Project Manager OSP Fiber

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.  

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.  

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.  

Job Description

The CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects that you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager OSP Fiber to lead a specialized group of designers focused on outside plant fiber design in Western Canada. Our clients include major telecommunications providers, industrial, utility, and municipal sectors. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of fiber infrastructure design and deployment environment from design, to permitting, to installation and testing. Knowledge of Telecom infrastructure (passive and active) such as networking protocols and standards as well as wireless applications is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of designers specializing in outside fiber plant projects.
• Oversee the design and implementation of aerial and underground fiber projects, ensuring adherence to regional regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary projects within industrial, utility, and municipal sectors
• Maintain good relationships with the clients
• Prepare and manage engineering estimations
• Coordinate closely with major telecommunications service providers and other stakeholders (e.g. Power Utility – Pole colocation/co-use) on project requirements and delivery timelines.
• Be a key contributor on broader fiber-related projects including industrial, municipal, or utility networks.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance for design outputs.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, budgets, and deadlines.

Qualifications

• College or Associate degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Networking, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in outside plant fiber design, including significant experience working with major telecommunications providers.
• Proven experience managing a design team, with strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Solid understanding of underground and aerial permitting processes in British Columbia, Alberta, and ideally Ontario.
• Proven experience and knowledge of networking fundamentals and wireless applications.
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Demonstrated leadership.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to track financial performance of projects.
• Effective communicator, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects to a high standard, on time and within budget.
• Ability to adapt and respond effectively to evolving client needs and project requirements.

The expected salary for this position is from $135,000 to $150,000 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate.

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company,   an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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