Who is Intrepid Fiber Networks: 

At Intrepid, our mission is to deliver reliable, secure, high-capacity fiber connectivity to communities throughout the United States to meet the broadband demands of the future.  We are innovating toward a world where last-mile fiber connectivity is standard for communities everywhere. Intrepid is a Brookfield Infrastructure portfolio company led by established telecommunications executives with over 100 years of combined experience in the industry.  With a committed owner and a strong asset base, Intrepid is well positioned for growth. 

Role Summary: 

This position is primarily responsible for project managing the deployment of new fiber-based telecommunications networks in one or more geographical locations, overseeing the estimating, design, engineering, and construction processes, including managing the costs and schedule of the overall project(s). 

Responsibilities: 

• Defining comprehensive plans for large, complex, highly technical projects that cover the following: phased delivery plan; resource requirements; project costs, project schedule; risk assessment and mitigation; expense and capital budget requirements; resource structure and accountability matrix; project governance and reporting.  

• Responsible for in-scope, on schedule, on budget delivery. Establish the appropriate project/team structure, reporting and metrics to measure, monitor performance against plan, reporting regular status updates to customers, superiors, executives and key strategic stakeholders.  

• Leading the end-to-end solution deployment. Covering everything from the network architecture, process and system solutions, construction methodologies, material selection, acquisition and handling, field installation activities, project acceptance activities, training requirements, operational hand-over activities, etc.  

• Responsible for implementing the corporate and organizational specific health and safety policies and procedures, as well as the safe working behaviors of our vendors and suppliers.   

• Building a partnership model, as the team may include company employees from various outside departments as well as outside contractors and engineering firms, and must establish and drive clear accountability for all team members and create an environment that enables high performance from the team.  

• On-time delivery of projects to scope, budget, and other constraints.  

• Align resources; manage issues, risks and all project deliverables.  

• Coordinate financial management controls (from order-to-bill) and additional assurance needs considering all stakeholders, internal and external.  

• Other duties as assigned.   

Qualifications: 

• 5 years experience in a related field and position, with 10 years related directly to large construction deployments preferred.  

• Bachelor’s degree with related field of study preferred.   

•  Design - Uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.  

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.  

• Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget. 

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments.  

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality.  

• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.  

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.  

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 

• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 

• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; conserves organizational resources. 

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.  

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.