OSP Project Manager at Main One Cable
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Job Position: OSP Project Manager
Job Location: Lagos
Department: Technical
Reporting Line: Head, Transmission & Fibre Planning
Job Type: Permanent
Responsibilities
- The OSP Project Manager, Fiber will assist with the completion of assigned complex and/or long term Outside Plant Fiber engineering and construction projects including budgetary, resourcing and scheduling requirements.
- He or she will be responsible for the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure of projects within MainOne. The position is accountable for service delivery on-time and on-budget.
Other responsibilities include to:
- Ensure the agreed project management methods, standards and processes are maintained throughout the project
- Define clearly the project
- Create and defend project
- Prepare and manage project plans and implementation schedules using MS Project and other suitable software.
- Provide the executives with ad hoc and periodic Project environmental reports specifically to do with project costs, lessons learnt and risks
- Responsible for the implementation of current product portfolio and new products.
- Manage planning and implementation teams and external contractors during project execution.
- Co-ordinate the production of all reports and produce project summary reports.
- Hold regular meetings with all stakeholders on project
- Produces Project reports for customer and internal
- Control the project implementation process
- Develop and support effective communication mechanisms between the project teams and the rest of the
- Develop and maintain the project library, filing, recording and reporting systems.
- Assist with equipment & material ordering and payment of vendor/ contractor
- Create and distribute weekly reports communicating project status, successes, challenges and risks.
- Hold monthly site meetings with the Contractors.
- Sign off on milestones to allow invoice processing and payments.
- Distribute notification letters to residents of project location/streets at least a week before project civil works commences.
- Effectively monitor projects to ensure contractor compliance with design scope (approved quantity), program of work (agreed resource/time) and work method (approved quality).
- Proper studies of project award documents (Design Plan, BOM, Splice Plan, Link Budget Calculator, and HLDesc) immediately after you receive project assignment order.
- Facilitate meeting with Estate Manager & Contractor to agree on work method before Estate civil works commences. Also ensure Estate Manager notifies residents about the project before civil works starts.
- Variations to design and scope plans MUST be escalated back to the office and approved before they are implemented on site.
- Actively participate in the audit exercise of completed projects and ensure project snags are cleared within agreed timeframe.
- Provide support to the engineering team where necessary and as defined by the Head of Projects or your Team Lead
- Ensure project kick off meeting happens no more than 48hrs after project is assigned to you and that contractor submits program of work immediately after.
- Escalate unavailable materials to your Team Lead for immediate procurement action.
- Accurate & Timely red-line drawing submission
Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
Qualifications & Skills:
- A first degree- B.Eng./B.Sc/HND/B.Tech Electrical Engineering required.
- At least 10 years post National Service work experience (NYSC is mandatory)
- At least five (5) years’ experience in Optical Fiber Cable project management
- PMP or Prince2 project management methodology
- Knowledge of major fiber routes across Nigeria will be added advantage.
- Certifications in Fiber Optic Cabling, CCNA and A+ will be an added advantage.
- Certifications in HSE Grade III will be an added advantage.
Competencies:
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite
- Outstanding Process and Systems Documentation
- Attention to Detail, Highly Organised, Presentation & Communication Skills
- Team Oriented, Relationship builder and Leadership
- High Tolerance for Stress
- Problem Management (analysis and resolution)
- Customer Service Orientation
- High level of Integrity
- Time and Priority Management Skills.
- People Management, Negotiation & analytical skills.
- Proficient use of Fiber test tools e.g. OTDR, power meter & Light source, VFL.
- Proficient in the use of design software e.g. AutoCAD, Visio, etc
- Excellent people skills and street smart.
- Demonstrates independent ownership and management of tasks.
- Strong level of professionalism in dealing with highly confidential information
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications for financial reporting and project management.
Demand on the Job
- Travelling required
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Ability & Willingness to work long hours & meet deadlines
- Execellent people skills & street smart
- Demonstrates independent ownership & management of tasks
- Strong level of professionalism in dealing with highly confidential inf
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