- Job Description:
- Oversee the management of complex OSP
projects involving design and implementation for new and existing fiber
deployments, including placing poles, fiber, conduit, and other OSP
facilities for transportation-based initiatives.
- Create and execute plans associated with
Client OSP infrastructure and all associated components.
- Manage projects from start to finish,
including managing outside vendors and subcontractors along with managing
the financial and payment aspects of the project.
- Provide explanations of the scope of
work to contractors, outline expectations and requirements, and administer
each step to construction teams and contractors.
- Review facility placement in the field,
compare to engineering design specifications, approve or deny change
orders, and approve invoice payments to contractors.
- Assist in defining, writing, and
implementing standards and procedures involving various IT/OSP
technologies.
- Provide clear communication of technical
information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Provide updates to senior executives
while providing detailed oversight of assigned tasks.
- Collaborate as part of a team to develop
plans and drive important business strategies to provide outstanding
customer service, streamline processes, and meet financial goals.
- Collaborate in identifying and
addressing gaps in service policies, practices, and procedures and
document each.
- Participate in request for proposal
bidding and evaluation for OSP projects
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Any combination of education and experience that would prepare the incumbent to perform the duties of the position at the appropriate level. Employees would typically have thorough (6 years) experience in OSP services with demonstrated experience with fiber deployments, vendor management, and project management. Successful candidates will also have experience communicating complex technical material to both technical and non-technical audiences and have the ability to analyze complex information to solve difficult problems.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Extensive background in technical team
management and development
- Strong background in OSP operations,
including construction standards and utility coordination processes
- Knowledge and understanding of the
Nashville Electric and AT&T pole attachment process or experience with
a similar process in another market
- Knowledge and understanding of fiber
deployment technologies
- Excellent written and verbal
communication skills; interpersonal and collaboration skills
