Fiber Project Manager
- Chicago, IL
The Fiber Project Manager Position serves as liaison between the customer and the project team. The ideal candidate will have outside/inside plant fiber engineering experience in aerial and underground facilities, as well as a thorough knowledge of all issues related to local and state permitting, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as lead for the design on multiple large/complex projects
- Reviews calculations and drawings for permits and construction. Perform quality checks of redlines and designed prints with specifications, standards, practices and guidelines
- Knowledgeable in industry specifications and fiber splicing.
- Maintains all project documentation and filing
- Manages and monitors budgeting, scheduling, and scoping tasks on multiple projects
- Provides communication on milestones, delivery, and general updates to key personnel
- Understands rates for work being provided and makes sure KDM is bidding competitively
- Able to read and understand system designs to ensure proper construction of aerial and underground fiber optics
- Leads the project team and trains, supports, and develops team members
- Attend client meetings (conference calls and in-person)
- Daily and weekly reporting on project milestones and updates
- Ability to go into the field on an as needed basis
Experience and Education:
- Previous Project Management experience with 3+ year’s experience in the telecommunications/fiber optic industry preferred
- Knowledge and understanding of inside/outside plant fiber optic network infrastructures
- Prior experience with RFP’s, pricing/rates, and bidding within the telecom industry
- Prior fiber fielding experience preferred
- Knowledge of constructability practices and principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management with the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines
About KDM Engineering, PLLC:
KDM Engineering is a WBE/MBE/DBE engineering firm, focusing on power delivery, gas distribution, and telecommunications design in the Chicagoland & Mid-Atlantic areas. Our aim is to provide our clients with excellent project support, a high attention to detail, and great customer service. KDM has been named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies To Work For four years in a row and was one of WPO’s 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies in 2019.
Top Reasons to Work for Us:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Company Paid Holidays
- Great Work Life Balance
- Fun and Flexible Work Environment
- Organization with People First Mentality
- Dynamic Leadership Team
- 401(k) with Company
Full List of Benefits:
- 401(k) with Company
- Comprehensive Health Insurance plans (dental, medical & vision)
- Life Insurance
- STD & LTD Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Parental and Maternity Leave
- Professional Development Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ventra Transit Program
- Year-End Performance Bonuses
Equal Employment Opportunity:
KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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