Network Specialist - OSP Construction

Network Specialist - OSP Construction

Job Location s: US-WI-Appleton | US-WI-Green Bay | US-WI-Little Chute | US-WI-Neenah

Pay Range (Yearly): $61,300.00 – $99,600.00

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?

Network Specialist - OSP 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 will 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 successful candidate will implement fiber networks while conforming to existing TDS Outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and TDS OSP standards established for the Telecom Network Services. The successful candidate will stay current with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and ensure construction is always in compliance with NESC standards. Depending on the area, the Network Specialist - OSP Construction may be required to assist in the engineering of the OSP projects.

This involves, among other things, creating labor, material, and overhead project estimates.

The Network Specialist - OSP Construction is expected to oversee numerous construction projects, possibly located in multiple locations. The candidate will continually monitor costs and job progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. The candidate is also responsible for ongoing communication with various governmental agencies to protect the TDS OSP network from being jeopardized by proposed road improvements and may be required to negotiate with municipalities or other utility companies for the purchase, lease and/or sale of inner ducts, fiber and/or complete fiber networks.

Ideal candidates will reside or be within a reasonable commuting distance of Appleton, Green Bay, Kimberly, Little Chute, Menasha or Neenah.

• Coordinate OSP projects and/or supervise consultants responsible for coordinating outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations.
• 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 ensure that the company is not at risk in any asset transfers.
• Assist in the engineering phase of projects, creating labor, material, and overhead project cost estimates.
• Provide audits of OSP projects and coach consultants and/or contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency. Audits will ensure compliance with NESC standards and current TDS OSP standards.
• Review all required reports from field personnel and contractor invoicing for accuracy. Manage construction projects by reviewing quality of work, clean up resolution, proper maintenance of project documentation and continual review of project progress.
• Ensure that the TDS OSP group complies with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines and other departments such as Network Operations, Network Planning, Rights-of-Way and Contract Administration.
• Conduct pre-staking, pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as required. Verify that proper right-of-way, easements, and permits are obtained and designs for proper cable sizing and facility routing.
• Verify that all documentation required to complete projects successfully, including bid jobs, build orders, job start agreements, VMOPs and close out documentation is complete.
• Adapt quickly in an ever-changing environment to new GIS based construction tracking methods, new construction methods and rapidly changing architecture types.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (or…