Kinetic Outside Plant Engineering Manager

Manager of Outside Plant Engineering

Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, is a premier insurgent provider of multi-gigabit fiber internet, whole-home Wi-Fi, internet security, and voice services in 1,400 markets across 18 states in across the U.S. Additional information about Kinetic is available at

About the Role:

As a Manager of Outside Plant 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, design preparation, and project coordination of 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. This position can be filled remotely anywhere within the state of Iowa.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct weekly meetings with staff, provide general direction and accountability for the engineering, construction, quality, schedule, and cost control of assigned jobs.
• Ensure availability of resources with proper expertise of tools/processes to support engineering project execution.
• Manage call out teams and handle after hours issues including on holidays, weekends, emergencies, and escalations.
• Visit construction job sites and validate workmanship. Ensure job requests are within budget.
• 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.
• Plan and analyze recommendations, work guidance or deviations in support of new OSP construction including fiber to the premise (FTTP) and any modern technology requirements.
• Oversee the wireline engineering and construction projects to ensure projects are complete and within budget.
• Work with the materials coordinator to verify materials for the job.
• 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.
• Report to the Staff Manager while having several direct reports.
• Travel required up to 50% of time in assigned area of responsibility and overnight stays as needed. Also, may be required to deploy to another state for engineering and or constructing fiber builds with as much time away as 1-3 weeks.

Do You Have?

• Self-motivation. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engineering jobs simultaneously and meet the 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 on a variety of vendor equipment and outside plant 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.
• A valid driver's license.

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) 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

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, 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, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti's network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate's written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.