Company Summary
Join Commnet, a pioneering force that has been the backbone of rural networks in the United States for decades. At Commnet we prioritize enabling and delivering high-quality broadband communication services that enable Tribal and Rural America to thrive. At the heart of our mission lies a passion for digital inclusion and life transformation, offering more than connectivity – we’re dedicated to fostering equality of opportunity through access to essential services. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust and ownership, where our passion for our customers and communities shines through our customer-centric approach. With open and effective communication, we champion a “win together” mindset, celebrating every victory as a step towards a connected and empowered rural America.
Job Profile Summary
This position manages the Engineering and Construction segment of this department in a five-state region (NM, UT, NV, CO and AZ) that will include direct reporting employees and contract vendors. Plans, prepares, budgets with efficient cost-effective design for fiber OSP construction. Manages the implementation of OSP designs and prepares contracts for the construction deployment of fiber technologies including FTTP, ethernet and a multitude of various PON applications. As a Senior Manager this role will be instrumental in establishing and adhering to company goals, budget targets and compliance. Preferred candidate possesses advanced knowledge of telecommunications construction and engineering practices and principles, including FTTH, FTTB, and FTTN design and implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to):
- Ensures compliance with RUS and industry specifications by staking all lines to be built and/or rearranged. Organizes and files necessary paperwork and staking sheets.
- Analyzes existing capacity and forecasts projected requirements to determine required construction/engineering and timing of projects and their costs.
- Responsible for assisting with department's annual budget by providing basic designs with associated estimates of cost for new and on-going construction projects.
- Manages the design and assists in coordinating the installation of broadband loop carrier and other transmission systems.
- Assign cable counts to assist with preparation of cut sheets for cutovers in copper and fiber outside plant configurations.
- Reviews and critiques construction and installation drawings using CAD and manual drafting techniques. Estimates equipment, labor, and material. This may also include timelines or schedules for construction and cutover.
- Reviews as-built material and unit totals prior to close-out of each job or project and invoices and verifies units placed against original estimates.
- Reviews blueprints regarding telephone service.
- Prepares, coordinates, and secures necessary permits, easements, ROWs, and ensures compliance with environmental agencies.
- Identifies large jobs to place on 515 contract and assists on pre-bid 515 contract meetings.
- Identifies fiber jobs which must be completed. Identifies HUD Site jobs and other jobs, such as, large cable extensions (without radio access, but still within DSL service range) to pick up additional customers.
- Works with other companies for co-locations of utilities.
- Works closely with transport and network departments to ensure timely deployments.
- Supervises contractors working with the Company's Engineering Department, to assure quality of labor and that projects stay on budget. Processes contractors' invoices and reviews for correctness.
- Reviews for accuracy and approval: Timesheets, Time off requests, and all other necessary employee paperwork associated with HR and Accounting Departments.
- Creates and maintains up to date personnel records (Performance Evaluations, Employee Disciplinary Process etc., and all other HR related documents.
- Represents the company at meetings concerning new business.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum Years Experience: 12+ Yrs.
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Embody and demonstrate our company values: Foster Trust, Effective Communication, Customer Centricity, Own It, Win Together.
- Through knowledge of all parameters, disciplines of OSP, FTTP and enterprise level engineering & Construction.
- Advanced knowledge of: Transmission qualities and capabilities of copper and fiber plants. Electronics and apparatus needed to support advanced services technology. Central Office switching environment is preferred. Plant record-keeping: experience with fiber plant preferred. Industry regulations affecting engineering projects including NESC Safety Regulations and RUS guidelines.
- Excels in problem identification and resolution using information at hand. Excellence in oral and written communication with customers, co-workers, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner. Excels in reading and interpreting technical documents and forms including work orders, staking sheets, schematics, and specification manuals.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments while paying close attention to detail. Ability to function effectively both independently and as a team member.
- Valid Driver license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience + five years utility infrastructure engineering experience.
- 6-10 years of OSP engineering and telecommunications plant experience.
- 6-10 years' experience as a supervisor.
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Compensation & Benefits:
- Compensation is determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
- Benefits: Commnet is proud to offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to all regular full-time positions (hourly & salaried) to promote overall health, wellness, and financial security for you and your family. Benefits include health, vision, dental, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D, fitness reimbursement, short/long term disability coverage, parental leave, emergency travel assistance and 401k.
- Commnet employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes services such as 100% confidential counseling, financial information/resources, legal support, and general wellness.
**A Note to Agencies** All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Commnet Broadband (the Company) via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of the Company, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by the Company for this position and a valid agreement with the Company is in place. In the event a candidate submitted outside of the Company agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.
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