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At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Northeast & East
Backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.
Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality…. designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.
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Job Description
Brightspeed is looking for a Program Manager to join our team! As Program Manager, Engineering & Construction, you will be managing the daily operations of the outside fiber plant to include engineering, permitting, contracting, designing and maintenance of new building adds and existing fiber facility relocations. This critical role will require you to be responsible for designing and developing complex outside plant (OSP) equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades. Maintaining fiber splice records, networking topography records, fiber mapping, and as-builts in corporate inventory systems. You will also be working closely with other carriers, engineering firms, local/ state agencies and building owners/property owners on new building add-ons and relocations. You will be utilizing a variety of systems for the processing and reporting of work activities, inventory of OSP facilities, documentation of projects and managing various budgets to include but not limited to new construction and route maintenance/protection.
As a Program ManagerEngineering & Construction your responsibilities will include:
Maintaining the security of the outside fiber plant (OSP) network, either aerial and/or underground, throughout area of responsibility by managing cable location, by locating contractors and initiating protection activities
Working closely with other carriers, local/ state agencies and building owners/property owners on new building adds and relocations
Working closely with upstream groups, completes fiber verification requests, project estimations, designs, bids, permits and manages construction of new building adds
Monitoring infrastructure builds and reviewing punch lists and approving work that meets industry construction standards
Preparing project timelines, tracking budgets, and providing detailed weekly status reports
Obtaining value added contractors/subcontractors for engineering, permitting and construction of OSP infrastructure
Obtaining and managing contractors for route protection. Maintaining fiber splice records, network topography records, and fiber mapping
Directing emergency restoration and mitigation activities required for the OSP network. This could include fiber optic damage, natural disasters, power failures and other events
Managing contract and/or employee fiber splicers
Providing on the job divisional training to employees and oversees contractors to ensure the proper method and procedures of facility protection and maintenance are followed
Utilizing locating equipment, use of Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), and troubleshooting tone generation/reception in field
Qualifications
WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:
Strong background and understanding of telecommunications, outside plant engineering, construction, and managing network related construction projects with successful results that include scope, schedule, and budget
Highly professional and motivated.
Understanding of contract management and project accounting
Creative problem solver
Proven results in building strong peer level relationships
Strong OSP construction knowledge with ability to read/red-line construction drawings to facilitate new builds, relocations, and emergency repairs
Excellent interpersonal, coaching, managerial, and leadership skills
Ability to perform a wide spectrum of complex assignments requiring alternative analysis, innovation, and judgment
Assumes responsibility for contribution to the success of major or multiple projects and is periodically called upon to make decisions
Must be proficient in MS Office applications, databases, and flowcharts
Experience in computer aided drafting (CAD) programs
Ability to be on-call on a 24/7/365 basis
A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Physical Requirements:
When working in the Field you must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, lift 75 lbs., and be able to work in all weather conditions
BONUS POINTS FOR:
5 plus years of experience in contract management,permitting, XGSPON, and fiber management.
Additional Information
WHY JOIN US?
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.
Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC.We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circ*mstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health.Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.
Diversity, equity and inclusionare at the center of our grounding belief inBeing Real.
When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.
Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:
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Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Telecommunications
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