Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Facilities Project Specialist
Base Salary: $75,000 to $125,000 annually DOE
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.
Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge.
As our state-of-the-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.
Our Company Values:
- Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.
- Empowering You: We help customers choose what is best for them, and we support employees in implementing new ideas and solutions.
- Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other.
- Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest, human communication.
Job Summary
The Facilities Project Specialist is responsible for design, management and oversight of construction-related activities for new and existing Point of Presence (POP) facilities and other Critical Facilities related projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.
Market Expansion & Strategic Support
· Support Ziply Fiber market expansion efforts through the establishment of new POP facilities.
· Review and provide feedback on property acquisition options.
· Research and recommend options that will assist with meeting business objectives.
· Provide support for specific initiatives aimed at increasing the resiliency and efficiency of our data centers, central offices, and POPs.
Project & Construction Management
· Successfully meet project deadlines and deliverables.
· Manage construction projects for Facilities / Critical Infrastructure / Colo initiatives.
· Engage and understand the status across all respective ongoing projects at any time.
· Perform site visits and surveys as needed.
Facilities Implementation & Infrastructure
· Responsible for the successful implementation of facility activities including site prep, construction, fencing, utilities, grounds, HVAC, generators, underground storage tanks, fuel tanks, transfer switches, parking, storage, and security.
· Set-up new utilities (trash, power, propane, etc.) in Engie and contact provider(s) to create account(s).
· Coordinate with Landlords and property owners for site visits and other requirements.
· Close out buildings, returning to pre-lease conditions.
Vendor, Contractor & Financial Coordination
· Directly interface with contractors during the bidding, award, execution, and project close out phases.
· Verify vendor expenses for accuracy and submit to Accounts Payable for payment processing.
· Create work orders, purchase orders and CPPs.
Documentation, Compliance & Availability
· Perform and maintain construction-related documentation including Request for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFI), Scopes of Work (SOW) and change orders.
· Must be available to work regular business hours Pacific Standard Time.
· Must also be available to work on-call, evenings and weekends as needed.
Other Duties
· Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Facilities Management.
- Minimum of five (5) years of construction management experience.
- Strong background in Commercial/Industrial building systems to include HVAC, 3-Phase Power Distribution, Fire Detection/Suppression and Automated Building Controls.
- Strong background with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations such as building electrical codes, OSHA, ADA, and environmental issues.
- Experience as a problem solver under emergency conditions; reviewing all available facts and making prudent decisions when a facility component has failed (i.e., Roof, HVAC units).
- Experience developing project scope, estimates, budgets, and schedules.
- Working Knowledge of Excel, Word, and Visio applications.
· Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
· Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously, remain flexible, and maintain one’s composure in stressful situations.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize quickly.
- Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Ability to drive on behalf of the Company in a safe and responsible manner.
- Ability to travel.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work is primarily a modern office setting.
At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self-employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self-employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests.
Diverse Workforce / EEO:
Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of a non-job-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status.