Job Posting for Fiber Designer IV at TeleWorld Solutions Inc
Overview:
Fiber Designer IV
Transport Facilitator
Summary:
Qualified Candidate will be responsible for the ordering, coordination, implementation, and close out of the front haul (FH), mid haul (MF) and long-haul (LH) transport circuits within a given Market including but not limited to the following:
Responsibilities:
Assist with the development of a dark fiber and transport strategy that includes existing Comcast dark fiber, front-haul, back-haul, mid-haul, mid-haul and long-haul assets as well as potential 3rd party fiber and transport networks.
Assist with the development of best practices to qualify and assess new dark fiber vendors through technical, financial, and commercial reviews if existing plant does not meet requirements.
Assist with the development of Comcast 5G transport standards.
Assist with the requirements drafting and analysis of initial RFPs that will be utilized to select partners in given markets.
Assist Transport Engineers with managing all aspects of transport RFPs to achieve best techno-commercial solution in the event 3rd party data center or dark fiber / transport solutions are needed.
Assist with the sourcing, contract management, negotiation and supplier management strategies and practices for all components of the transport network.
Interfaces with Comcast organizations to identify Comcast data centers and dark fiber transport options to meet architecture requirements.
Coordinate all circuit design, ordering and testing related activities with transport engineers and provisioners.
Manage and maintain an inventory of active transport services and numbering resources.
Lead periodic meetings with internal and external transport vendor(s) to ensure that dark fiber and circuits are delivered on schedule.
Attend deployment meeting regularly to provide updates on transport implementation.
Work with PMO, construction manager and transport vendor to conduct site visits.
Ensure all equipment and installation requirements are properly defined for a site.
Work with PMO and construction manager to ensure that the NTP is issued to the transport vendor promptly.
Establish an excellent relationship with transport vendor(s) to facilitate deployment schedule. Manage escalations and expedite with vendors to ensure timely service delivery.
Coordinate input of network data into designated industry databases and associated reporting.
Address issues and questions from business, engineering, deployment, and operations groups.
Escalate implementation related issue to leadership team as needed.
Qualifications:
The Successful Transport Coordinator Will Have
Minimum of 6 years of related experience managing a wireless transport networks.
Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree with an engineering or scientific major.
PMP certification preferred but not required.
Experience and proficiency with Microsoft products including Excel, Access and Visio.
Solid understanding of microwave and other front haul, back haul and transport circuit installation processes utilized in wireless network deployments.
Previous experience with successful dark fiber and transport circuit management in a wireless 4G or 5G Greenfield environment required.
Experience managing vendor relationships.
Advanced understanding of wireless data and voice network architecture.
Advanced understanding of transport implementation.
Capable of managing multiple projects and responsibilities, sometimes under extreme time-critical conditions.
Natural ability to work with all levels of management, staff, and vendors.
Proven experience with people management, with direct and indirect influence.
Results focused, using energetic and positive leadership and communication skills.
Ability to identify and understand complex problems/issues and develop solutions.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Outstanding organizational and analytical skills.
Able to work independently and within a team environment.
Wireless Dark Fiber delivery experience is critical for this position.
Salary.com Estimation for Fiber Designer IV in Philadelphia, PA
$162,840 to $186,882
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