Senior Project Manager - Data Centers

RIGHTECH is a leading nationwide provider of technical staffing services, and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Project Manager role in a hyperscale data center environment in Abilene, TX.

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Abilene, TX

Duration: Direct / Full Time

Start Date: Once identified

The primary responsibilities of the role are the direct management of the most complex network fiber projects and oversight of all fiber maintenance in market.

• Provide technical expertise to peers and management as a subject matter expert (SME) in your field.
• Take ownership of the most complex projects, shepherding them to successful completion. Build project plans, scope of work (SOW), bill of materials (BOM), order and track materials, and schedule team members.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of fiber connectivity solutions programs and projects that adhere to approved plans, budgets and schedules for various customers
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensure quality delivery on schedule.
• Develop less senior project managers through direct support and mentoring efforts.
• Review all PM and JPM fiber projects for accuracy, profitability, and adherence to corporate values.
• Perform periodic QA inspections of all active field projects.
• Participate in pre-construction and regular status meetings with customers and other vendors. Ensure clear expectations, scopes of work.
• Conduct site walks and validate that plans and expectations align with conditions.
• Collaborate with peers and operations management to ensure project success. Validate material inventories and appropriate resources are scheduled to make all job timelines.
• Prepare all reports and close out documents per job requirements.
• Be reachable 24/7 to support customers and team members with urgent needs, including emergency and scheduled maintenance, outages, and quick turn quoting.

• Expert in both fiber and data center infrastructure.
• Expert level understanding of communications cabling types.
• Must have extensive experience in maintaining fiber-optic deployments of outside plant networks.
• Deep familiarity with the materials, manufacturers, and equipment related to communications cabling products, fiber optic cable and OSP splice enclosures.
• Ability to read and interpret blue-prints, splice engineer packages, and network design drawings. Extrapolate requirements to create take off materials including quotes, scope of work (SOW), method of procedure, etc.
• Strong ability to accurately estimate labor effort and materia I requirements.
• Expert knowledge of fiber optic testing techniques and requirements.
• Excellent familiarity with fiber splicing methods, splicing and testing equipment, and all related documentation standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, focused on customer service.
• Extensive knowledge of safety, security, Telcordia standards and industry best practices.
• Strong proficiency with the MS office suite, Outlook, Power Point.
• Experience with Visio, Bluebeam Revu, or Revit a plus.

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 4 years familiarity with all types of fiber engineering and experience managing large fiber networks.
• PMP or equivalent certification and minimum 5+ years managing and maintaining fiber networks
• Minimum of 7+ years managing and maintaining fiber networks.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned.

Client provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and retirement savings options.