OSP Construction Manager

OSP Construction Manager

Company Overview:

All Points Broadband is the leading, rural-facing internet service provider in the mid-Atlantic and a four-time honoree on the Inc. list of America’s 5,000 fastest growing companies. We are committed to delivering reliable broadband internet to everyone, regardless of where they live.

Building on a seven-year record of successfully consolidating rural internet service providers, All Points is aggressively partnering with underserved jurisdictions and electric utility companies to finally bridge the digital divide by extending fiber-to-the-home to currently unserved homes and businesses. In the past year, All Points has secured more than $300 million in local, state, and federal grants to support rural broadband deployment. There are more than 140,000 locations in our current FTTH construction pipeline, which is continuously expanding.

All Points’ lead investor is Searchlight Capital Partners, a private equity firm that is one of America’s leading broadband investors. Searchlight is a $9 billion fund that is the largest private investor in residential fiber in the United States, primarily through All Points, Consolidated Communications, and Ziply Fiber (formerly Frontier in the northwest states).

We are a team of hardworking individuals who are passionate about our mission and take pride in our work. We like what we do and who we do it with. We have empathy for others, and we treat our customers and coworkers with respect. We are cool under pressure and do not let obstacles or challenges stand in our way. We are objective, self-critical, and always looking to improve ourselves and our methods and procedures.

Position Summary:

We are recruiting a dynamic and driven OSP Construction Manager who will work closely with the rest of the Company’s OSP division. We are looking for someone who is intelligent, has excellent people skills, and wants to become a key contributor to our team as our Company continues to grow. This is an opportunity to make your mark.

OSP Construction Manager critical responsibilities:

• Reports to the Sr. Mgr. OSP Construction ensuring network expansion plans are properly aligned to achieve the department’s goals and objectives
• Works with vendor managers/supervisors to provide management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating workers, material, and equipment, ensuring that construction milestones are performed in accordance with schedule and budget
• Direct the day-to-day construction field operations, providing necessary technical guidance, quality controls and safety adherence
• Ensure Company tracking methods and systems are implemented to measure productivity levels, and perform regular review of job cost and progress reports
• Responsible for vendor compliance with Company safety policies and procedures
• Fully understands the business, scope, and implications related to managing OSP construction operations
• May manage, oversee, and provide technical guidance and coaching to others
• Interfaces with various internal and external stakeholders on assigned construction projects
• Communicates with team members ensuring cohesion across various departments
• Required to plan, manage, and evaluate work of vendors; will make decisions regarding appropriate construction methods, units of payment and associated milestone achievements required
• Ensure that team goals, protocols, and business relationships are consistent with the company’s strategy
• Execute and deliver multiple construction projects, focusing on aggressively expanding APB’s fiber network at an industry-leading pace and cost per passing
• Work directly with Senior Leadership to deliver a strict, aggressive schedule to satisfy broadband deployment objectives
• Responsible for network construction costs, budget adherence, and tracking expenses and able to report as required
• Develop and positively maintain short-term and long-term relationships to support Company goals
• Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are on-time and under budget
• Document, update and maintain robust and accurate plant records and as-builts as projects are completed
• Manages relationships with regional utilities and local and state governments.
• Participate in ongoing educational and networking opportunities in order to maintain current knowledge of network operations, technology changes and matters as they relate to cost-effective FTTH deployment
• Perform daily assigned tasks as related to OSP Construction projects

Qualifications of a strong candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or the equivalent education and /or experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in related engineering or network construction in the areas of responsibility listed above.
• Knowledge of CAD and GIS mapping software required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Expert knowledge in RUS Construction standards, NESC requirements, and OSP construction-related details (Aerial, Underground, Buried, Splicing, etc.)
• Valid driver s license
• FTTP construction methods
• Knowledge of fiber management and splicing standards
• Good understanding of telecom network topology and customer connectivity
• Should have telecom skills in AutoCAD and any other GIS application
• Hand-on experience on telecom networks including OSP and ISP elements
• Able to effectively oversee multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Characteristics of a great APB team member:

• A consummate team collaborator! You ensure alignment to core values, vision, and mission throughout the organization.
• Intense and natural mission alignment with All Points Broadband
• Love working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial culture. Thus, you thrive in building things successfully from scratch.
• A systems thinker who gets a charge out of progress and continuous improvement as much as big milestones

Work Requirements:

The OSP Construction Manager will be expected to report to work in the Company’s headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. The headquarters are located in the James Center in the heart of downtown with easy access to I-95 and the Downtown Expressway. Travel to regional office locations and field operations will be at the COO’s discretion.

All new All Points employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Compensation:

The OSP Construction Manager will receive a competitive salary based on qualifications.

All Points offers industry-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, paid-time-off and 401(k) with Company match, among other benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All new All Points employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23219: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer networking: 1 year (Preferred)
• CAD: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location