Program Manager Engineering & Construction

Job Description

Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Northeast & East

Backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality…. designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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As Program Manager-Engineering, you will be managing the daily operations of the outside fiber plant to include engineering, permitting, contracting, designing and maintenance of new building adds and existing fiber facility relocations. This critical role will require you to be responsible for designing and developing complex outside plant (OSP) equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades. Maintaining fiber splice records, networking topography records, fiber mapping, and as-builts in corporate inventory systems. You will also be working closely with other carriers, engineering firms, local/ state agencies and building owners/property owners on new building add-ons and relocations. Qualifications

Utilizing a variety of systems for the processing and reporting of work activities, inventory of OSP facilities, documentation of projects and managing various budgets to include but not limited to new construction and route maintenance/protection

Maintaining the security of the outside fiber plant (OSP) network, either aerial and/or underground, throughout area of responsibility by managing cable location, by locating contractors and initiating protection activities

Working closely with other carriers, local/ state agencies and building owners/property owners on new building adds and relocations

Working closely with upstream groups, completes fiber verification requests, project estimations, designs, bids, permits and manages construction of new building adds

Monitoring infrastructure builds and reviewing punch lists and approving work that meets industry construction standards

Preparing project timelines, tracking budgets, and providing detailed weekly status reports

Obtaining value added contractors/subcontractors for engineering, permitting and construction of OSP infrastructure

Obtaining and managing contractors for route protection. Maintaining fiber splice records, network topography records, and fiber mapping

Directing emergency restoration and mitigation activities required for the OSP network. This could include fiber optic damage, natural disasters, power failures and other events

Managing contract and/or employee fiber splicers

Providing on the job divisional training to employees and oversees contractors to ensure the proper method and procedures of facility protection and maintenance are followed

Utilizing locating equipment, use of Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), and troubleshooting tone generation/reception in field

Additional Information

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

Strong background and understanding of telecommunications, outside plant engineering, construction, and managing network related construction projects with successful results that include scope, schedule, and budget

Highly professional and motivated.

Understanding of contract management and project accounting

Creative problem solver

Proven results in building strong peer level relationships

Strong OSP construction knowledge with ability to read/red-line construction drawings to facilitate new builds, relocations, and emergency repairs

Excellent interpersonal, coaching, managerial, and leadership skills

Ability to perform a wide spectrum of complex assignments requiring alternative analysis, innovation, and judgment

Assumes responsibility for contribution to the success of major or multiple projects and is periodically called upon to make decisions

Must be proficient in MS Office applications, databases, and flowcharts

Experience in computer aided drafting (CAD) programs

Ability to be on-call on a 24/7/365 basis

A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

Physical Requirements:

When working in the Field you must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, lift 75 lbs., and be able to work in all weather conditions

BONUS POINTS FOR:

5 plus years of experience in contract management, permitting, XGSPON, and fiber management.

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We have a brand new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and we prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real.

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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