IQ Fiber
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A Smarter Career Choice Because the internet is now the heartbeat of our homes and an essential tool for business, it should run without interruption or stress. IQ Fiber was created to offer 100% fiber‑optic high‑speed internet, transparent pricing, and attentive customer service to deliver a Smarter internet experience. As part of our rapidly growing team, your contributions will directly impact our success. Your work matters here.
Position Summary The primary function of this position is to assist in developing plans for the implementation of new plant design, engineering, and construction of a FTTP network. The role is responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of the fiber infrastructure, building relationships with local municipalities, and overseeing the quality of work delivered by IQ Fiber contract partners. The objective is to maximize ROI, meet customer expectations, and control expenses. A strong understanding of Network Engineering, Fiber Optic design, permitting, construction, testing, and splicing is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage field survey of existing or proposed outside plant construction and installations including aerial and underground network facilities and associated infrastructure.
Assign, work for planned FTTP (Fiber to the premise) construction projects.
Costing of FTTP for new MDU, Commercial and ROE properties.
Manage and coordinate outside plant construction using both in‑house and contract resources.
Manage installation of fiber architecture in multi‑tenant buildings.
Responsible for managing an OSP team of Supervisors, Fiber technicians, Engineers, Locators and Construction Technicians.
Personnel administration and development of outside plant engineering staff—hiring, mentoring, evaluating, and disciplinary action as necessary.
Possess extensive knowledge of splicing techniques, troubleshooting techniques, network architecture, documentation necessities and end‑to‑end process.
Train personnel and develop competencies and expertise in others on splicing, troubleshooting, network architecture.
Support troubleshooting of systems as necessary and lead in the restoration of all plant repairs.
Manage system performance while responding to customer inquiries as necessary.
Enforce methods, procedures and practices related to the Company’s Outside Plant Splicing, Construction and Fiber Optic documentation policies.
Respond to the needs of a 24/7/365 operation; work after hours and weekends. Remain in service during outages until resolved.
Possess exceptional leadership skills and a hands‑on visible approach to staff management and interaction.
Other duties as assigned including non‑technical and administrative/project management duties.
Manage all outside construction contractors, invoicing, quality of work and documentation.
Ensure system compliance with NCTA, FCC regulations and IQ Fiber’s minimum operating specifications.
Ensure constant compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering, or a related technical field, preferred.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in a fiber construction environment.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Advanced knowledge in network engineering and underground/aerial construction techniques.
Proficient knowledge of optical networks.
Must be able to work after hours and weekends; remain in service during outages until resolved.
Must be able to work emergency schedules during natural disasters and network outages.
Must pass standard background check and consumer report.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record.
Must pass pre‑employment and compulsory drug screening.
Must have clear vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus with good hand‑eye coordination.
Computer skills sufficient to process trouble tickets.
Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
IQ Fiber is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales, General Business, and Education
Industries: Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing
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A Smarter Career Choice Because the internet is now the heartbeat of our homes and an essential tool for business, it should run without interruption or stress. IQ Fiber was created to offer 100% fiber‑optic high‑speed internet, transparent pricing, and attentive customer service to deliver a Smarter internet experience. As part of our rapidly growing team, your contributions will directly impact our success. Your work matters here.
Position Summary The primary function of this position is to assist in developing plans for the implementation of new plant design, engineering, and construction of a FTTP network. The role is responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of the fiber infrastructure, building relationships with local municipalities, and overseeing the quality of work delivered by IQ Fiber contract partners. The objective is to maximize ROI, meet customer expectations, and control expenses. A strong understanding of Network Engineering, Fiber Optic design, permitting, construction, testing, and splicing is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage field survey of existing or proposed outside plant construction and installations including aerial and underground network facilities and associated infrastructure.
Assign, work for planned FTTP (Fiber to the premise) construction projects.
Costing of FTTP for new MDU, Commercial and ROE properties.
Manage and coordinate outside plant construction using both in‑house and contract resources.
Manage installation of fiber architecture in multi‑tenant buildings.
Responsible for managing an OSP team of Supervisors, Fiber technicians, Engineers, Locators and Construction Technicians.
Personnel administration and development of outside plant engineering staff—hiring, mentoring, evaluating, and disciplinary action as necessary.
Possess extensive knowledge of splicing techniques, troubleshooting techniques, network architecture, documentation necessities and end‑to‑end process.
Train personnel and develop competencies and expertise in others on splicing, troubleshooting, network architecture.
Support troubleshooting of systems as necessary and lead in the restoration of all plant repairs.
Manage system performance while responding to customer inquiries as necessary.
Enforce methods, procedures and practices related to the Company’s Outside Plant Splicing, Construction and Fiber Optic documentation policies.
Respond to the needs of a 24/7/365 operation; work after hours and weekends. Remain in service during outages until resolved.
Possess exceptional leadership skills and a hands‑on visible approach to staff management and interaction.
Other duties as assigned including non‑technical and administrative/project management duties.
Manage all outside construction contractors, invoicing, quality of work and documentation.
Ensure system compliance with NCTA, FCC regulations and IQ Fiber’s minimum operating specifications.
Ensure constant compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s or associate degree in engineering, or a related technical field, preferred.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in a fiber construction environment.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Advanced knowledge in network engineering and underground/aerial construction techniques.
Proficient knowledge of optical networks.
Must be able to work after hours and weekends; remain in service during outages until resolved.
Must be able to work emergency schedules during natural disasters and network outages.
Must pass standard background check and consumer report.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record.
Must pass pre‑employment and compulsory drug screening.
Must have clear vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus with good hand‑eye coordination.
Computer skills sufficient to process trouble tickets.
Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
IQ Fiber is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales, General Business, and Education
Industries: Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing
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