Senior Manager-OSP Engineering & Construction

TDS•Saint Marys, GA

1d•Remote

About The Position

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? As a Senior Manager – OSP Engineering and Construction , you are responsible for assuring that the overall outside plant (copper or fiber cable) network quality and capacity of service is appropriate to deliver our products and services effectively.  Leads team that consistently identifies outside plant needs across the region through diligent project management techniques they design, gain approval, engineer and build network OSP additions.  This team will prioritize with respect to the need for action (the "when” something needs to be done).  The emphasis in this assignment will be on designing, engineering, and developing OSP standards as well as care for all records aspects and cable counts that are to be used across the network. These network additions ensure we are meeting the needs of MSCO in a timely manner and within the overall TDS budget. This role offers telecommuting flexibility; however, due to business requirements, the ideal candidate resides in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, or Mississippi. The indivdiual is expected to engage in travel for in-market support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher OR 4+ years professional work experience
8 + years or more of experience in telecommunications industry with emphasis in outside plant construction as it relates to planning, operations, engineering, supervision, and project management functions.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Thorough understanding of all engineering principles and standards of operations as applied to design and construction of telecommunications networks.
Knowledge of current telecommunications architectures and technologies such as: FTTx , copper, TAP, Ethernet, and plant records systems.
Working knowledge of PC hardware and software as applied to engineering and analyses (including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, online service, cad and electronic mail).
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Excellent supervisory/leadership, customer relations and communications skills.
The ability to build relationships
The ability to think creatively and to instill this thought process throughout the team
The ability to travel as needed including use of a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage and provide leadership to a team engaged in identifying , designing, engineering and building outside plant projects.  This includes setting the scope, budget and timeline for outside plant projects as well as being responsible for getting them constructed and any/all records updated.
Provides overall direction and leadership for all design and engineering and construction requirements related outside plant facilities.  This includes outside plant engineering standards, process & procedure improvements, SOX controls and OSP construction resources.
Participate in approval and monitoring the total outside plant projects’ capital and operating expense through direct use of the SAP financial system and other project management or workflow software and prepare/provide appropriate reports for stakeholders.
Oversee and coordinate the preparation and management of the outside plant’s capital project’s budgets. This includes working with contracts and the Supply Chain organization to obtain optimal procurement pricing from OSP contactors and consultants.
Act as the primary interface and subject matter expert by preparing analysis / reports and interface with internal business units as well as external entities including state and industry associations and regulatory bodies as well as vendors