Small Cell Fiber Engineer / Manager

Job Description:

• Candidate must be flexible covering all project assigned for the entire state.
• Work Hours: 8 hours per day.
• The hours are more likely to be 7:00 am - 5:00 pm CST, with a 1 hour meal break.
• The hours worked are more so aligned with the site construction hours which the Crown hired fiber construction vendor company will work.

Top Skills:

• Must have Small Cell deployment and Fiber Construction Experience - not tower.
• Be able to conduct independent project design assessment and actualize tasks to completion, upload documents for teams to review, provide updated construction progress, including accurate and organized daily reports.
• Perform site visits, take necessary small cell and fiber photos, complete quality control/safety standards and regulations.
• Must understand small cell and fiber installation (underground and aerial), including splicing and testing specifications, and ability to read and understand blueprints/construction drawings.
• Similar Job Titles to look for on resumes: Fiber Construction Manager, Fiber Splicer, Fiber Engineer, Outside Plant Construction Operations
• Technology the candidate must have experience in to be considered:
  • Basic understanding of web application infrastructure and front-end/ database technologies.
  • Fluent with standard Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, Visio, etc.…).
  • Google Earth, Adobe Acrobat, Computer Skills, etc.
  • Field measuring and audit verification techniques, photo inspection capabilities.
• The Network Construction Manager position will be responsible for all small cell and fiber deployment required for each project, work very close with contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for projects of routine to moderate complexity.
• Any other details that would be helpful: Perform other duties as assigned by the Direct Manager, Manager or Network Construction, District Manager, etc.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for all small cell and fiber deployment for the project(s) including, but not limited to, perform site design visits, order power with Utility company, perform node outages, complete materials procurement, review/approved drawings, request GC purchase request, control project budget and change orders, accurately complete project task, conduit weekly team meetings, issue contractor COP, etc.
• Oversee, inspect, and monitor contractual field work which includes excavations, boring, placement on hand hole, aerial strand and fiber cable installation, and restoration of work areas.
• Schedules work and inspection phases with contractors superintendent and agency personnel.
• Advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations.
• Takes field measurements of to verify contractor billing; checks placement of and performs quality reviews of construction.
• Recommends changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings.
• Maintains project records which include daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, and pay quantity records.
• Evaluates and monitors progress schedules, prepares work orders, and monthly estimates.
• Warehouse inventory responsibilities, including: inventory management, vendor outfitting, and cable inventory management; Documenting fiber inventory and incident reporting in company systems (Microsoft CRM).
• On-site support as necessary during major outages or sensitive network impacts to provide supervision and oversight of internal and external resources.
• Strand mapping.
• Make ready rides with other utilities; Post construction rides with other utilities.
• Working Conditions: Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions 90% of the time. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions 10% of the time.