OSP Network Engineering Manager

As the largest pure-play fiber provider in the U.S., we deliver blazing-fast broadband connectivity that unlocks the potential of millions of consumers and businesses. As a Frontier employee, you will be part of our purpose of Building Gigabit America-creating the digital infrastructure that the country needs to thrive today and into the next century. Join us!

What we're seeking:

This position is responsible for managing the engineering of telecommunications outside plant in a serving exchange environment. Subject matter expert for all technical aspects of outside plant facilities and associated work such as cable sizing, cable counts, cable records, and permitting for ROW's and easements. This position works as a lead team member with Network Planning, Central Office, Transmission, and Operations to support the growth, replacements, and upgrade of telecommunications plant facilities. This person provides frontline managing and direction for construction activities associated with outside plant. This position also supports sales, marketing, operations, and regulatory as needed. Experience in engineering fiber-to-home deployments is a requirement.

In this in-person role, you will be required to report to 1701 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL to complete your work responsibilities.

• Leadership and management of company and contract work resources
• Meet Company and department goals
• Oversees Engineering design for outside plant
• Proactive review of outside plant facilities to determine necessary upgrades and enhancements
• Communicate with state, county, city, and national indices to gain information on planned projects that involve growth and changes
• Communicate with all peers and departments to ensure proper project planning
• Ensures the accuracy of cable records and updates.
• Prepare project justifications for approval
• Prepare loop studies as needed
• Review and approve contractor invoices
• Assist in annual budget design

Typical Workday allocation

10% - Prepare and monitor the capital plan

15% - Data analysis, Resource Management, Business goals

25% - Manage and review OSP Engineering designs

25% - Manage oversight of all OSP Engineering to ensure conformance to requirements and commitments are met

25% - Maintain relations and communications with state agencies and municipalities peer companies as well as internal Frontier Peer Teams

What we need in you:

What you'll do:

• BAU Engineer Performs all aspects of OSP Engineering including Development Design (greenfield and brownfield), Circuit Design, DOR, BDT Estimates, Road Work for a given Turf
• Project Administration Manages Multiple Contract Engineers, performs quality review of work, and interacts with DOT and municipalities as required.
• Circuit Design Designs solutions to circuit orders for Carrier, and retail. Both Copper and Fiber designs, for DSO to large ethernet orders
• Obligatory Engineer OSP Engineers who specialize in Road Work Projects, Relationships with local DOT
• Site Walk Performs site visits for Circuit orders
• Circuit Gatekeeper Manages M6 Tasks and queues to ensure orders are flowing and supports field engineers for M6
• BDT Estimates Costs and network design to provide solutions to sales opportunity
• Pole Administration Tracks NJUNs tickets and distributes work to OPCEN and Engineering.
• Drafting

What we offer:

Nothing is more important to our success than the team that built it. That's why we provide benefits to keep you and your family well. Some of which we're most proud to offer includes:

• Salary Range:$67,000 to $165,000
• 20 PTO (Paid Time Off) days + 10 paid holidays per year
• Day one medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401k match of 50% on 6% of eligible compensation
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Personal & Work Life Balance Resources & Wellness Support Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups
• Same-sex spouse and domestic partner benefits coverage
• 10 weeks of paid parental leave, & a phased return to work program for new parents
• Up to $10k in adoption program assistance
• 3 weeks of paid caregiver leave

What background you should have:

• Knowledge of outside plant design.
• Financial investment guidelines. Steward of the company resources.
• Knowledge of tools utilized by OSP Engineering leadership to include Site Tracker, Infinium, Varasset, FROGS
• Demonstrate excellent organization and communication skills
• Ability to effectively train and educate employees
• Data Analysis software and tools

Education/Experience:

• S. degree and/or a minimum of 5 years experience in an outside plant support position.
• Must be able to work with senior management to meet timely, accurate, and meaningful requirements.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge with a heavy emphasis on outside plant design, cable count design, and capacities.
• Strong interpersonal skills are very important in discussions and meetings with the Engineering team, regional managers, vendors, local supervisors, and technicians.
• Supervision of Engineering team consisting of the following functions

In our line of work, where making connections is paramount, fostering a culture of inclusion is fundamental to our values. We firmly believe in leveraging the strength of diversity to drive digital connectivity forward. If your background brings a unique perspective and value different from what we've outlined, we encourage you to apply and join us in our mission to #BuildGigabitAmerica.

Frontier Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.