About the Role
Title: Network Specialist-Outside Plant Construction
Location: Remote Location United States
ID
2025-24364
Company
TDS Telecom
Pay Range
$60,100.00 – $97,600.00
Job Description:
Overview
In the Network Specialist – Outside Plant Construction role, you are responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations and states. Depending upon workload you may be required to supervise consulting resources in the engineering and/or construction phase of the projects. You will be expected to work closely with representatives from Network Operations, associate managers, consultants, design engineers and construction contractors for TDS Telecom Network Services to ensure that the needs of the company are being met. You will be responsible for the implementation of fiber and HFC networks while conforming to existing TDS outside Plant (OSP) guidelines and TDS OSP standards established for the Telecom Network Services. You are expected to stay current with NESC codes and ensure our construction at all times is in NESC compliance. Depending on the area, you may be required to assist in the engineering of the OSP project. This involves creating the labor, material, and overhead project estimates.
You are expected to oversee numerous construction projects, possibly located in multiple locations and states. You will also continually monitor costs and job progress to ensure that construction projects are completed on time and within budget. You will be responsible for continually working with various governmental agencies to protect the TDS OSP network from being jeopardized by proposed road improvements. You may be required to negotiate with municipalities, other utility companies from a network and a legal perspective for the purchase, lease and/or sale of inner ducts, fiber and/or complete networks.
This position offers opportunity to telecommute from a home office, however, due to required in-market support individuals must reside within a 50 mile radius of either Billings, Helena, Butte, or Missoula Montana.
At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting-edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact?
Responsibilities
Responsible for the coordination of OSP projects and/or supervision of consultants who are responsible for coordinating outside plant field construction and splicing operations in multiple locations and states. Provide technical support for special request projects such as major road moves or potential on-net builds. The successful candidate must work with Finance to ensure proper accounting of facilities placed and interact with the legal department to ensure that the company is not at risk in any asset transfers. If needed, assist in the engineering phase of projects. This involves creating labor, material, and overheads project cost estimates
Provide audits of OSP projects and coach consultants and/or contractors to ensure accuracy and consistency. The audits will ensure compliance with NESC standards and current TDS OSP standards
Review all required reports from field personnel and contractor invoicing for accuracy. Manage construction projects by reviewing quality of work, clean up resolution, proper maintenance of project documentation and continual review of project progress
Ensure that the TDS OSP group complies with Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines and other departments such as Network Operations, Network Planning, Rights-of-Way and Contract Administration. This position requires the conducting of pre-staking, pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as required. The successful candidate must verify that proper right-of-way, easements, and permits are obtained and designs for proper cable sizing and facility routing.
Verify that all documentation required to complete projects successfully, including bid jobs, build orders, job start agreements, VMOPs and close out documentation is complete
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree (or higher) OR 2+ years’ professional work experience
- 2+ years’ experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance.
Other Qualifications
This position offers opportunity to telecommute from a home office, however, due to required in-market support individuals must reside within a 50 mile radius of either Billings, Helena, Butte, or Missoula Montana.
- 2+ years’ experience in OSP Construction and/or Engineering (fiber or copper or coax) – OR -related Utility/Municipal Construction and/or Engineering – OR – Construction Project Management, Utility Installation Technician, General Trades experience
- Fiber optic implementation experience
- Excellent leadership, customer relations and communications skills
- Self-directed and ability to work independently
- ESRI ArcGIS, AGOL, Spatial analysis, or other GIS experience
- Ariba and SAP experience/knowledge
- Proficient working in a digital environment
- Understanding of Telecommunications industry and principals
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Project Management experience
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- PC database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills
- Working knowledge of NESC construction practices and engineering standards
- Ability to work in a cooperative and courteous manner with diverse work groups
- Understanding of Fiber to The Home (FTTH) design and construction techniques
- Ability to read and understand FTTH construction prints
- Telecommunications experience