Manager Local Network Implementation

Forged Fiber 37•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Forged Fiber's mission is to deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. The company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform. This role is responsible for managing the Engineering and Construction team, which builds out the network in a given territory. This is a highly visible and customer-facing position. The Manager will oversee Inside Plant and Outside Plant Engineering and will manage a team of Engineers and Construction Project Administrators.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and training.
2-4 years of telecommunications engineering and construction knowledge and experience.
1+ year of previous supervisory or leadership experience.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Strong computer skills, including experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, etc.).

Responsibilities

Manage people, budgets, and customer commitments for a designated territory.
Manage and supervise staff by appraising performance, training, administering salaries, and communicating department objectives.
Be accessible 24 X 7 X 365.
Drive continued training on new systems, improve processes and procedures, and push initiatives throughout the organization.
Support Forged Fiber 37 engineering teams and engineering contractors with quality, process adherence, and productivity.
Participate in negotiating and/or bidding of projects with vendors/contractors for OSP facility construction/installation.
Manage capital and expense budgets and meet/exceed build schedules for FTTT, Ethernet, GPON, CAF II, and business as usual work (growth, rehab, road moves, preservation).
Communicate cost analysis results and provide direction on implementation and network impact related to major plant additions and rearrangements.
Maintain an outstanding working relationship with the RP/GM Operations Team and lead/support Market Meetings.
Drive decisions to the lowest level possible to foster a local model.
Lead and support local virtual teams.
Manage and direct plans and specifications to provide high-quality service within established time frames and meet defined financial criteria.
Serve as the interface on construction matters, ensuring conformance to established practices and procedures.