OSP Project Manager at MainOne

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