Network Specialist - OSP Construction

Overview

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 - OSP Construction
is responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations. Depending uponworkloadthis person maybe 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, designengineersand construction contractors for TDS Telecom Network Services to ensure that the needs of the company are being met.

The successful candidate willbe responsible forthe implementation of fiber networks while conforming to existing TDS Outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and TDS OSP standardsestablishedfor the Telecom Network Services. The successful candidate is expected to stay current with

National Electrical Safety  Code (NESC) and ensure our construction is always in compliance with NESC standards. Depending on the area, the
Network Specialist - OSP
Construction
maybe requiredtoassistin the engineering of the OSP projects. This involves, among other things, creating the labor, material, and overhead project estimates.

The
Network Specialist - OSP Construction
is expected to overseenumerousconstruction projects,possiblylocatedin multiple locations. The successful candidate will continuallymonitorcosts and job progress to ensure that construction projects are completed on time and within budget.

The successful 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 from a network and a legal perspective for the purchase, lease and/or sale of inner ducts, fiber and/or complete fiber networks.

To support in‑market needs, the ideal candidate will reside in or be within a reasonable commuting distance of one of the following Wisconsin locations:
Madison, Fitchburg, Mineral Point, Dodgeville.

• Responsible for the coordination of OSP projects and/or supervision of consultants whoare 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.
• The successful candidate must 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.
• If needed,assistin the engineering phase of projects. This involves creating labor, material, and overheads project cost estimates.
• Provide audits of OSP projects and coach consultants and/or contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency. The 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-Wayand Contract Administration.
• This position requires the conducting of pre-staking, pre-bidand pre-construction meetings as required. The successful candidate must verify that proper right-of-way, easements, and permits are obtained and designs for proper cable sizing and facility routing.
• Verify that all documentationrequiredto complete projects successfully, including bid jobs, build orders, job start agreements, VMOPs andclose out documentation is complete.
• Adapt quickly in an ever-changing environment to new GIS based construction tracking methods, new constructionmethodsand rapidly changing architecture types.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree (or higher)
  -OR- 2+ years of professional work experience.
• 2+ years experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking
  -OR- 6+ months TDS Telecom technical internship experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to travel to construction sitesdailyisrequiredbased on business needs
• Experience in OSP Construction and/or Engineering (fiber or copperor coax) – OR
  -related Utility/Municipal Construction and/or Engineering - OR - Construction Project Management, Utility Installation Technician, General Trades experience preferred
• Fiber optic implementation experience
• Excellent leadership,…