Manager-OSP Engineering

Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better.

• As part of the Kinetic family, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including premium broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV services, all delivered through our enhanced fiber network.
• Join us in revolutionizing how people connect and communicate. Your work will directly contribute to making Kinetic the most helpful internet service provider, ensuring our customers Internet better every day.

About the Role:

As a Manager-OSP Engineering, you will lead a vital team representing our leading telecommunications brand that connects homeowners, small business, enterprise, and carrier partners across the United States. In this position, you will be accountable for the safe and successful engineering and design of permitting prints for aerial, buried, and underground cable. You will have the authority to allocate resources and make engineering and construction decisions for the assigned areas in accordance with company policies, standards, guidelines, and commitments.

Additionally, you will be responsible for managing the overall project execution performance including scope, engineering, cost, safety, quality, schedule, implementation, and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct weekly meetings with staff, providing general direction and accountability for the engineering, construction, quality, schedule, and cost control of assigned jobs.
• Lead a team of engineers responsible for the quality of engineering of permitting prints for accurate submission to the entity, ensuring compliance to entity standards.
• Ensure availability of resources with proper expertise of tools/processes to support engineering project execution.
• Attend management calls and meetings as requested. Participate in continuous safety training. Attend training to stay up to date on emerging technologies.
• Work on problems and perform analysis of data requiring evaluation of a variety of factors.
• Exercise sound judgement in selecting engineering techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Drive quality standards and team performance metrics.
• Take corrective action with employees, as necessary.
• Promote a culture of innovative solutions that embody accountability and efficiency.
• Report project status and performance data as required to management.

Do You Have?

• Self-motivation and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engineering jobs simultaneously and meet job in-service dates.
• Authentic and collaborative communication skills.
• Ability to discuss technology and connecting customers to products they value to create meaningful connections and long-term relationships.
• Able to reconcile engineering and construction activities and manage changes during the engineering processes.
• Knowledgeable of engineering and construction practices.
• Able to apply a broad knowledge of a variety of vendor equipment and outside plant electronics disciplines.
• Ability to lead a group of individual contributors to accomplish the goals of the department.
• Ability to effectively lead and provide managerial insight and direction to a technically oriented workforce dealing with multiple projects and diverse customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage contract resources.
• A track record of maintaining high quality standards in your work.
• A strong work ethic, characterized by reliability, dedication, and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Ownership of your responsibilities and see tasks through to completion.

Even Better:

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects while maintaining budgetary emphasis.
• Familiarity with PC and software to include CAD and Microsoft.
• OSHA and NEC Training, as well as certifications within the telecom industry.
• Knowledgeable in quality construction practices.
• 7+ years of relevant (OSP/ISP telecommunication industry) engineering or construction experience.

Minimum Requirements:

College degree in Engineering or a related field and 5-7 years professional level experience with 0-2 years supervisory experience for roles with supervision; or 9+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience with 0-2 years supervisory experience for roles with supervision; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required.

Physical Tasks - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% | Sitting and Stationary: Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting - Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100% | Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and our inclusive culture. Employment at Windstream is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.