Sr. Design Manager, Communications

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

About the role

This role is responsible for building and leading a team of qualified communications and joint use engineers, project managers, and permitting specialists. It involves overseeing the planning, analysis, and design of communications and broadband infrastructure, ensuring compliance, owner standards, and current regulations. This position combines business development, department growth, leadership of designers/engineers, and coordination with customers to ensure project quality and deadlines are met. Additionally, this individual will support and develop strategies for the training, development, and improvements of resources and processes.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a department of qualified communications engineers to meet the needs of an evolving communications landscape.
• Develop and enforce standardized engineering protocols, documentation requirements, and quality control procedures to ensure all deliverables meet or exceed communications industry standards.
• Provide high-level oversight and final approval on communications projects and deliverables.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing client accounts and lead technical presentations for prospective clients.
• Oversee the technical components of bids, RFPs, and RFIs, providing accurate cost estimations and statements of work (SOW).
• Manage the communications engineering department's annual budget, including software licensing, hardware procurement, and training expenses.
• Coordinate with other company departments to ensure communications engineering efforts align with the broader company goals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, translating complex technical requirements into actionable project roadmaps.
• Manage the engineering department's workload across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring all milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Navigate client needs and project deadlines, provide transparent updates, and proactively address potential issues or delays.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Effective communication skills, able to meet with and effectively communicate with potential clients, employees, and other departments within the company.
• Strong working knowledge of Communications engineering, pole loading analysis, and permitting process.
• Management experience leading teams, enforcing quality management, managing deadlines, and reviewing construction packages for broadband deployments.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the development of Key Performance Indicators, benchmarks, and analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, electrical, or related engineering discipline, or equivalent utility/OSP engineering experience.
• 5 - 7+ years of management experience in outside plant telecom or utility distribution engineering, including direct responsibility for departmental profitability.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

About Us

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces, and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• 401K with match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Part-time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.