[Remote] Manager-OSP Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TDS Telecom is dedicated to providing high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services across the U.S. They are seeking a Manager-OSP Engineering to oversee the planning, coordination, and supervision of outside plant field construction and splicing operations. The role involves managing construction projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and working closely with various stakeholders to meet company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of TDS associates and/or consultants who are responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations and states
• Provide technical support for special request projects such as records verification, major road moves or potential on-net builds
• Work with Finance to ensure proper accounting of facilities placed and interact with the legal department to ensure that the company is not at risk in any asset transfers
• Provide audits of OSP projects and coach Associate Managers – OSP Engineering & Construction and/or contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Manage construction projects by reviewing quality of work, clean up resolution, proper maintenance of project documentation and continual review of project progress
• Review all required reports from field personnel and contractor invoicing for accuracy
• Ensure that the TDS OSP group complies with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines and other departments such as Network Planning, Rights-of-Way and Contract Administration
• Conduct pre-staking, pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as required
• Verify that proper right-of-way, easements and permits are obtained and designs for proper cable sizing and facility routing
• Schedule and coordinate acceptance testing of new outside plant facilities
• Periodically review and update audits and facility maps to ensure accuracy
• Arrange to update records upon the completion of construction projects
• Verify that all network additions are included on the local 'one-call' mapping system
• Verify that all documentation required to complete projects successfully, including Bid Jobs, Build orders, Job Start Agreements, VMOP’s and close out documentation is complete
• Provides human resource management and manpower apportionment necessary for completion of network projects
• Conduct periodic quality assurance inspection of OSP projects performed by Local Operations personnel
• Provide recommendations to management for improving standards and practices resulting in higher quality and lower cost projects
• Manage specific projects OSP projects directly if schedule permits
• Design projects and prepare OSP workplans for construction or modification of network facilities if schedule permits
• Assist in the training of field personnel on standards, RUS and TDS practices, time reporting codes and report/form preparation
• Assist Network Operations staff in developing Capital Additions, Budget assumptions and long-range planning

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) –OR- 4 years of professional work experience
• 7+ years' experience in telephony or related fields
• 5+ years' supervisory experience
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Proficient with GIS and ESRi
• OSP design experience
• Excellent leadership, customer relations and communications skills
• Thorough Understanding of Telecommunications industry and principals
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Jira, Outlook, Excel and Office suite
• Advanced working knowledge of RUS construction practices and engineering standards
• Ability to work in a cooperative and courteous manner with diverse work groups
• Must be self-motivated and self-reliant
• May be required to regular travel on an “as-needed” basis

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
• Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• TDS Service Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to:
• Associates working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to:
• In addition to these benefits, all associates will have the opportunity to participate in our Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development.

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