Telecommunications Specialist II

New Wave People•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves supporting Capital Projects within the Systems Business Unit. The Telecommunications Specialist II will be responsible for a mix of technical/field and administrative/design functions, working approximately 50% in the field and 50% in the office. Right-of-Way work is required. The position is based in Manhattan with field locations as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Data Telecommunications, or Computer Science; or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Data Telecommunications, or Computer Science; plus, two years of related experience.
Minimum of three years of satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.
Proficiency in the English language with the ability to clearly write, communicate and organize project information, reports, process design/construction contract-related documents and interact with other NYCT departments.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is preferred but equivalent college education can be considered substitutable.
Preferred, but not required experience with data telecommunication network deployment or communications applications, such as: CCTV, PSLAN, PA/CIS, Electronic Access Control or Video Management Systems (VMS), or Physical Security Information Systems (PSIM).
Experience in analytic planning or operational, technical and/or administrative duties.
Knowledge of engineering processes and practical experience.

Responsibilities

Review Construction documents.
Supervise and provide guidance to Contractor, monitor & track job progress, coordinate field construction activities.
Resolve Construction issues related to field conditions, inter discipline conflicts, long term maintenance issues and life cycle costs.
Act as a facilitator between the Contractor, Designers, User Departments and Maintenance groups.
Resolve field conditions in an expeditious manner and provide input / suggested solutions, obtain formal approval from design engineers when necessary.
Monitor budgets, TA services usage and schedules, identify any potential shortfalls and take necessary action to prevent negative impact on critical path.
Identify needs for General Orders and other services and make sure that they are provided to contractor on timely basis.
Initiate General Orders, operate under flagging / General Orders and be able to properly close General Orders.
Inspect work in progress, identify and inform contractors of deficiencies or concerns in a timely manner.
Prepare daily reports, formal punch-lists, informal / running punch-lists.
Prepare formal punchlists and ensure completion of punch list.
Conduct joint pre-and final inspections with Contractors and other trade groups.
Develop estimates, process and manage scope and change orders.