Technical Operations Manager, Engineering Lead

The application window will be open until at least October, 11th, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

Area Description

Role Description

In this role, you'll:

• Manage the design, permitting, and network deployment to Single Family Units (SFUs), Multi Dwelling Units (MDUs), and Single Business Units (SBUs).
• Develop and grow the OSP Engineering team.
• Vendor management of Engineering Design and QA/QC resources ensuring GFiber Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network standards and expectations are followed. 
• Support GFiber Outside Plant (OSP) Construction and Operations teams to coordinate Central Office (CO) planning, material selection, project execution, change management, proactive/reactive relocation events, and financial performance against targets.

• Facilitate address serviceability process alongside cross-functional stakeholders & foster key municipal relationships to support consistent plus predictable permit reviews/approvals. Will need to collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore/evaluate dark fiber lease opportunities.
• Establish and manage positive vendor relationships through effective facilitations and communication. 

At a minimum we'd like you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Telecommunications or related field, or equivalent practical experience. 
• 7 years of experience in managing large, multi-faceted, outside plant projects, fiber to the Home (FTTH), or outside plant engineering projects.
• Experience in inside and outside plant fiber optic network infrastructure, engineering design and construction.
• Experience working cross-functionally to manage the designs and build scalable construction, installation, and support processes. 
• Experience working with municipalities managing right-of-way, construction permitting, and coordinating work schedules to meet intermediate and completion milestones. 
• Experience with Make Ready Engineering practices, including NESC, NEC, or GO-95 (CA only) clearances and GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality.

It's preferred if you have:

• 10 years of experience in managing large, highly-complex, outside plant projects, FTTH or outside plant engineering projects. 
• 5 years of experience managing and leading teams of more than 5 people.
• Contract or vendor management experience, including defining scope of work and quality control. 
• Experience with aerial and underground construction projects, including knowledge of outside plant equipment and materials.
• Capital budget management experience. 
• Experience analyzing fiber test results and auditing projects for compliance within scopes of work.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $154,000 - $169,000 + bonus + cash award + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.