• Ensure network expansion plans are properly aligned to achieve the department’s goals and objectives.
• Work with vendor managers/supervisors to provide management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating workers, material, and equipment, ensuring that construction milestones are performed in accordance with schedule and budget.
• Direct the day-to-day construction field operations, providing necessary technical guidance, quality controls and safety adherence.
• Ensure Company tracking methods and systems are implemented to measure productivity levels and perform regular review of job cost and progress reports.
• Responsible for vendor compliance with Company safety policies and procedures.
• Fully understands the business, scope, and implications related to managing OSP construction operations.
• May manage, oversee, and provide technical guidance and coaching to others.
• Interface with various internal and external stakeholders on assigned construction projects.
• Communicate with team members ensuring cohesion across various departments.
• Ensure that team goals, protocols, and business relationships are consistent with the company's strategy.
• Execute and deliver multiple construction projects, focusing on aggressively expanding APB’s fiber network at an industry-leading pace and cost per passing.
• Responsible for network construction costs, budget adherence, and tracking expenses and able to report as required.
• Develop and positively maintain short-term and long-term relationships to support Company goals.
• Document, update and maintain robust and accurate plant records and as-builts as projects are completed.
• Manage relationships with regional utilities and local and state governments.
• Participate in ongoing educational and networking opportunities in order to maintain current knowledge of network operations, technology changes and matters as they relate to cost-effective FTTH deployment.
• Perform other daily assigned tasks related to OSP Construction projects.

Qualifications of a strong candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline, or the equivalent education and /or experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in related engineering or network construction in the areas of responsibility listed above.
• Must have a valid drivers license and be able to pass a pre-employment background and MVR check.
• Knowledge of CAD, GIS mapping software and other digital construction platforms required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expert knowledge in RUS Construction standards, NESC requirements, and OSP construction-related details (Aerial, Underground, Buried, Splicing, etc.)
• Proficient knowledge in FTTP construction methods as well as fiber management and splicing standards.
• Good understanding of telecom network topology and customer connectivity.
• Experience in telecom using AutoCAD and any other GIS application.
• Hands-on experience on telecom networks including OSP and ISP elements.
• Able to effectively oversee multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.