Long Haul Fiber Test & Acceptance Project Manager

Zayo Group

. Manage and coordinate Zayo's long haul OSP deployment to meet customer expectations and Zayo standards .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeColorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,100 - $118,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing fiber optic outside plant deployment, project management, and vendor coordination while ensuring compliance with telecommunications standards. Proficient in budget tracking and project documentation within a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementFiber Optic Cable SplicingOutside Plant ConstructionTelecommunications Industry ExperienceVendor Coordination

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Hard Skills

Fiber OpticsProject ManagementSplicingTestingTelecommunication ArchitecturesOptical Transport EquipmentBudget TrackingConstruction Document InterpretationOn-Site SurveysRFP Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam CoordinationCustomer InteractionTime Management

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceAutoCADMS ExcelMS WordGoogle Earth

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Outside Plant ManagementFiber Connectivity SolutionsTelecommunications StandardsEmergency RestorationNetwork Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and coordinate Zayo's long haul OSP deployment to meet customer expectations and Zayo standards
Manage daily OSP vendor activities to expedite splicing and testing of fiber optic OSP facilities
Respond to network outages and emergency restoration activities through mandatory weekly rotating on-call duty
Coordinate access to customer and network points of presence for vendors
Plan and implement fiber connectivity solutions programs and projects within approved plans, budgets and schedules
Provide specialized telecommunications technical expertise
Coordinate internal and external resources for timely project completion
Implement commercial and carrier fiber networks, infrastructure, backbone and lateral builds
Implement customer-installation projects and services in a Data Center environment
Oversee OSP vendor compliance and assigned product/service activities
Create and track project budgets in relation to Network Operations
Interface directly with customers, subcontractors, jurisdictional authorities and interoffice personnel
Support customer meetings and travel to client and construction sites
Oversee procurement of equipment and materials
Execute bid processes, including budget requirements and tracking
Verify and update project documentation
Track project progress and budgets in Salesforce and manual trackers
Update budget requests, purchase orders, project closeout and internal service orders in Salesforce

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors’ Degree, preferred
Minimum of five (5) years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience
Minimum of three (3) years of familiarity with all types of outside plant construction and experience managing large capital projects
Fiber optic cable splicing and testing knowledge preferred
Familiarity with Email, MS Excel, Word, Google Earth and AutoCad
Ability to manage multiple aggressive RFP and design construction schedules and responses
Ability to understand and read construction and fiber splicing documents
Familiarity with all facets of OSP management, including quoting, construction, troubleshooting and delivery
Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive as required to assigned projects
Ability to perform on-site surveys and attend required field meetings
Ability to meet occasionally with municipalities and vendors to review project scope
Mandatory weekly rotating on-call duty

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability retirement plans
Paid time off
Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
Discretionary annual incentive plan eligibility for non-sales roles
Sales incentive plan eligibility for sales roles