Network Specialist - Outside Plant Construction

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations and states.
• Supervise consulting resources during the engineering and/or construction phases of projects.
• Work closely with Network Operations, associate managers, consultants, design engineers, and construction contractors to meet company needs.
• Implement fiber and HFC networks while adhering to TDS outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and standards.
• Ensure NESC compliance and stay updated with relevant codes.
• Assist in the engineering phase of projects, creating labor, material, and overhead project cost estimates.
• Conduct audits of OSP projects and coach consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Verify and review all required reports from field personnel and contractor invoicing for accuracy.
• Manage construction projects by reviewing quality of work, clean-up resolution, proper maintenance of project documentation, and continual review of project progress.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines and other departments like Network Operations, Network Planning, Rights-of-Way, and Contract Administration.
• Conduct pre-staking, pre-bid, and pre-construction meetings to verify proper right-of-way, easements, and permits are obtained.
• Create designs for proper cable sizing and facility routing.
• Complete necessary documentation for successful project completion, including Bid Jobs, Build orders, Job Start Agreements, VMOP’s, and close-out documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or higher) –OR- 2+ years professional work experience.
• 2+ years experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking.
• Maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
• Experience in OSP Construction and/or Engineering (fiber or copper or coax) – OR - related Utility/Municipal Construction and/or Engineering – OR - Construction Project Management, Utility Installation Technician, General Trades experience preferred.
• Fiber optic implementation experience.
• Excellent leadership, customer relations, and communications skills.
• Self-directed and able to work independently.
• ESRI ArcGIS, AGOL, Spatial analysis or other GIS experience.
• Proficient in a digital environment.
• Understanding of Telecommunications industry and principals.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• PC database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills.
• Working knowledge of NESC construction practices and engineering standards.
• Ability to work in a cooperative and courteous manner with diverse work groups.
• Understanding of Fiber to The Home (FTTH) design and construction techniques.
• Ability to read and understand FTTH construction prints.