Construction Planner/OSP Engineer (260102)

Job Description

Job Description

All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment".

Job Title : Construction Planner / OSP Engineer

Duration : 12 months contract (possible extension)

Location : Hybrid in Metairie, LA 70001

Pay rate : $33.89 / hr on W2

Job Description :

Constructs, builds, repairs, and inspects Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) networks to provide voice, video, and data to residential and commercial customers.

Coordinates with other utilities for permits, joint trench, pole applications, and service issues.

Performs field engineering of proposed projects and ensures alternative routing delivers the most cost effective design for construction.

Coordinates all customer implementation activities including site walkthroughs, node placements and subcontract labor.

Coordinates contractor work, coordinate and / or obtains permits, access, or ROW agreements where applicable, distributes design prints and other necessary working documents. Negotiates and approves design or construction changes.

Researches and reviews plans, gathers necessary data and listing material requirements for project.

Coordinates with public works personnel, developers, commercial customers, building owners, and utilities on joint trench projects.

Maintains workflow databases and updates schedules. Participates in managing and estimating (revenuedelete) cost forecasts, material planning, capital and expense budgets.

Estimates construction costs, prepares budgets, and tracks expenses.

Participates in managing and estimating revenue forecasts, material planning, capital and expense budgets.

Verifies serviceability, surveys proposed service routing, and estimates material, construction, and labor costs.

Initiates customer contacts, coordinates and / or secures access or ROW agreements, completes route designs, and takes necessary steps to meet customer needs.

May order materials or coordinate with administrative personnel; may verify and reconcile invoices.

May plan and allocate fibers for splicing and activation.

May inspect construction work or coordinate inspection assignments.

Releases addresses as serviceable and notifies other departments of serviceabilitity.

As projects are completed, perform tasks to close tasks in database / tool, reconcile assets, and generate reports to ensure proper closure of project.

Typical Training / Experience :

HS diploma, GED or relevant work experience; 02 years of experience in area of responsibility

Dept / Org Scope & Impact :

Entry level support role requiring basic skills; can perform some of the basic tasks within the function; some impact at the job or department level

Problem Complexity :

Performs simple, routine work; Selects correct processes from clearly prescribed rules, past practices, or instruction; Seeks advice and guidance on nonroutine or problem areas from supervisor. Any deviations from the norm are cleared by the supervisor / manager

Autonomy :

Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude / independent judgment; Work typically involves detailed checks or close review of output by a senior coworker and / or supervisor / manager

Knowledge :

Assignments require minimal knowledge beyond the assigned work; Demonstrates correct understanding of routine aspects of work

About ASK :  ASK Consulting is an award-winning technology and professional services recruiting firm servicing Fortune 500 organizations nationally. With 5 nationwide offices, two global delivery centers, and employees in 42 states-ASK Consulting connects people with amazing opportunities

ASK Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

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