Manager, OSP Construction

Job Description

Position Title:

Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction

Base Salary: $88,000 to $145,000 annually DOE

Bonus:
Target annual bonus

Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge. As our state-of-the-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

• Genuinely Caring:
  We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.
• Empowering You:
  We help customers choose what is best for them, and we support employees in implementing new ideas and solutions.
• Innovation and Improvement:
  We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other.
• Earning Your Trust:
  We build trust through clear, honest, human communication.

The Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction will be responsible for managing the quality, on-budget, and timely delivery of fiber services to our customers.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.

• Lead an internal OSP construction team that includes union and non-union employees performing multiple disciplines.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to outside plant (OSP) team through coaching, feedback, development goals and performance management.

• Accountable for the staffing, capital budgets, schedules and compliance associated with OSP construction projects, along with the safety and quality of work performed.
• Resolve OSP roadblocks.
• Issue work orders to internal and external resources while following established company processes and procedures.
• Verify contractor's invoices for accuracy.

• Identify fiber routes, building entry, and internal routing requirements necessary to complete the project.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities, and government agencies.

• Inspect active construction projects to ensure that we are following company, municipality or government agency guidelines, and any other relevant guidelines related to the installation of Ziply infrastructure.
• Complete post construction plant walk-out including as-builts necessary to fulfill company standards, utility, and local government requirements.

• Coordinate and participate in various internal meetings to ensure communication and alignment of initiatives, information sharing and implementation of best practices.
• Serve as a market neutral SME on fiber construction solutions and best practices.
• Oversee the documentation of OSP construction projects.

• Participate in on-call schedule rotation which includes after hours and weekends.
• Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of outside plant (OSP) experience, including splicing and construction.
• Advanced understanding of fiber splicing and installation practices, proper safety construction practices and network topology.
• Advanced understanding of the permitting process for railroad, DOT, cities, counties, and pole owners.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.

• Experience managing capital budgets preferred.

• Developed leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and lead others.
• Ability to work flexible hours and on-call as needed.
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations.
• Knowledge and experience in outside plant engineering and installation/construction.
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within critical deadlines.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Proven ability to lead, facilitate, develop and motivate a cross-functional team in a competitive environment.
• Possess a general understanding of utility accounting practices.
• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of R.U.S (515) contract policies and procedures.
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