Senior Project Manager - Data Center

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, is a premier turnkey installer of fiber optic and data center infrastructure. Working on our team puts you on the leading edge of innovation in the digital communications space.  

If being a part of a tight-knit organization that operates in some of the most advanced technology environments around the world sounds like a dream job, NTI might be the right fit for you! With the perks of a large organization, NTI remains true to its roots as a home-grown company with an open door culture that welcomes new ideas and encourages professional growth. We set you on the right path with careful onboarding and thorough training programs that prepare you for success in your role and beyond. 

Job Summary: 

The primary responsibilities of the role are the direct management of the most complex network fiber projects and oversight of all fiber maintenance in market.  

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide technical expertise to peers and management as a subject matter expert (SME) in your field.
• Take ownership of the most complex projects, shepherding them to successful completion. Build project plans, scope of work (SOW), bill of materials (BOM), order and track materials, and schedule team members.
• Responsible for daily management of splicing and testing of OSP facilities.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of fiber connectivity solutions programs and projects that adhere to approved plans, budgets and schedules for various customers
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensure quality delivery on schedule.
• Develop less senior project managers through direct support and mentoring efforts.
• Review all PM and JPM fiber projects for accuracy, profitability, and adherence to corporate values.
• Perform periodic QA inspections of all active field projects.
• Participate in pre-construction and regular status meetings with customers and other vendors. Ensure clear expectations, scopes of work.
• Conduct site walks and validate that plans and expectations align with conditions.
• Collaborate with peers and operations management to ensure project success. Validate material inventories and appropriate resources are scheduled to make all job timelines.
• Prepare all reports and close out documents per job requirements.
• Be reachable 24/7 to support customers and team members with urgent needs, including emergency and scheduled maintenance, outages, and quick turn quoting. 

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Expert in both fiber and data center infrastructure.
• Expert level understanding of communications cabling types.
• Must have extensive experience in maintaining fiber-optic deployments of outside plant networks.
• Deep familiarity with the materials, manufacturers, and equipment related to communications cabling products, fiber optic cable and OSP splice enclosures.
• Ability to read and interpret blue-prints, splice engineer packages, and network design drawings. Extrapolate requirements to create take off materials including quotes, scope of work (SOW), method of procedure, etc.
• Strong ability to accurately estimate labor effort and materia I requirements.
• Expert knowledge of fiber optic testing techniques and requirements.
• Excellent familiarity with fiber splicing methods, splicing and testing equipment, and all related documentation standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, focused on customer service.
• Extensive knowledge of safety, security, Telcordia standards and industry best practices.
• Strong proficiency with the MS office suite, Outlook, Power Point.
• Experience with Visio, Bluebeam Revu, or Revit a plus. 

Education and Experience: 

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 4 years familiarity with all types of outside plant fiber engineering and experience managing large fiber networks.
• PMP or equivalent certification and minimum 5+ years managing and maintaining fiber networks ora
• Minimum of 7+ years managing and maintaining fiber networks. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

NTI provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and retirement savings options. For Union employees, pay rates and benefit levels are determined by union classifications which are set by the union.

National Technologies (NTI) believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.