Full Time

Remote

Network Connex has been serving the telecom industry for more than 20 years, Network Connex accelerates the performance of fiber and wireless network service providers, data center operators, hyperscale cloud companies, cable MSOs, utilities, government entities, and Fortune 500 enterprises. We offer a full range of turnkey capabilities through seasoned professionals in all ranks to provide our customers with a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving markets. Our services include state-of-the-art design and engineering; wireless and fiber construction; fiber placement, testing, and acceptance; construction management; and integration.  

 In addition to competitive base pay, Network Connex offers a robust set of benefits from health, dental, vision, short & long-term disability and more. What sets us apart is you are eligible to participate in our benefits programs the first of the month following your start date. One of the shortest benefits eligibility waiting periods in the industry! Our Vanguard 401(k) plan comes with a 5% company match, which you are immediately vested in, and you can start participating at the same time as all the other benefits! We have 10 (ten) paid company holidays, a generous PTO (Paid Time-Off) accrual schedule, and robust health & wellness programs that can help you earn discounts on your health premiums and more! We go beyond base compensation and give you total rewards!  
 

Position Summary

Telecommunications is one of the fastest growing industries and we are expanding our team to meet our client’s ever-expanding demand for quality OSP & Utility Infrastructure Engineering!  We are looking for a self-motivated and detail-orientated individual with a strong work ethic who balances technical knowledge with rigorous organizational oversight to effectively communicate Quality Standards/Feedback to both internal/external parties.  We are offering an opportunity for a driven QA/QC Project Manager to join us and progress their professional career along with our organization to help position Network Connex as the “go to” vendor within the Telecom / Outside-Plant (OSP) Industry.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Oversight / Quality Framework Development 

• Responsible for accuracy and content of the OSP engineering drawings created (including for permit, for construction and as-builts). 
• Collaborate with team to build upon Internal Standards to ensure all Engineering Deliverables meet these internal requirements and the needs of our Customers.
• Compile and maintain comprehensive QA/QC manuals and inspection checklists for OSP design (FTTH, Long Haul, etc.) and construction.
• Perform regular Engineering Audits to ensure all our OSP engineering drawings adhere to telecom/utility standards (e.g., NESC, FOA) as well Permitting/Regulatory correspondence (DOT/County/City/RUS).
• Support all Redline Revisions with specific reasoning based on client requirements, agency regulations, or field/construction feedback.  Document reoccurring issues to ensure these are addressed within Internal Standard Documentation.

Vendor Management

• Main Point of Contact (POC) with our Vendor(s) to oversee their contracted work to ensure these partner relationships are a success.
• Provide Quality Framework and Feedback to our Vendor(s) via a comprehensive QC Review Process doctored selectively to customer specifications and internal requirements.
• Manage Vendor(s) to assure that that they are consistently completing work within the specific time periods requested while maintaining accuracy, completeness, quality, and thoroughness.
• Ensure Vendor(s) that that they are updating Project Management Tools on a daily basis to reflect precise statuses and revised forecasting.
• Be in constant communication with Leadership with reporting progress of Vendor contracted work/projects.

Technical Design/Engineering Support

• Apply previous OSP Engineering experience, Internal Quality Standards, and telecom/utility regulations to provide insight on design questions (best build environment, handhole/manhole placements, conduit routing, etc).
• Identify design conflicts and resolve proactively with expedited decisions based on changing field conditions, customer needs, or financial constraints.
• Provide technical assistance with Permitting/Regulatory correspondence (DOT/County/City/RR).

Know when to seek assistance or escalate unresolved questions to Engineering leadership in order to collaborate together on a resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/electrical engineering, Telecommunications, Business Administration, or equivalent field experience.
• 5+ years’ experience within the Telecommunications Industry (OSP Background Preferred).

• Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer desired.
• Previous AutoCAD Experience to prepare drawings - Preferably using **Autodesk Civil 3D**.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of MOT/TCP requirements and right-of-way permitting.
• Prior involvement with OSP Construction, Installation, Maintenance, Break-Fix, etc.
• Experience working in multi-jurisdictional state environments.
• Basic understanding or experience with using GIS-Data or Esri based Platforms.
• Possesses extensive knowledge of the network infrastructure specific to FTTH projects.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience within the Telecommunications Industry or working in similar capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of OSP fiber design, construction, permitting, and fiber standards.
• Familiarity with typical CAD standards within the civil engineering industry.
• Prior Project Managing Experience including Customer/Client interfacing.
• Strong attention to detail, works with precision/efficiency, and shows a commitment to quality.
• Possesses understanding of telecom and utility standards (NESC, RUS, DOT, municipal standards).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, profiles, and utility records.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and Vendor Management.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Software Programs.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision.  Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, clear communication and collaboration abilities, commitment to accuracy, quality, and documentation standards.
• Detail Orientated Individual with strong Work Ethic, has a dedication for precision/consistency.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and manage simultaneous priorities/projects.
• Adaptability to provide quality control across a range different types of Engineering projects across different states and regions for multiple customers.
• Identify design conflicts and resolve issues proactively.
• Effective communicator who can convey complex information to cross-functional partners/teams.
• Efficient worker who has proactive approach to deadlines, risk mitigation, and continuous learning.
• Know when to seek assistance or escalate technical questions to engineering leadership.

Career Path & Growth Opportunities

This role provides opportunities for advancement into:

• Senior PM
• Engineering Manager
• Engineering Project Support / Technical Lead
  
  

EEOC-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Network Connex believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned.