PositionTitle: SeniorManager, OSP Construction

$90,000 to $150,000annually DOE

Comprehensivehealth benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sickleave and paid time off, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growthand education reimbursement programs.

CompanyBackground

Everyonedeserves the best internet possible, and that’s the refreshingly greatexperience we’re creating at Ziply Fiber. We’re bringing fiber to more than onemillion homes and businesses across the broader Northwest. By pairingbrilliantly fast internet with customer choice and control, we’re making it simpleand easy for you to connect to the things that matter most to you. Ziply Fiberis based in Kirkland, Washington, providing communities across Washington,Oregon, Idaho, and Montana with fiber internet in addition to streaming TV,privacy products, and phone service as well.

Job Summary

The SeniorManager, OSP Construction will be responsible for leadership and oversight forall aspects of Outside Plant construction activities across Ziply’s territory.

EssentialDuties and Responsibilities

The EssentialDuties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by theemployee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.

• Accountable for the staffing, budgets (capital/expense), schedules and compliance associated with OSP construction projects, along with the safety and quality of work performed.
• Standardize construction practices/approaches across the company and across all build types/programs.
• Size the contractor workforce for the future to support the build types/programs.
• Align the internal and external construction teams with the Engineering Teams to drive more efficiencies, shorten project durations and reduce change request.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to OSP Construction Managers and Contract Administrators through coaching, feedback, development goals and performance management.
• Oversee the development, coordination, and execution of project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities, and government agencies.
• Oversee all phases in the bidding, negotiation and approval of construction contracts.
• Coordinate and participate in various internal meetings to ensure communication and alignment of initiatives, information sharing and implementation of best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 10 years of OSP experience, including splicing and construction.
• 5 years leadership experience.
• Experience managing budgets required.
• Advanced understanding of fiber splicing and installation practices, proper safety construction practices and network topology.
• Advanced understanding of the permitting process for railroad, DOT, cities, counties, and pole owners.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge,Skills and abilities

• Developed leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and lead others.
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations.
• Knowledge and experience in outside plant engineering and installation/construction.
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within critical deadlines.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Proven ability to lead, facilitate, develop and motivate a cross-functional team in a competitive environment.
• Possess a general understanding of utility accounting practices.
• Experience with bargained for contracts and employees.
• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of R.U.S (515) contract policies and procedures.
• Intermediate knowledge/experience of engineering support systems and highly skilled in Microsoft PC applications such as Word, Excel.

WorkAuthorization

Applicantsmust be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship isnot available for this position.

PhysicalRequirements

The physicaldemands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

Essential andmarginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary forbending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time;most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequentopportunity to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move upto 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include closevision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, andthe ability to adjust focus.

WorkEnvironment

Work isperformed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requiresextensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.The work is primarily a modern office setting.

DiverseWorkforce / EEO

Ziply Fiberis an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualifiedcandidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age,marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of anon-job-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status.

Ziply Fiberrequires a pre-employment background check as conditions of employment. ZiplyFiber may require a pre-employment drug screening.

Ziply Fiberis a drug free workplace.