Network Specialist II - Outside Plant Construction

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Network Specialist II – Outside Plant Construction

Bend, Oregon, United States

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Company: TDS Telecom

Pay Range: $81,000 – $131,600 per year

At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting‑edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact?

The Network Specialist II – Outside Plant Construction is responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations. Depending upon workload this person may be required to supervise consulting resources in the engineering and/or construction phase of the projects. The successful candidate is expected to work independently with representatives from network operations, associate managers, consultants, design engineers and construction contractors for TDS Telecom Network Services to ensure that the needs of the company are being met.

The role involves implementation of fiber networks while conforming to existing TDS Outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and standards, staying current with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and ensuring construction compliance. Depending on the area, this role may require assistance in engineering of OSP projects, creating labor, material and overhead project estimates. The candidate will oversee numerous construction projects across multiple locations, continuously monitor costs and job progress to ensure timely, budget‑conscious completion, and manage ongoing communication with governmental agencies to protect the OSP network from road improvements.

Negotiation with municipalities or utility companies may be required from a network and legal perspective for purchase, lease, or sale of ducts and fiber. To support in‑market needs, the ideal candidate will reside in or be within a reasonable commuting distance of Bend, Oregon.

• Responsible for the design of OSP projects and/or supervision of consultants who coordinate outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations and states.
• Provide technical support for special request projects such as major road moves or potential on‑net builds. Work with Finance to ensure proper accounting of facilities placed and interact with the legal department to mitigate asset transfer risk. Assist in engineering phase of the projects, creating labor, material, and overhead cost estimates.
• Provide audits of OSP projects and coach consultants or contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency. Audits ensure compliance with National Electrical Code standards and current TDS OSP standards.
• Review all required reports from field personnel and contractor invoicing for accuracy. Manage projects by reviewing quality of work, clean‑up resolution, proper maintenance of project documentation and continual review of project progress.
• Verify that all documentation required to complete projects successfully, including Bid Jobs, Build orders, Job Start Agreements, VMOPs, and close‑out documentation, is complete.
• Create and perform analysis on network designs for the OSP teams utilizing GIS tools and extensions. Provide the data back to the OSP teams for strategic decisions, ADs, and HLDROMs.
• Partner with Regional OSPE members on the use, functions, and tools within GIS.
• Review data for impacts to builds such as road moves.
• Create processes and tools for mobile use of GIS for data collection and consumption.
• Provide technical leadership in evaluating current GIS products offered on the market and recommend upgrades or changes in methods of practice for TDS, including application upgrades and data sources.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (or higher) – OR – 4+ years professional work experience.
• 4+ years’ experience in Voice, Data or Video networking.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to travel to construction sites daily may be required based on…