Network Specialist – OSP Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee OSP projects and supervise consultants tasked with outside plant field construction and splicing activities across various locations.

• Deliver technical assistance for special request initiatives such as significant road relocations or potential on-net constructions.

• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate accounting for facilities that are installed.

• Engage with Legal to safeguard the company against risks in asset transfers.

• Support engineering projects by producing labor, material, and overhead cost estimates.

• Review OSP projects and mentor consultants and contractors to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to NESC and TDS OSP standards.

• Examine field reports and contractor invoices for precision.

• Manage construction projects by assessing work quality, addressing cleanup concerns, maintaining project documentation, and tracking progress.

• Ensure adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley regulations while coordinating with Network Operations, Network Planning, Rights-of-Way, and Contract Administration.

• Conduct pre-staking, pre-bid, and pre-construction meetings.

• Confirm right-of-way, easements, permits, cable sizing, and facility routing.

• Validate the completion of bid jobs, build orders, job start agreements, VMOPs, and closeout documentation.

• Adjust to new GIS-based construction tracking techniques, construction methodologies, and architectural styles.

• Communicate with governmental entities regarding proposed roadway enhancements.

• Negotiate with municipalities and utility companies on the purchase, lease, or sale of inner ducts, fiber, and fiber networks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's degree (or higher) -OR- 2+ years of relevant professional experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance coverage.

• Willingness to travel to construction sites daily as required by business needs.

• Preferred experience in OSP Construction and/or Engineering, related Utility/Municipal Construction and/or Engineering, Construction Project Management, Utility Installation Technician, or General Trades.

• Experience with fiber optic implementation.

• Strong leadership, customer relations, and communication abilities.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.

• Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS, AGOL, spatial analysis, or other GIS tools.

• Proficient in operating within a digital environment.

• Understanding of the Telecommunications industry and its principles.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities concurrently.

• Experience in Project Management.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Competent in PC database, spreadsheet, and word processing applications.

• Knowledgeable about NESC construction practices and engineering standards.

• Ability to work collaboratively and courteously with diverse teams.

• Understanding of Fiber to The Home (FTTH) design and construction methodologies.

• Familiarity with unit-based construction contracts.

• Ability to read and interpret FTTH construction drawings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Life Insurance

• 401(k) Plan

• Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave

• Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday

• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)

• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance

• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• TDS Service Discounts

• Education Assistance

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Associate Resource Groups supporting community and professional development