Telecommunications Specialist

Telecommunications Specialist IISupport of Capital Projects in the Systems Business UnitDuration of Service Required: 2080 HoursNormal Work Week: Mon through Fri; nights and weekends as required.No. of Hours Per Week: 40 Hours (Unpaid lunch hours.)Hours of Work: 7:30 to 4:3050% Technical/Field 50% Administrative/Design functions:65% Field/35% Office locationsRight-of-Way work is requiredAnnual Salary for This Title: $TBDWork Location: Manhattan and field locations as required.Reports To: Other PersonnelQualifications Requirements:Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Data Telecommunications, or Computer Science; orAssociate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Data Telecommunications, or Computer Science; plus, two years of related experience.Experience Requirements:Minimum of three years of satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects.Licensing Requirements: NoneSpecial Skills/Training Requirements:Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is preferred but equivalent college education can be considered substitutablePreferred, but not required experience with data telecommunication network deployment or communications applications, such as: CCTV, PSLAN, PA/CIS, Electronic Access Control or Video Management Systems (VMS), or Physical Security Information Systems (PSIM).Experience in analytic planning or operational, technical and/or administrative duties.Knowledge of engineering processes and practical experience.Ability to work independently with limited supervision.Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows, Word and ExcelProficiency in the English language with the ability to clearly write, communicate and organize project information, reports, process design/construction contract-related documents and interact with other NYCT departments.Description of Work:Review Construction documents.Supervise and provide guidance to Contractor, monitor & track job progress, coordinate field construction activities.Resolve Construction issues related to field conditions, inter discipline conflicts, long term maintenance issues and life cycle costs.Act as a facilitator between the Contractor, Designers, User Departments and Maintenance groups.Resolve field conditions in an expeditious manner and provide input / suggested solutions, obtain formal approval from design engineers when necessary.Monitor budgets, TA services usage and schedules, identify any potential shortfalls and take necessary action to prevent negative impact on critical path.Identify needs for General Orders and other services and make sure that they are provided to contractor on timely basisInitiate General Orders, operate under flagging / General Orders and be able to properly close General Orders.Inspect work in progress, identify and inform contractors of deficiencies or concerns in a timely manner.Prepare daily reports, formal punch-lists, informal / running punch-lists.Conduct joint pre-and final inspections with Contractors and other trade groups.Develop estimates, process and manage scope and change orders.Other Work Requirements:Consultants are required to take and pass a one-day NYC Transit Track Safety Training Course Required prior to participating in work on or near the wayside; must maintain this qualification for the duration of this assignment.Consultants are responsible for providing their safety work boots meeting the required specifications prior to work on or near wayside at own expense.Consultants must possess a 30-hour OSHA Certificate prior to work on or near wayside and maintain certificate for the duration of service. Salary commensurate with scope of work job experience Proper footwear required to perform tasks in a safe manner. Perform other reasonably related duties as required. New Wave People is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). #ENGIND123