Senior Construction Engineer

The Role The Senior Construction Engineer reports directly to the Manager Construction and will be responsible for all aspects of completing the delivery of new telecommunications networks at multiple locations through vendor management and vendor engagement; including supervising the estimating, design, engineering, scheduling and construction implementation of multiple network infrastructure deployment projects. Location This is a work from home position within the U.S. Main Responsibilities Defines and reviews comprehensive plans for large, complex, highly technical projects that cover phased delivery plan; resource requirements, project costs, project schedule; risk assessment and mitigation; opex and capital budget requirements; team structure and accountability matrix; project governance and reporting; forecasting of upcoming projects and corresponding materials. Effectively leads a cross‑functional team in the planning and execution of large projects, establishing clear accountabilities for all outside vendors and creating an environment that enables high performance. Ability to drive vendors to complete projects on time and meet aggressive timelines, prioritizing a heavy workload and staying flexible on meeting internal schedules. Leads the solution deployment covering network architecture, construction methodologies, material selection, acquisition and handling, field installation activities, project acceptance activities, and customer/operational hand‑over activities. Responsible for in‑scope, on schedule, on budget delivery; establishes appropriate project team structure, reporting and metrics, and provides frequent status updates to internal stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead and positively motivate cross‑functional teams of engineers, construction managers, contractors and consulting employees to successful completion of such projects. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or 5plus years of relevant job experience. Knowledge base full of OSP Engineering standards and practices and all forms of Outside Plant (OSP) construction (e.g., proper boring and trenching, fiber pulling in duct, overpulling, general Telecommunications Aerial and Underground construction standards). Experience with civil engineering and construction for site development. Personal experience in the full life cycle of OSP and/or Civil Projects (e.g., estimating, engineering, permitting, and constructing). Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Word, Excel and Project as well as a variety of mapping programs. Positive and professional attitude. Experience in strategic customer relationship management. Proven results in building strong peer‑level relationships—coordination and alignment with the managers who will ultimately operate the network is considered imperative to overall success of these projects. Strong general business acumen. Exceptional organizational, prioritization and written/verbal communication skills. Proven creative problem solver. Experience in OSP operations, administration, and maintenance. Understanding of the principles and practices behind Fiber Network Management (e.g., route planning, fiber assignments, capacity management, fiber types, splicing requirements, testing requirements, and power requirements). Compensation This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Location Based Pay Ranges $84,629–$112,838 in AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY $88,860–$118,480 in CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $93,092–$124,122 in AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA Benefits Benefits ( Bonus Structure Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. #J-18808-Ljbffr