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Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with designers, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Solicit, negotiate, select, contract, and oversee material suppliers, subcontractors who complete specific pieces of the project.
The OSP Project Manager acts as the Company liaison to the client for the program maintaining a high level of client satisfaction, ensuring a collaborative environment across all parties.
Take action to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the construction site.
The OSP Project Manager reviews all job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the customer and management.
Invoicing client
Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with codes and other regulations.
Developing and maintaining the project schedule
The OSP PM will additionally mange all associated aspects of the program including the Safety & Environment program, the quality assurance program and material logistics.
Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
Develop and implement quality control programs
The OSP Project Manager will recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge, if necessary, all project related staff.
Prepare and take corrective action to address concerns and challenges.
The OSP project manager is accountable for effective project management and delivery of their projects. The PM will work with the extended site team to develop the program schedule and establish key milestones for delivery of the program ensuring all financial targets, schedule targets are met in alignment to the customers goals. The OSP PM will identify and acquire all resources required revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Train and develop project team
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
The role will also include consulting with clients, delivering presentations, resolving project issues, recommendations for new services or enhancements, estimating, proposal writing, project costs management, directing operations on labor requirements, directing/assisting purchasing with bill of materials.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and designers to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
Proactively communicate program status and risks to all stakeholders
Key responsibilities will include establishing the program schedule and ensuring the established targets are met regarding schedule, cost, functionality, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Facilitate travel for technicians traveling to the project site.
Direct and supervise team members in the office and on site.
Prepare, maintain, and complete all aspects of the DL Way (project management playbook).
The OSP Project Manager will manage all human resource issues (and escalate as needed) per Company policies and procedures.
Completes all weekly and monthly reporting and projections.
Evaluate construction means and methods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner.
Coordinate and partner effectively with internal and external design, construction, network, and facility partners.
Manage, cost/budget, and communicate the contract changes process.
Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction means and methods.
During the pre-construction phase, continuously evaluate the materials and products being proposed for constructability and feasibility. Oversee and at times prepare the cost estimate at multiple stages. Initiate and coordinate the design efforts and the value engineering processes.
The OSP Project Manager is responsible for the entire successful execution of an OSP project. Their primary responsibilities are to plan, direct, coordinate, and budget activities concerned with the construction of their project. The OSP Project Manager shall also participate and at times lead the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, estimating, scheduling, and implementation.
Develop and maintain the project financial plan
Experience in assessing, coaching, and mentoring direct reports and vendor teams.
The OSP Project Manager (PM) will be a lead member in our Outside Plant teams and will drive the delivery of all the various OSP network infrastructure and cabling projects within a particular site. This position will require the individual to have development, management, customer engagement, operational and overall leadership skills.
Client Engagement experience in similar programs
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business management, electrical engineering, construction management or similar experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office
10 + years of direct work experience in any of these areas: construction management, data centers, or Outside plant structured cabling environment. Understanding of means and methods of deployment.
Track record of delivering mission critical programs on time, within budget, and to applicable build, quality, and safety standards.
Knowledge of outside plant technical specifications, construction methods and deployment strategies.
Understanding of program management fundamentals such as earned value management, SPI, CPI and other project tracking metrics.
Contract negotiation and administration experience
Experience building and leading teams.
Organizational, time management and coordination skills across multiple disciplines preferred.
BICSI RCDD or similar Telecommunications certifications preferred
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.