioned and ready for customer acceptance.

Project Controls & Documentation

• Work closely with Construction Managers Engineering Teams and Customer Representatives to execute major fiber deployment initiatives.
• Conduct site walks pre-construction reviews quality inspections and project audits.
• Develop project schedules manpower forecasts and production plans.
• Manage procurement and logistics for fiber cable splice closures hardware patch panels jumpers and testing equipment.
• Track project productivity labor utilization installation performance and project costs.
• Maintain project schedules and provide detailed customer reporting.
• Ensure all project documentation is completed accurately including:
• OTDR Reports
• Splice Records
• Fiber Test Data
• Test Results
• Redline Drawings
• As-Built Documentation
• Closeout Packages

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary customer interface throughout all phases of project execution.
• Lead project kickoff meetings progress reviews and customer reporting sessions.
• Coordinate activities with customers general contractors engineers commissioning teams and data center operations personnel.
• Provide escalation support and resolution of technical or operational issues.
• Build and maintain strong long-term customer relationships through exceptional project delivery and communication.
• Collaborate with internal operational leaders to ensure resource alignment and successful project execution.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety policies customer requirements and applicable regulations.
• Conduct daily safety meetings Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) toolbox talks and site-specific safety briefings.
• Promote and enforce company Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Maintain compliance with customer access security and critical infrastructure requirements.
• Support and drive a culture of safety accountability across all field personnel and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Construction Management Telecommunications Engineering Technology or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing fiber optic construction splicing or telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Extensive knowledge of:
• Ribbon fusion splicing
• Fiber optic network deployment
• Fiber testing and commissioning
• Data center fiber infrastructure
• High-count backbone cable installations
• Experience supporting hyperscale cloud enterprise or colocation data center projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of fiber network architectures fiber distribution systems dark fiber networks and optical transport infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings splice matrices and fiber network designs.
• Knowledge of industry standards including TIA BICSI NEC ANSI and customer-specific data center requirements.
• Strong leadership organizational scheduling and customer service skills.
• PMP BICSI RCDD CFOT FOA or related industry certifications preferred.

Disclaimer: This job description does not constitute a contract between the employee and the employer. The job description duties may change at the discretion of the employer and/or the employer may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.

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