Infrastructure Consultant

Summary/Objective 

This full-time position requires an individual with subject matter expertise as well as experience in project management, development of infrastructure design drawings and specifications, strategic project planning, time management, and proven written and verbal communication skills. 

Job Duties

Manage the delivery of consulting and design services for project-related network, telecommunications systems, and infrastructure, including:

• Structured cabling and outside plant (OSP) design and construction
• Experience working on data center projects (design and construction)
• Develop specifications, system narratives, and system layouts
• Coordinate telecommunications spaces architectural, mechanical, and electrical requirements with the client and design team
• Manages project resources, including scheduling, budget, prioritization of tasks, timing, and deadlines to manage multiple deliverables, and sub-consultants
• Business development efforts including proposal writing, client interviews, and presentations 
• Understanding of project management life cycle, with an ability to read and interpret Requests for Proposals (RFP) and articulate project scope and fees for proposals
• Develops design drawings and specifications construction documents
• Manages customer relations, including client expectations, scope against contract, ongoing communications, and feedback for satisfaction and project lessons learned
• Create preliminary project schedules (key tasks, project scope responsibility matrix, major deliverables, milestones, and critical path) 
• Track project-related issues, anticipate risks, and work with project team members to mitigate risks and resolve problems quickly. 
• Oversee project documentation, including quality control of all project deliverables to client 
• Collaborates and Coordinates in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) when the project requires

Competencies

• Project Management/Consultation
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Analytical 
• Problem Solver
• Leadership & Navigation
• Ethical Practice

Required Education and Experience

• A minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years’ of dedicated telecommunications infrastructure design experience
• Self-starter. Ability to work effectively in a flat organization
• Understanding of basic business economics, including project financials, profitability, and revenue
• Experience with structured cabling design
• Understanding of National, State and Local Codes applicable to Telecommunications and other related intradisciplinary trades.

Preferred Education and Experience

• RCDD Certification
• Experience in project management processes and PMI framework 
• Experience engaging with new clients about potential opportunities and existing clients
• Cabling infrastructure and network design and consulting experience 
• Experience working in virtual team environments that leverage technology

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• BICSI: OSP
• PMI: PMP, CAPM 
• CWTS

Travel

Travel out-of-area to other regional offices and overnight travel is expected. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Guidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.