OSP Manager

NRTC is Member Driven and Technology Focused – providing solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated broadband, managed services, smart grid, mobile and video solutions. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 800 employees operating out of eight office locations.

JOB SUMMARY:
NRTC Broadband Solutions is looking for OSP Managers to join our growing team. The NRTC Broadband Solutions OSP Manager oversees outside plant operations at one project, under the direction of the OSP Director, this includes field engineering, inspection; oversees the construction of fiber and fixed wireless facilities; ensures that personnel and contractors understand RUS specifications procedures and regulations; and oversees the safety of the project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the management of all outside plant activities, including fiber and fixed wireless
  • Follow construction standards for fiber and fixed wireless including any electric purposed plant requests
  • Follow field engineering standards and procedures to enable construction standards to be achieved
  • Follow inspection process and procedures to ensure construction standards are achieved
  • Drive consistency among OSP Inspectors in the pursuit of primary objectives
• Day to day activities regarding the Inspection
  • Organize the OSP staff to ensure achievement of primary objectives including assignment of Inspectors to Contractor crews
  • Cultivate a culture of teamwork with Inspectors and Coop Members
  • Facilitate construction meetings as needed
• Documentation and communication between OSP team, member and construction vendors
  • Utilize process and documentation to drive results as opposed to manpower and experience
  • Ensure documentation in Automation/Workflow meets OSP standards and procedures
  • Focus on decentralized Field Engineering processes that drive the design of the network
  • Stay current on all Documentation, including Inspector Daily Reports, Contractor Street Sheets, Production Sheet Validation, Contractor Invoicing and As-builts based on those invoices
  • Weekly reporting and communication to the Project Manager assigned to your project
  • Complete ownership of the Outside Plant function including internal and external resources and all methods of construction
  • Ensure NRTC Broadband Solutions culture is spread within the project team and welcomes professional growth and development
  • Other related duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft 365 & SmartSheet products
• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal communications skills
• Strong command of RUS construction standards
• Above average skills in verbal communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Demonstrated ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external customers
• Ability to travel as required

Disclaimer: The above job description summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills

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