FIBRE OPTIC PROJECT MANAGER

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My client, a Tier 1 Main Contractor, is looking for a Project Manager (Fibre Optics / Utilities) to support initial client research and tender activity in this market.

A Fibre Optic Project Manager oversees all aspects of fibre optic installation projects, from planning to implementation and closeout. Main duties and responsibilities include:

1 – Project Planning and Management:

• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Allocate resources efficiently.
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to stakeholders’ satisfaction.

2 – Contract Management:

• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Assign tasks and communicate expected deliverables.

3 – Quality Assurance:

• Utilise industry best practices, techniques, and standards.
• Ensure reliable and resilient technical solutions.

4 – Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Keep stakeholders informed throughout the project.
• Synchronise all project elements for successful completion.

5 – Additional duties may include preconstruction / business development activities in developing opportunities in this market.

Scope of sector:

1 – Preparation:

• Understand the project scope and objectives.
• Select the appropriate type of fibre optic cable.
• Create a design installation plan based on site characteristics.

2 – Equipment and Tools:

• Use specialised tools like fibre optic cleavers, strippers, fusion splicers, and test equipment.
• Clear and prepare the preferred cable route (trenching or aerial construction).
• Lay the fibre optic cable using cable blowing or pulling tension.
• Connect the cable to network equipment and test for proper operation.

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