Osp Pm Engineer

Position Overview

OSP PM Engineer manages OSP permitting, red lining and preliminary as built drawing approval and municipality relations. The OSP PM Engineer will work with internal groups, 3-GIS and Mapping and Records to ensure all engineering pieces are in place for each project before it is assigned to a FSM Construction. The OSP PM Engineer will requisition labor to meet timely execution of deadlines and manage engineering firms, production reporting and milestone pay sheets. Assisting with cost estimates, engineering of lateral and backbone construction and design of network planning are key elements of other required duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Management of all engineering, permitting, activities.
• Interact with customers for site surveys and delivery of services.
• Cost & control estimating, preliminary engineering, production tracking / reporting, Site Tracker, 3GIS, etc.
• Can decipher between a quality design and a flawed design and takes the initiative to contact the design team to suggest change solutions.
• Ability to read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings.
• Understanding of OSP construction techniques
• Interface with state and local permitting agencies, DOTs and other activities as required.

Requirements

• BS Engineering related field or Construction Management or related experience
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Project, etc.), Site Tracker, Google Earth, 3GIS and other mapping software
• Current valid driver’s license.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to understand mapping programs and key identifiers in a fiber optic network, read and utilize GPS units and record network positioning.
• Knowledge of “Call Before You Dig” rules and regulations as they apply to a network utility provider.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety rules and regulations as they apply to locating and providing repair and maintenance within a fiber optic network.
• Knowledge and ability to operate a FOC monitoring system.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and reach.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Must have visual acuity.
• Must be able to lift 0-25 pounds.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization.