Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager - Denver, CO or Remote

About Bonfire:

At Bonfire we believe that every American deserves access to affordable broadband because it makes their lives better. We believe that broadband is for all – not for some. We believe in eradicating digital inequity with infrastructure and services that last for generations.

The culture of our business and our people are what makes us different. Our passion is creating an environment where everyone matters and can make a difference. We hire, we inspire, and we grow together based on these values – that’s the Bonfire way.

Our Core Values:

• Our Commitment: We create passionate supporters of our clients so we can deliver on our greater purpose.
• Character Matter: We treat everyone with respect, honesty, and dignity.
• Be the Fuel: We learn, grow, and push ourselves to be better.
• Collaborate, Don’t Isolate: We are transparent with our ideas without ego or agenda.

Job Summary:

As Manager of Engineering, your priority is overseeing an engineering team who is focused on engineering advanced fiber networks. This position acts as a leader of the engineering services department to ensure proper re-sourcing, on-time delivery to our customers, and quality of work standards.

What You Get to Do (Duties/Responsibilities):

· Develop and maintain an accurate Workload Forecast based upon all project specific staffing plans, prospects, and ongoing client needs.

· Work with the project management and leadership to maintain customer relationships to meet specific market needs.

· Manages key stakeholders both internally and externally to ensure expectations are met.

· Evaluate overall workforce development strategy and work with Director/VP of Engineering and Human Resources to ensure training and development plans align with growth objectives.

· Engage and closely work with multiple Engineering vendors to complete detailed designs for approved projects.

· Develop and monitor employee performance KPI’s working with project managers for monitoring and reporting.

· Ensures QC, compliance, and permitting regulations are followed on all projects.

· Lead, coach and develop subordinate leaders and staff, which includes timely and regular feedback to employees and conducting quarterly performance reviews.

· Work with peers and senior management to ensure development and implementation of processes and tools are aligned with business and project goals.

· Ensure efficient labor utilization within the organization and through cross practice resource sharing.

· Acts as a driver for innovation and implementation of best practices.

· Enhance, develop, and enforce policies and procedures; analyze established systems to improve overall operation and effectiveness.

What We Are Searching For (Required Skills/Abilities):

· GIS Analysis Certification preferred.

· Understanding of ESRI ARCGIS, and/or Comsf preferred.

· Expert level understanding of Telecom/Fiber, Outside Plant (OSP), Inside Plant (ISP), and related construction methods (Aerial, UG, Boring, Plowing, Trenching, Micro-trenching).

· Expert level working knowledge of engineering FTTx, including GPON technology.

· Experience with telecommunication engineering in a GIS based system.

· Experience and understanding of Rights of Way (ROW), permitting, and pole attachments.

· Working knowledge governing codes, such as, NESC code and GO95.

· Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines.

· Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.

· Demonstrated ability to build and develop strong teams.

· Excellent verbal and written communication.

· Excellent time management and organization.

· Willingness to learn new skills, software, and technologies.

· Ability to travel to meetings and conferences.

Education/Certifications/Experience:

· 8+ years of experience with telecommunication fiber engineering.

· 4+ years of experience managing.

· Bachelor’s degree preferred.

What’s In It for You?

Base Pay: $95k-$125k annually

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus Pay: up to 15% Annually
• Equity Shares Program

Benefits and Ancillary Benefits:

• 401(k) + Company Matching
• Aetna and Kaiser Health, Delta Dental, and Vision Care for Life Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Aflac Group Critical Illness
• Generous EAP Mental Health Program
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Generous Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Time-Off
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Rewards/Engagement Program
• Active Community Giving Program
• New Hire Remote Office Stipend
• Professional Growth Account (PGA - for tuition reimbursement)

Join our team and be a pivotal part of eradicating digital inequity through the power of superior broadband planning, engineering, construction, and fiber operations. Together we can bring broadband—and opportunity—to every American. And we believe it’s time to get to work. We invite you to apply and contribute to our commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation.

Additional Details:

At a minimum, background checks, education verification, employment verification, and drug screens will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in developing and maintaining an accurate Workload Forecast based on project-specific staffing plans, prospects, and ongoing client needs?
• How many years of experience do you have in managing key stakeholders both internally and externally to ensure expectations are met on projects?
• How many years of experience do you have in evaluating overall workforce development strategy and aligning training and development plans with growth objectives?
• How many years of experience do you have in working closely with multiple Engineering vendors to complete detailed designs for approved projects?
• How many years of experience do you have in ensuring QC, compliance, and permitting regulations are followed on all projects?
• How many years of experience do you have in developing and monitoring employee performance KPI’s working with project managers for monitoring and reporting?
• How many years of experience do you have in ensuring efficient labor utilization within the organization and through cross-practice resource sharing?
• How many years of experience do you have in working with peers and senior management to ensure development and implementation of processes and tools are aligned with business and project goals?
• How many years of experience do you have in leading, coaching, and developing subordinate leaders and staff, including providing timely and regular feedback to employees and conducting quarterly performance reviews?
• How many years of experience do you have in overseeing the permitting process, including researching, and identifying required permits, preparing applications, and tracking approvals?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Telecommunication in Fiber Engineering: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80246