Senior Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction

Ziply Fiber

$108K — $158K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 10+ years of OSP experience including splicing and construction.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing personnel.
  • Proven experience in budget management.
  • Advanced knowledge of fiber splicing, installation practices, and safety construction standards.
  • In-depth understanding of the permitting processes for various authorities.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage all OSP construction project budgets, schedules, and compliance.
  • Coordinate project schedules with various stakeholders including contractors and government agencies.
  • Direct the bidding and approval process for construction contracts.
  • Standardize construction practices across all company programs.
  • Plan and size the contractor workforce for future project needs.
  • Mentor and develop OSP Construction Managers and Contract Administrators through performance feedback.
  • Facilitate internal meetings to ensure alignment and share best practices.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k retirement plan.
  • Flexible spending account contributions.
  • Generous paid sick leave and time off policies.
  • Parental leave support.
  • Quarterly performance bonuses.
  • Career growth and education reimbursement programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Senior Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction

Base Salary: $108,682 to $158,178 annually DOE

Bonus: Target annual bonus

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction will be responsible for leadership and oversight for all aspects of Outside Plant construction activities across Ziply's territory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.

Project Oversight & Execution

  • Accountable for the staffing, budgets(capital/expense), schedules and compliance associated with OSPconstruction projects, along with the safety and quality of workperformed.
  • Oversee the development, coordination, andexecution of project schedules with contractors, property management,customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities, and governmentagencies.
  • Oversee all phases in the bidding,negotiation, and approval of construction contracts.


Strategic Alignment & Standardization

  • Standardize construction practices/approachesacross the company and across all build types/programs.
  • Size the contractor workforce for the futureto support the build types/programs.
  • Align the internal and external constructionteams with the Engineering Teams to drive more efficiencies, shortenproject durations and reduce change request.


Leadership & Team Development

  • Provide leadership and mentorship to OSPConstruction Managers and Contract Administrators through coaching,feedback, development goals and performance management.


Communication & Collaboration

  • Coordinate and participate in various internalmeetings to ensure communication and alignment of initiatives, informationsharing and implementation of best practices.


Other Duties

  • Performs other duties as required to support the business andevolving organization.


Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of OSP experience,including splicing and construction.
  • Minimum of five (5) years leadership/peoplemanagement experience.
  • Experience managing budgets.
  • Advanced understanding of fiber splicing andinstallation practices, proper safety construction practices and networktopology.
  • Advanced understanding of the permittingprocess for railroad, DOT, cities, counties, and pole owners.

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Developed leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and lead others.
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations.
• Knowledge and experience in outside plant engineering and installation/construction.
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within critical deadlines.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Proven ability to lead, facilitate, develop, and motivate a cross-functional team in a competitive environment.
• Possess a general understanding of utility accounting practices.
• Experience with bargained for contracts and employees.
• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of R.U.S (515) contract policies and procedures.
• Intermediate knowledge/experience of engineering support systems and highly skilled in Microsoft PC applications such as Word, Excel.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work is primarily a modern office setting.

At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self-employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self-employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests.

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