Senior Manager Outside Plant Engineer (OSP)

Sr. Manager – OSP Planning & Engineering

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Director of Fiber Construction ensuring network expansion plans are properly aligned to achieve the department’s goals and objectives
• Lead, execute and deliver multiple planning projects from design to finance approval, focusing on aggressively expanding APB’s fiber network to at an industry-leading pace and cost per passing
• Produce a rolling schedule of viable planning projects for capital funding and estimated builds to satisfy broadband deployment objectives
• Estimate network construction costs, prepare budgets, and track expenses with ROM, BOM and produce reports as required
• Develop short-term and long-term network plans to support product and customer goals, based on current and future planned fiber serving areas
• Work with Marketing and Sales to forecast opportunities for penetration in unserved or planned markets
• Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are on-time and under budget
• Create, update and maintain robust and accurate engineering plant records in a GIS database
• Update and maintain accurate system of record for all fiber assignments
• Manages relationships with regional utilities and local and state governments.
• Prepare, negotiate, secure, and document all necessary permits, easements, and public rights-of-way
• 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 planning and engineering projects
• Manages a team of planners and engineers and staffs organization accordingly

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 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.
• Expert knowledge of CAD and GIS mapping software required. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Expert knowledge in determining light budgets, and fiber optic design specifications and limitations
• Valid driver s license

Other skills

• FTTP engineering design, documentation and cost analysis, and related engineering database recordkeeping
• Knowledge of fiber management and splicing standards
• Good understanding of telecom network topology and customer connectivity.
• Should have telecom network design skills in AutoCAD and any other GIS application.
• Should have experience in Plan and design of telecom networks (Fiber)
• Hands-on experience on telecom networks including OSP and ISP elements
• Experience with Federal and State Grants
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

• Outside Plant Engineering and Design: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location