Senior Deployment Manager, Fibre
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As the Senior Regional Manager Central Region you will lead a team of telecommunications professionals tasked with the design and construction of the physical plant associated with fibre optics networks. Your team will develop a regional fibre strategy and accompanying high-level designs which will then be contracted to 3rd parties for detailed design permitting construction and test. Your team will employ this model to deliver multiple network builds in parallel.
Key responsibilities include:
Work with the Core and Aggregation Network Engineering team to establish architectural standards and select implementation technologies for Xplress next generation of hybrid fibre wireless networks
Work with the business and engineering teams to build regional strategies and create high-level designs for new hybrid fibre wireless network rollouts
Run competitive RFP processes for the selection of fibre design and construction contractors and negotiate the final contract
Develop project cost estimates schedules and effectively project manage 3rd party contractors in the design permitting construction and test of new networks ensuring on-time on-budget delivery
Manage procurement of fibre construction materials
Negotiate with municipalities and government departments for Municipal Access Agreements and right of way usage
Negotiate contracts with infrastructure owners (e.g. pole & duct owners) for the use of their infrastructure
Develop fibre optic network construction standards allowing for the outsourcing of construction activities audit contractors to their compliance of these standards
Develop standards for fibre optics network CAD and GIS documentation (alignments support structures splicing) and associated tools and management processes
Develop processes for post construction maintenance of fibre optic networks (linear tax screening locating maintenance routines)
Consult with industry peers and stay abreast of new industry technologies and industry standards
Guide and mentor the Fibre Construction team and actively share knowledge and experience across the broader Network team
The ideal candidate will possess:
Minimum 10 years of fibre optics design and construction management experience and at least 5 years of functional leadership experience
In-depth knowledge of fibre optic network construction techniques construction equipment and fibre optic network technologies for use in both outside plant and inside plant applications
Experience leading the design and construction of FTTx networks
Extensive experience running construction RFPs and negotiating construction contracts utilizing fixed price unit price and time and materials contracting models understanding of advantages / disadvantages of the various models
Proven ability to manage relationships with design and construction contractors consultants subcontractors ensuring defined / contracted responsibilities are met
Track record of successful on-time on-budget project deliveries demonstrating an ability to plan budget schedule resource and manage a construction project from initiation to final test and delivery
Demonstrated ability to implement processes and best practices which improve communication and allow teams to scale
Experienced in the development of construction standards and auditing contractors in their compliance of those standards
Solid understanding of OH&S requirements with demonstrated experience in the development of Project Specific Safety Programs (Job Hazard Assessments Emergency Response Plans Safe Work Practices)
Attention to detail ensuring accurate construction documentation and written standards are created for use by network peers
Proven ability to break down barriers and foster collaboration across functions and teams
Willingness to challenge the status quo and look for new and innovative solutions
As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check. Details will be supplied to applicants as they move through the selection process.
Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.
Company Overview:
Xplore Inc. isCanadas fibre 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living for today and future generations.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Jenkins
- Python
- Active Directory
- VMware
- Engineering
- Tcp/IP
- Deskstops
- OS
- Windows
- Database
- Linux
- Java
- Troubleshoot
- Technical Support
