Construction project manager Jobs in St. John's, NL

Summary

The Fibre Construction Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects associated with new fiber network builds, to include : dark fiber, enterprise, E-Rate, and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH). The individual is responsible for managing all aspects of projects along with client, vendor relationships and engineers, drafters, administrative personnel to ensure that projects are successfully completed on time. This position requires frequent overnight travel and will have extended work hours; overtime and weekends as needed. In most cases, you will be provided with a company vehicle - otherwise you will be reimbursed for mileage. You must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and be insurable by the company’s auto insurance carrier. Qualifications and Responsibilities : Qualified individuals should be experienced in reading and understanding utility or telecommunications cable systems and associated documents. Prior OSP / ISP engineering or construction experience is a must. A successful candidate must meet most of the knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience requirements outlined below :

• Minimum education BEng, BSc, College Civil Technology Certificate or equivalent.
• 3+ years of engineering, construction, and project management experience.
• PMP Designation achieved or working toward completing certification.
• 1-2 years of project execution experience.
• Experience managing multiple discipline projects within projects.
• A thorough understanding / experience in the OSP / ISP telecom industry, public right-of-way, private easements, existing utilities such as water, sewer, electric, gas, and other underground and aerial utilities.
• Proficiency in base-mapping, Google Earth, GIS and layering, fundamental knowledge of Outside Plant, running line, conduit and cable design for fiber optics, and Make-Ready Engineering
• Experience with GIS based design platforms : Utilities, research files, drawings and maps for relative information, plat research, assessor's information, survey maps and parcel information (GIS).
• Experience with underground utility locates
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and GSuite.
• Excellent oral / written communication skills, strong organizational skills, high level of integrity, and strong team player.
• Experience communicating directly with and providing services to clients.
• Ability to give direction and training to Engineering / Construction peers and teammates.
• Ability to multi-task and work on distinct functions of overall project simultaneously.
• Ability to compile closeout documentation and reports.
• Proficiency in driving processes to committed timelines through various stages of project(s).
• Knowledge of telecommunication and / or electrical distribution systems, engineering principles, constructability and design standards is a must
• Must be able to read schematics, maps, and work prints (staking sheets)
• Previous experience with GIS, CAD or LiDar is a plus but not required.

Essential Functions :

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, talk, and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, and crouch, lift weight, or exert a force up to a maximum of 25 pounds. Work Environment : Approximately 70% performed in a climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Approximately 50% travel may be required in support of the position’s responsibilities. Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods of time. ____________________________________________________________________________________