Program Manager Engineering Construction
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Job Description
Brightspeed is looking for a Program Manager to join our team! As Program Manager Engineering & Construction you will be managing the daily operations of the outside fiber plant to include engineering permitting contracting designing and maintenance of new building adds and existing fiber facility relocations. This critical role will require you to be responsible for designing and developing complex outside plant (OSP) equipment installations modifications and upgrades. Maintaining fiber splice records networking topography records fiber mapping and asbuilts in corporate inventory systems. You will also be working closely with other carriers engineering firms local/ state agencies and building owners/property owners on new building addons and relocations. You will be utilizing a variety of systems for the processing and reporting of work activities inventory of OSP facilities documentation of projects and managing various budgets to include but not limited to new construction and route maintenance/protection.
As a Program Manager Engineering & Construction your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining the security of the outside fiber plant (OSP) network either aerial and/or underground throughout area of responsibility by managing cable location by locating contractors and initiating protection activities
- Working closely with other carriers local/ state agencies and building owners/property owners on new building adds and relocations
- Working closely with upstream groups completes fiber verification requests project estimations designs bids permits and manages construction of new building adds
- Monitoring infrastructure builds and reviewing punch lists and approving work that meets industry construction standards
- Preparing project timelines tracking budgets and providing detailed weekly status reports
- Obtaining value added contractors/subcontractors for engineering permitting and construction of OSP infrastructure
- Obtaining and managing contractors for route protection. Maintaining fiber splice records network topography records and fiber mapping
- Directing emergency restoration and mitigation activities required for the OSP network. This could include fiber optic damage natural disasters power failures and other events
- Managing contract and/or employee fiber splicers
- Providing on the job divisional training to employees and oversees contractors to ensure the proper method and procedures of facility protection and maintenance are followed
- Utilizing locating equipment use of Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR) and troubleshooting tone generation/reception in field
Qualifications :
WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:
- Strong background and understanding of telecommunications outside plant engineering construction and managing network related construction projects with successful results that include scope schedule and budget
- Highly professional and motivated.
- Understanding of contract management and project accounting
- Creative problem solver
- Proven results in building strong peer level relationships
- Strong OSP construction knowledge with ability to read/redline construction drawings to facilitate new builds relocations and emergency repairs
- Excellent interpersonal coaching managerial and leadership skills
- Ability to perform a wide spectrum of complex assignments requiring alternative analysis innovation and judgment
- Assumes responsibility for contribution to the success of major or multiple projects and is periodically called upon to make decisions
- Must be proficient in MS Office applications databases and flowcharts
- Experience in computer aided drafting (CAD) programs
- Ability to be oncall on a 24/7/365 basis
- A valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record
Physical Requirements:
- When working in the Field you must be able to sit climb balance stoop kneel crouch and crawl lift 75 lbs. and be able to work in all weather conditions
BONUS POINTS FOR:
- 5 plus years of experience in contract management permitting XGSPON and fiber management.
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Additional Information :
WHY JOIN US
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.
Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End East Tower in Charlotte NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area whenever possible to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed we have roles that are designated as remote hybrid office or fieldbased depending on the position business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job wherever they may be.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program including competitive medical dental vision and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.
Diversity equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real.
When we bring our authentic selves to work everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible inclusive and highquality internet because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.
Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
