Senior OSP Engineer

Job Title: Senior OSP Engineer

Location: Nashville, TN

Duration: 6 Months Contract to Hire

Job Overview

Oversee the management of complex OSP projects involving design and implementation for

new and existing fiber deployments, including placing poles, fiber, conduit, and other OSP

facilities for transportation-based initiatives.

• Create and execute plans associated with Metro OSP infrastructure and all associated

components.

• Manage projects from start to finish, including managing outside vendors and subcontractors

along with managing the financial and payment aspects of the project.

• Provide explanations of the scope of work to contractors, outline expectations and

requirements, and administer each step to construction teams and contractors.

• Review facility placement in the field, compare to engineering design specifications, approve or

deny change orders, and approve invoice payments to contractors.

• Assist in defining, writing, and implementing standards and procedures involving various IT/OSP

technologies.

• Provide clear communication of technical information to both technical and non-technical

audiences.

• Provide updates to senior executives while providing detailed oversight of assigned tasks.

• Collaborate as part of a team to develop plans and drive important business strategies to

provide outstanding customer service, streamline processes, and meet financial goals.

• Collaborate in identifying and addressing gaps in service policies, practices, and procedures and

document each.

• Participate in request for proposal bidding and evaluation for OSP projects

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Any combination of education and experience that would prepare the incumbent to perform the duties

of the position at the appropriate level. Employees would typically have thorough (6 years) experience

in OSP services with demonstrated experience with fiber deployments, vendor management, and

project management. Successful candidates will also have experience communicating complex technical

material to both technical and non-technical audiences and have the ability to analyze complex

information to solve difficult problems.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive background in technical team management and development

• Strong background in OSP operations, including construction standards and utility coordination

processes

• Knowledge and understanding of the Nashville Electric and AT&T pole attachment process or

experience with a similar process in another market

• Knowledge and understanding of fiber deployment technologies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal and collaboration skills

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• Valid "Class D" Driver's License

Environment:

• Work involves both field and office duties.

• Employee works primarily in an office setting under generally favorable working conditions.

There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, etc. Field work may require

lifting objects as heavy as 35 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, and climbing.

• Occasional overtime may be required if problems arise. Depending upon position location, some

employees may be required to serve on call 24 hours.

ITS Security Requirements:

Selected candidates must agree to and sign the ITS Non-Disclosure Policy, ITS Employee Security Policy,

and successfully pass a Criminal Record Background Check performed by the Metropolitan Nashville

Police Department that includes:

• An identity verification

• A state of residency check for the last ten (10) years