OSP Construction Planner
Location: Metairie, LA
Salary: $22.85-$34.27/hr

Company Information:

In the exploding business of modern telecommunications, SRI is at the forefront of this expansion by helping companies build, integrated & staff the cutting-edge networks. SRI is proud to only work with the largest service providers in the country who gives us endless opportunities for business and personal growth!

Description of Role:

SRI Telecom is looking for an Outside Plant Telecommunications Construction Planner with relevant OSP construction related experience to assist in the route planning for OSP fiber infrastructure. The successful applicant will focus on reviewing and correcting as-built designs of complex outside plant Fiber networking and work to identify efficient paths for new fiber construction. This position is a long-term contract position with Cox Communications and may present an opportunity to go in-house over time.

Tasks:

• Verifies serviceability, surveys proposed service routing, estimates material, construction, and labor costs.
• Performs field engineering of proposed projects and ensures alternative routing delivers the most cost-effective design for construction.
• Work closely with contractors, vendors, and city planners for permitting, right-of-way, and easements.
• Coordinates contractor work, coordinate and/or obtains permits, access, or ROW agreements where applicable, distributes design prints and other necessary working documents.
• Coordinates all customer implementation activities including site walk-throughs, node placements, and subcontract Labor Negotiates and approves design or construction changes.
• Coordinates with public works personnel, developers, commercial customers, building owners, and utilities on joint trench projects.
• As projects are completed, perform tasks to close tasks in database/tool, reconcile assets, and generate reports to ensure proper closure of project.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• CATV/HFC/TELCO/UTILITY OSP planning/construction related experience and knowledge is preferred.
• Must have personal vehicle for reimbursable local travel to construction sites.
• Must be proficient in Excel, reading system maps, PDF drawings, construction drawings, etc.
• Must have experience working on a project team and managing milestone execution on projects.
• Self-motivated problems solver with the ability to balance multiple projects and priorities.
• Under close supervision, exercises limited latitude/independent judgment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be organized, detail oriented and personable.
• Must have a construction background, preferably with telecommunications, administrative skills, computer skills, field/data entry background, ability to read and interpret maps, and a good understanding of fiber optic materials and construction.
• Positive attitude and willing to learn and stick with the position.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 7 am-3:30 pm in a home office environment with few visits to the field.

Benefits:

SRI offers W-2 employment with access to a comprehensive benefits package such as Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401k, HSA and others!

Salary

This position pays an average of $28.56/hr. and mileage reimbursement accordance to national standard.

Location: 70001

Metairie, LA, 70001

CX25