FIBRE OPTIC PROJECT MANAGER

The role:

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

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

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

3 – Installation Process

• Clear and prepare the preferred cable route (trenching or aerial construction)
• Lay the fibre optic cable using cable blowing or pulling tension
• Perform cable plant testing
• Connect the cable to network equipment and test for proper operation

4 – Cable Management

• Label cables with colour codes
• Use cable ties for ease of maintenance

Please contact Stewart on 07545 620084 or by email at sl@sol-rec.com