Communications Manager jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Job Description:

The Broadband Facilities manager will be responsible for managing BCI’s existing fiber optic plant network, in addition to assisting in fostering outside plant growth. The Broadband Facilities Manager will be a key contributor in identifying future growth opportunities. This role requires a person who is a self-starter and is willing to work in a cross-collaboration team environment.

Job Duties

1. 30% Outside Plant Construction Engineering:

Completes detailed fiber-to-the-home construction designs for new plant installation, replacement, removal, or rearrangement of existing infrastructure, utilizing industry best practices to achieve maximum performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, accompanied by detailed opinions of probable costs including all labor, equipment, and materials to allow for accurate cost & revenue evaluations. Requires a strong knowledge in fiber-to-the-home system architectures, outside plant construction and engineering practices and principles, and various computer aided drafting, geographic information system, mapping, and staking software applications used in the production and management of OSP engineering records. Collaborate with outside engineering firm contractors to supervise and review plans, designs and specifications. Ensures company compliance with current telecommunications facilities in accordance with industry practices, codes, regulations and ordinances.

2. 25% Construction Project Management:

Provides project management assistance and quality control of outside plant construction related projects and activities related to the telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with relevant regulations and quality standards. Makes recommendations to determine which projects will require outside contractors, assisting with the vendor solicitation and selection process, and coordinating with contractors to schedule and complete the work as agreed upon. Ensures all preliminary requirements are met prior to construction start, including locate submission, acquisition of all necessary permits (right-of-way, encroachment, building, utility, environmental, historical, zoning, Department of Transportation, government agency, easements, joint-use, railroad, etc.), and appropriate notification to all applicable stakeholders. Inspects work compliance and quality and ensures cleanup throughout jobs.

3. 25% Material and Construction Equipment Management:

Manages cable and construction material inventory, recording quantities on hand, and ordering as necessary to ensure sufficient resources are available to complete current and planned projects as scheduled. In addition, the Outside Plant Manager continually looks for new and improved ways of completing the above functions.

4. 20% Facilities Management:

Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, huts, and cabinets. Ensures power equipment is properly maintained. Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor will be performed in order to address unexpected situations or needs that may arise.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunication or like field OR minimum of 5 years' experience installing, provisioning, and maintaining telecommunications and/or broadband services.
• 5 years experience in FTTH Technology/Design
• Knowledge of all aspects of FTTH design, staking, construction, inspection, contracts
• Complete understanding of OSP, Engineering, and Construction of Fiber Optic Systems supplying residential and business broadband services
• Direct experience with RUS specifications and contracts for rural telecommunications
• Knowledge and understanding of fiber testing, specifications and analysis
• Experience with FTTP GPON/XGS-PON/NG-PON2 and active ethernet technologies
• Experience with Calix access equipment
• Experience with other network transport technologies
• Experience giving technical presentations on various broadband and telecommunications subjects
• Understanding of consulting engineering industry
• Proficiency in Engineering and GIS systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams

This is a safety sensitive position that requires a valid driver license, drug screening, and a background check.

Bloomingdale Communications is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee, because of age, race, sex, disability, national origin, religion, or veteran status.

What We Offer:

At Bloomingdale Communications we provide a full range of benefits for employees, such as:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Medical, dental, & optical insurance
• Long-term/Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k plan with employer contribution and match
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $87,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Bloomingdale, MI 49026: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person