Head of Fiber Engineering and Construction

3 weeks ago

Williston, United States BrightSpeed Full time

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed byApollo Global Management,our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Job Description

Brightspeed has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Fiber Engineering and Construction to join our growing team. In this role, you will report directly to the Vice President of Network Planning, Engineering & Construction and lead the engineering and construction of Brightspeed’s $2B investment in fiber network deployment, including all aspects of fiber network design, architecture and engineering, network construction, infrastructure services provider and vendor coordination, scheduling and performance management, development of engineering and construction guidelines for new fiber architecture, project issue management and government and municipal relations support. You will be in a key leadership position within Brightspeed, managing the growth diver of the business via the fiber network upgrade and fiber product deployment to 3M prems, and over 50% of the Brightspeed customer base. You will have a strong business acumen, the abilities to define and implement groundbreaking ideas, to work within a fast-moving environment to rapidly deliver support and services that have a broad business impact, and desire to have an industry wide impact. You will also have significant prior work experience in fiber network deployments.

The right candidate will find this a tremendous opportunity to join a company at the infancy of a fiber deployment plan and contribute to building a superior fiber data and communication network.

As a Head of Fiber Engineering and Construction, you will have the following duties and responsibilities: Lead and program manage all aspects of a $2B fiber network build and upgrade to 3M+ prems Manage all aspects of the network design, engineering, wire center and outside plan build and related strategies and plans Direct local engineering teams and infrastructure services providers in all build design strategies and deployment scheduling and requirements Negotiate pricing, performance, resource requirements and augmentation related to the fiber build program with both material OEMs and infrastructure services providers Project manage the Go to Market strategy for all new fiber-based voice and data product offerings Provide operational and network strategy support in interactions with state and local government matters related to Brightspeed’s fiber deployment. Support the application process for Federal, State and Local Municipality subsidies for broadband deployment funding Business process owner in the design and development of newly developed and deployed network inventory, engineering, construction, and related build management systems Drive the company culture and strategies. Createstrategies to achieve business goals such as increasing revenues, optimizing expenses, and developing a skilled, motivated, satisfied, and diverse workforce Leadby example in creating an environment that encourages open communication, sharing ideas and best practices, and building strong cross-functional relationships

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and or Project Management Significant prior industry experience in facility engineering and network deployments Prior industry experience in large scale fiber deployments Significant prior industry experience in managing infrastructure service providers Strong communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with cross functional teams Process improvement and customer-centric mindset Ability to motivate others and work under pressure Excellent oral and written communications skills Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to articulate via written and through oral communication BONUS POINTS FOR: Master’s Degree in Engineering or Telecommunications Additional Information

WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We have a brand new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and we prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health.Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

are at the center of our grounding belief inBeing Real .

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices: Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice for California Residents Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice

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