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OSP Construction Inspector II

Concord, NC, USAReq #1230

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Windstream Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.

• As Kinetic, Windstream offers bundled services, including premium broadband, security solutions, voice, and digital TV to consumers through an enhanced fiber network.

• Windstream Enterprise is a leading managed services provider providing strategic communications and security products to mid-size businesses and enterprise clients.

• Windstream Wholesale provides high-capacity, high-performance networking solutions and services to other telecom carriers, data centers, content providers and enterprises.

The Windstream team provides innovative software and network solutions to connect people and empower business in a world of infinite possibilities!

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About the Role:

The OSP Construction Inspector has overall responsibility for the coordination between engineering, permitting, material acquisition, and construction of outside plant construction projects. The employee will monitor all aspects of the project and expedite or escalate as appropriate to achieve the cost, quality, and schedule goals for the project. The OSP Construction Inspector will meet with county, state, and federal agencies to ensure permits are being executed and closed properly and timely.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the post-sale end to end service delivery process of our SMB Fiber to the premise customer orders including coordination with all resources required to ensure customer’s service is activated efficiently and in a timely manner.

• Communicate with city, county and state permitting agencies.

• Interface with public and other utilities to ensure project success.

• Work with private property owners such as individuals and railroad companies to secure easements and licenses

• Work with telephone companies and private building owners to secure building entrance approval and installation of building entrances.

• Recommend contractors

• Complete and secure city, state, and county permit applications

• Monitor contractor progress, contractor quality and safety inspection, and timely turnover of assigned projects.

• Monitor and ensure SSP (Single Source Provider) on track to meet service level agreements.

• Summarize potential solutions and make logical recommendations to management.

• Read and interpret construction documents, i.e., prints and plans as well as splicing diagrams used in the splicing of fiber optics.

• Review preliminary construction prints from right-of-way authorities and determine potential conflicts; attend utility coordination meetings and construction progress meetings as needed.

• Conduct quality and safety reviews

Do you have?

• Aptitude to learn quickly and adjust rapidly to developing business needs.

• Excellent organizational, detail oriented, time management and multi-tasking skills

• Strong and effective technical communication skills, both verbally and written

• Ability to analyze problems and priorities and make decisions.

• Ability to provide recommendations for process improvements.

• Ability to be assertive and escalate with various internal departments and external teams as needed to maintain proper workflow for customer orders.

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to contribute equally as an individual contributor or in a team environment.

• Experience collaborating directly with customers and possess the ability to speak with customers in a professional and empathetic manner.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Even Better:

• CAD/E, MicroStation, AutoCAD or other similar design programs.

• Previous Outside Plant Construction Management experience.

• Experience working with city, county and/or State agencies.

• Experience managing Contractors.

Physical Tasks - Standing Continuously: 67-100% |Walking Frequently: 34-66% | Sitting: Occasionally: 0-33% | Driving: Car: Frequently: 34 – 66%

Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing-Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs.: Continuously: 67-100%, >15-30 lbs.: Occasionally: 0-33%, >30+lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Frequently: 34-66% | Fine Manipulating: Occasionally: 0-33%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Frequently: 34-66% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% |Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment : Computer, Printer, Telephone, Cellular Phone

Type of Driver’s License Required : Driver’s License

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Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans

• 401K Plan

• Health & Flexible Savings Account

• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans

• Educational Assistance Plan

• Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

• https://windstreambenefits.com

Windstream CIB Statement:

Connecting people in a world of infinite possibilities. Windstream cultivates a workplace culture where innovation and belonging are the cornerstones of our success. We are dedicated to empowering every member of our team to contribute their unique talents and perspectives, fostering an environment where creativity and innovation flourish. Together, we strive to build a more welcoming and connected future, both within our organization and in the broader community we serve.

Our Employee Resource Groups:

• WinVets – Veteran Employee Resource Group

• WOW – Women Employee Resource Group

• WINPRIDE – LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group

• WBPN – Black Professional Resource Group

• WARG – Ability Resource Group

• LaFamilia –Hispanic Resource Group

• AAPI - Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Group

Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and our inclusive culture. Employment at Windstream is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Windstream, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstream’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@windstream.com as soon as possible for information on Windstream’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Other details

• Job FamilyEngineering

• Job FunctionOutside Plant

• Pay TypeSalary

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