Telecommunications Specialist II

We're seeking a Telecommunications Specialist II to support communications and security infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in telecommunications, network communications, software engineering, or electronic security systems who enjoy coordinating technical projects and working with cross-functional teams.

About the role

This is a 52-week contract opportunity based in Manhattan, NY. The position involves 35% office work in Manhattan and 65% field work as required, with right-of-way access specified. Support of Capital Projects in the Systems Business Unit includes reviewing construction documents, supervising contractors, resolving construction issues, and coordinating between contractors, designers, user departments, and maintenance groups.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents.
• Supervise and provide guidance to contractors; monitor and track job progress; coordinate field construction activities.
• Resolve construction issues related to field conditions, inter-discipline conflicts, long-term maintenance, and life cycle costs.
• Act as a facilitator between contractors, designers, user departments, and maintenance groups.
• Resolve field conditions expediently; provide input and suggested solutions; obtain formal approval from design engineers when necessary.
• Monitor budgets, TA services usage, and schedules; identify potential shortfalls and take action to prevent negative impact on the critical path.
• Identify needs for General Orders and other services; ensure timely provision to contractors.
• Initiate, operate under, and properly close General Orders.
• Inspect work in progress; identify and inform contractors of deficiencies or concerns.
• Prepare daily reports, formal punch-lists, and informal/running punch-lists.
• Prepare formal punch lists and ensure completion.
• Conduct joint pre- and final inspections with contractors and company trade groups.
• Develop estimates; process and manage scope and change orders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Data Telecommunications, or Computer Science; or an Associate’s degree in the same fields plus two years of related experience.
• Minimum of three years of satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work (e.g., planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting) on engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural projects.
• Consultants must take and pass a one-day New York City Transit Track Safety Training Course prior to working on or near the wayside; must maintain this qualification for the duration of the assignment.
• Consultants must provide their own safety work boots meeting required specifications prior to work on or near wayside at no cost to the company.
• Consultants must possess a 30-hour OSHA Certificate prior to work on or near wayside and maintain it for the duration of service.

Skills

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering preferred, but equivalent college education may be considered.
• Preferred experience with data telecommunication network deployment or communications applications, such as CCTV, PSLAN, Laser Intrusion Detection Systems, Electronic Access Control, Video Management Systems (VMS), or Physical Security Information Systems (PSIM).
• Experience in analytic planning or operational, technical, and/or administrative duties.
• Knowledge of engineering processes and practical experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
• Proficiency in English with the ability to clearly write, communicate, and organize project information, reports, and contract-related documents.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, with nights and weekends as required.
• Work hours: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (lunch hour is unpaid).