OSP Engineering Manager at HUNTER COMMUNICATIONS PAYROLL LLC – McMinnville, Oregon

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Job Summary

As an OSP Engineering Manager for the Hunter Communications Engineering team, we are looking for a highly skilled OSP Manager to oversee the planning, implementation, and management of OSP engineering and construction projects. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of OSP processes, including network design, construction, and maintenance. This role requires technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, quality, and efficiency. This role involves being highly detail-oriented and focused – working as part of a team, building positive relationships, and ensuring our compliance with the rules and regulations that govern the use of public and private rights-of-way. This full-time position is reported in person to a Hunter Communications office 5 days a week, working from Monday to Friday, with travel to locations within our network footprint as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end management of OSP engineering and team members.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective completion of OSP projects, meeting quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with design and construction teams to implement OSP network solutions, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Manage relationships with contractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to project schedules and performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to OSP infrastructure.
• Provide leadership to OSP teams, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to project timelines.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and compliance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation, including plans, schedules, and reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in OSP operations and drive implementation.
• Reading, analyzing, interpreting, and understanding drawings, diagrams, and maps- such as blueprints and staking sheets- from internal and external stakeholders involved in the permitting process.
• Violation resolution and ensuring that Hunter is adhering to OJUA/OPUC/OAR/NESC standards.
• Serving as a subject-matter expert (SME) regarding permit submittal requirements, including but not limited to ordinances, codes, laws, and other governing regulations; permit application forms, engineering drawing requirements, insurance, bond and fee requirements, and contractor registration and training requirements.
• Review and provide feedback to senior leadership on Contracts for pole attachment agreements.
• Negotiate Easements for new and existing fiber optic routes.
• Review and provide feedback on Right of Entry agreements.

EEO Statement

Hunter Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, but equivalent work experience in OSP will be considered.

Experience:

At Hunter Communications, we strive to put all people first, do the right thing, make it easy, go the extra mile, lead the pack, and fight for our customers. We’re looking for someone who can help us be better together, with existing strengths that will be crucial to success in this role. These strengths are:

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in OSP engineering and construction management within the telecommunications industry.
• Proficiency in OSP design tools, project management software, and GIS applications.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications network infrastructure, OSP construction techniques, and industry standards.
• Working knowledge of municipal, state, federal, tribal, and railway permitting requirements and processes, with particular focus on the states of Oregon and California.
• Understanding of OPUC, OJUA, NESC, and OAR rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated working experience in the telecommunications, engineering, construction, design, or permitting fields.
• Proven knowledge of and the ability to effectively operate Windows-based computers and Android or iOS based mobile devices, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth and other Google Suite tools.
• Advanced teamwork and problem-solving skills demonstrated ability to build and maintain successful working relationships with permitting contacts and other stakeholders.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without direct supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a talent for communicating effectively at all levels and in all circumstances.
• A valid driver’s license, and the proven ability to safely operate a company-owned and/or personal motor vehicle in accordance with Hunter Communications policy, local, state, and federal laws. Drivers of company vehicles are subject to a pre-employment drug screen, MVR check, and random testing.