Outside Plant Program Manager LTA

The Outside Plant Program Manager performs professional and administrative engineering work for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for the Information Technology Department in the City and County of Broomfield. This role performs professional duties related to the planning, coordinating, managing, and implementing of Capital Improvement Projects related to fiber optic networks. Manages CIP projects from conceptual design through construction and warranty periods.

• Manages Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) related to the fiber optic network which includes close coordination and oversight of projects that affect buildings, streets, utilities, trails, drainage facilities, recreation facilities, and parks.
• Oversees administrative, managerial, and budgetary control progress of projects .
• Monitors and coordinates budgets, schedules, and progress.
• Prepares design and construction schedules, contracts, and construction cost estimates.
• Develops project scope, work plans, and resource allocations; selects professional engineering consultants; evaluates existing utility operations and prepares engineering solutions which include economic, environmental, and community impacts.
• Develops project implementation strategies and schedules; oversees the preparation of project plans and specifications, and bid documents; coordinates internal and external reviews and permits; estimates construction costs; and monitors and tracks project budgets.
• Prepares contracts, bid documents, change orders, and consulting agreements.
• Writes Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, and memorandums to City Council.
• Supervises the work of the designers and contractors to assure compliance with City and County of Broomfield standards and specifications.
• Works with various internal stakeholders to ensure project requirements are being met.
• Assists departments in determining ongoing maintenance of completed CIP projects.
• May present information to various City Council appointed Advisory Committees and the City Council regarding CIP projects.
• Reads and interprets maps, plats, site plans, landscape plans, trail plans, grading plans, irrigation plans, and other plans as required.

• Education High School Diploma/GED - required
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in construction management, engineering, or other related technical field - preferred
• Experience5+ years experience required in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience.
• Public sector experience - preferred
• Working knowledge of the Broomfield Fiber Installation Project preferred

• Working knowledge of ethical guidelines as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state or local laws, rules, and regulations
• Working knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the City and County.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, and organize time and tasks to address multiple demands and/or to meet deadlines
• Skill in understanding and professionally responding to customer needs
• Skill in operating a motor vehicle
• In-depth understanding of GIS and fiber design/management tools such as ArcGIS and OSPInsight.
• Skill in the operation of computers and applicable software, printers, copiers, and telephone
• Work from broad direction with limited supervision
• Exercise considerable initiative and sound judgment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
• Anticipate and resolve problems, including escalation of issues to supervisor when appropriate
• Organize tasks and working environment to maximize efficiency
• Ability to employ and enforce safety practices and procedures
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and safe driving record for continued employment
• Ability to handle stressful interactions with client/customers
• Ability to collaborate and work well with others

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EFFORT

(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities and neuro-differences to perform the essential functions.)Work is generally scheduled M-F. Some evening and weekend hours.

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