Deputy Project Manager, Broadband

• New Hire Program // We understand changing jobs can be intimidating, CobbFendley has established a program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires into the firm
• Development Opportunities // Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources
• Compensation Benefits // Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs
• Paid Parental Leave // FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases
• Winter Holiday // Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays
• Community Engagement // CobbFendley Cares focuses on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

• Must have minimum 4 years’ experience as a Project Manager for Broadband Design.
• Engineer with a BSCE, BSME, or BSEE.
• Experience in joint use attachments for communications and small cells, pole loading analysis, National Electrical Safety Code requirements and pole owner requirements for utility owners.
• OSP, ISP fiber design and other utility-based project experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of external fiber network design, infrastructure, and engineering or related processes.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and analytical skills with high level of diplomacy and tact.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Motivation to work in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.
• Desire to collaborate with professionals and clients to increase your industry knowledge and grow in your career.
• Commitment to perform responsibilities consistent with industry standards to achieve department and company goals.
• Interest in developing relationships with clients, partners, and local organizations to remain a trusted resource in the community.

• Manage Broadband project from start to finish, including being the main point of contact for the client(s).
• Primarily assist Broadband clients across multiple markets.
• Prepare proposals for new projects, develop cost estimates, and schedule.
• Perform project route analysis and high-level design for Fiber deployment.
• Prepare a data bank of all permitting agency requirements.
• Keep abreast of requirements of various permitting entities including pole owner attachment requirements and any permitting requirement changes.
• Update project-specific trackers.
• Perform fielding tasks as needed.
• Coordinate field investigating requests.
• Conduct pole loading analysis in the field and review findings.
• Review Electric Make Ready designs and provide feedback.
• Build and mentor the Broadband team on Joint-Use permitting and construction. Respond to questions from Designers, CAD Technicians and GIS Technicians.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of client standards, rules, and requirements for planning, construction, and documentation.
• Support the Broadband Discipline lead and marketing with any help required to submit our qualification/proposal for major/minor pursuits.
• Request design drawings from various utilities as required for use in project designs.
• Research ongoing/future CIP projects for various cities/counties within project boundaries.
• Set up and maintain electronic files for projects and utility drawings.
• Develop/maintain project schedules and client exhibits (KMZ & other GIS platforms) which define project scope of work.
• Perform project route analysis and high-level design.
• Keep abreast of design changes from clients by responding to client request.
• Coordinate and work alongside construction vendors in build progress and deliverables.
• Assist design team in researching and determining required permits for various department projects.
• Coordinate with and request permitting information from permitting entities as required.
• Track the submittal and approval of all permits through internal spreadsheets.
• Resolution of problems identified in unapproved permits.
• Submit, pick up, and obtain electronic signatures for drawings from the jurisdictional authority.
• Documentation and file share with vendors and contractors.
• Perform independent research and delegate changing priorities.
• Work with minimal supervision and review design drawings, permit drawings, and GIS geodatabase deliverables (QA/QC).
• Perform independent research and adapt to changing priorities.
• Adhere to CobbFendley’s safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment.
• Strive to create and maintain a work environment in which direct reports are treated with dignity, decency, and respect. Any act of unlawful discrimination or harassment should not be tolerated.
• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.

• We Collaborate // with a professional attitude making communication a priority.
• We Commit // to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment, with a focus on accountability.
• We Build Communities // by fulfilling our responsibilities with integrity that is consistent with industry standards.

• Seated and Standing Position. Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.
• Mobility. Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces.
• Neck Movement. Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
• Repetitive Motion. Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
• Arm Movement. Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
• Object Handling. Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.
• Cognitive Requirements. Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.
• Office Conditions. Includes extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones. Additionally, tasks may involve the use of cutting tools and equipment like rotary paper cutters and plotting devices.
• Outdoor Conditions. Includes walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat and freezing temperatures). Potential exposure to high noise levels and various allergens, including poison ivy, sumac, dust, pollen, and cedar. Potential exposure to wildlife hazards such as animals, insects, and plants.
• Safety and Equipment Use. Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, along with use of hand and power tools.
• Driving and Vehicle Use. May involve driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers, potentially operating watercraft, and for extended periods of time.

• This is a full-time position, generally 40 hours per week, however, hours may fluctuate depending on department needs including the use of overtime.
• CobbFendley’s standard operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST. Generally, employees receive a 1-hour unpaid lunch break free of duty. Please note, operating hours and lunch hours may differ based on project workload, primarily for field staff.

• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule once the training period is complete as established by the department.

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• Pre-Employment Screenings. All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a drug screening, physical exam (if applicable), and various background verifications (including but not limited to 10-year history of the county, state, federal, and a 5-year history of motor vehicle records). CobbFendley complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding said screenings. Unless and only to the extent state or federal law limits CobbFendley’s drug-testing requirements for initial hiring, all candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment drug screening verification which may include a panel drug test for use of marijuana and other substances that may be lawful under state law but unlawful under federal law. A positive result may lead to disqualification of candidacy or termination from employment to the extent permitted by law. CobbFendley reserves all rights with respect to its drug-testing, other pre-employment screenings, and workplace policies and procedures.
• External Recruiting Agencies. CobbFendley does not and will not accept unsolicited resumes under any circumstances from independent recruiters, recruiting agencies, or similar entities. Recruiting activity on behalf of a candidate does NOT constitute CobbFendley's acceptance of terms and conditions without prior contractual agreements signed by authorized CobbFendley personnel. Unsolicited resumes through any channels including cold calling, emails, applications, social media messaging, etc., will not be reviewed.
• Work Authorization Sponsorship. Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The E-Verify system uses federal databases to rapidly validate individual identities and work eligibility from the information gathered in the Form I-9. CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas. We understand that this could affect your decision to apply with these conditions in mind.
• Applicant Accommodations. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is the policy of CobbFendley to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for the Company. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department at 713.462.3242 or HR@cobbfendley.com.

Medication Disclosure:

Employees and job applicants shall receive notice of the most common medications, either by brand name, common name, or chemical name, that may alter or affect a drug test. A list of such medications shall be developed by the Agency for Health Care Administration.

Contesting Positive Results:

An employee or job applicant who receives a positive confirmed drug test result may contest or explain the result to the employer within 14 days after written notification of the positive test result.

Responsibility to Notify the Laboratory:

The employee or job applicant has the responsibility to notify the testing laboratory of any administrative or civil actions brought pursuant to this section.

List of Drugs for Testing:

A list of all drugs for which the employer will test can be supplied upon request, described by brand names or common names, as applicable, as well as by chemical names.

Right to Consult the Testing Laboratory:

Employees and job applicants are notified of their right to consult the testing laboratory for technical information regarding prescription and nonprescription medication.