Fiber Project OSP Engineering and Design Lead

at  Startech Networks Inc

The OSP Engineering and Design lead a multi-disciplined OSP workforce to complete the Engineering of complex OSP network deployment projects as well as a service workforce created to support existing OSP Tier 1 networks. This requires a broad knowledge of outside plant design/construction practices and standards for aerial, buried, and underground facilities in addition to troubleshooting and emergency response protocols. Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills are also a must for this position. We are seeking an experienced Project manager with demonstrated experience in Permitting with Fiber to the Home (FTTH), FTTX, Fiber Overbuild etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of OSP Field Engineering & Splicing experience in telecommunications or utility industry
• Five or more years of progressive Design & Engineering experience, including lead and/or supervision of Engineering or Construction crews and/or FTTH project management experience
• Demonstrated expertise in engineering, design and construction skills, including underground and aerial telecommunication construction techniques, fiber splicing techniques, and emergency restoration practices
• Demonstrated ability to think pro-actively and good problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and customer focus approach
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to consistently meet or exceed deadline expectations
• Must be able to manage multiple customers and engineering schedules altogether
• Must be able to understand and read design, engineering, permitting and construction document

• Control OSP Field Engineering projects, tracks and manage market processes
• Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner
• Resolve issues affecting projects scope, quality, risk, and timeline
• Create and manage contingency plans for the projects
• Ensures compliance with all applicable safety requirements
• The OSP Engineering lead and manage design and must have the ability to lead, coordinate, and manage a OSP Fiber engineering field team
• In this position, this person will be responsible for managing a team of field personnel and AT&T Customers
• Must be comfortable working at an accelerated pace
• Provide training and field personnel development to both new and existing employees in technology, work practices, etc
• Build and maintain a teamwork-oriented philosophy and hold team members accountable for their performance
• Provide the necessary individual counseling of employees whose performance does not meet acceptable standards and take appropriate actions.
• Keep current with technological changes that can improve the performance of equipment, and promote a safer more efficient work environment
• Motivate, mentor, and provide direction to management team