Telecommunications/ISP Project Manager

About Honest Networks

Honest Networks is dedicated to delivering high-quality and affordable internet service as a catalyst for community growth, fostering learning, creativity, and enjoyment. We are a rapidly expanding, venture-backed internet service provider headquartered in Manhattan. We focus on offering gigabit internet service at transparent and affordable prices, all while providing exceptional customer service. We achieve this goal by employing individuals with high integrity, a strong work ethic, and a passion for continuous learning. If working in a fast-paced, results-oriented, and mission-driven environment excites you, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Learn more at www.honest.net. 

About the Role

The New Development Project Manager will report to the Senior Project Manager - New Development at Honest Networks in our Construction department. They will be responsible for expanding Honest’s Gigabit Internet Network into new development apartment complexes in NYC and occasionally in NJ, CT and/or PA. The project manager will work collaboratively with our real estate partners, construction trades, construction managers, technicians and foremen to provide the technical guidance and in-field hands necessary to ensure builds with quality and timeliness. They will coordinate across functions, including working with network engineers, operations and account executives, to ensure successful execution of our build-out.

This role is on-site and requires consistent engagement at both new development construction sites in NYC and our warehouse in Lyndhurst, NJ. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure successful execution against construction metrics (time to deploy, minimal network downtime, man hours per job, etc.) and reporting tools necessary for monitoring progress against company build objectives.
• Organizing and keeping a clean and efficient job site. Plan a week and task in advance to minimize downtime.
• Create build plans/schematics for Field Technicians teams to follow.
• Experience with telecommunications engineering—knowledge of how to splice fiber, build and terminate MDF’s and IDF’s, experience working with fixed wireless and fiber preferred.
• Friendly and professional appearance at all times, including interacting with customers and building owners/managers on an ad hoc basis.

Requirements

• Based in the Tri-State area—New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania
• ISP/telecommunications experience preferred
• This person should have at least 1 year of experience in telecommunications, managing multiple teams of telecommunications technicians building internet networks in challenging environments (urban commercial and apartments/MDU)
• Capable of installing, terminating, and troubleshooting ethernet (cat5/6) and fiber in residential (MDU/apartment) installs. Ability to operate OTDR, Light Meter, VFL and other fiber equipment/tools
• OSHA 30/40 strongly preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to deploy fixed wireless radios, including millimeter wave (e.g. Siklu, Bridgewave, etc.), preferred
• Knowledge of DC power systems a bonus
• Very good understanding of building construction, including identifying PT floors, riser vs plenum environments
• Ability to create design schematics preferred
• Experience using project management software (e.g. Asana, Monday.com) is preferred

Benefits

• Attractive salary ($75-100k) based on level of capabilities and experience
• Performance bonus potential
• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave (PSL)
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Metro card reimbursement
• 401k inclusion after 3 months of employment, with employer matching

Honest Networks' Values

Honest is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request to facilitate their participation in the hiring process.