WORKING AT UNITED:

Building Opportunity

Working at United is more than just a job, it's being a part of something bigger. United employees make a difference in our communities by providing our neighbors with an opportunity to run a business, communicate with family and friends across the world, and access unlimited resources. United also builds opportunities for our employees to develop professionally, grow their careers, and use their skills to help others.

Seize your career opportunity and help build opportunities for others by joining United's team!

We offer...

• Family oriented culture
• Competitive wages
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K match
• Paid holidays, accrued vacation and sick days
• Opportunities for career growth through company paid training and development
• and much more!

SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, responsible for coordinating construction projects through in-house and contract labor for building, repairing and maintaining Fiber Optic (PON) and Copper plant. Ensure quality of work performed meets established technical standards and company policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include the following, but other duties may be assigned as required.

• Oversees and directs field contractors
• Manages and coordinates all projects while moving the process through the appropriate departments and stakeholders
• Perform site inspections for quality control in accordance with design specifications.
• Analyze risks and opportunities and providing solutions where applicable.
• Attend and participate in stakeholder meetings; Ensure stakeholder views are managed towards the best solution.
• Coordinate permitting and make ready process.
• Respond to customer concerns.
• Communicate with Director of OSP or Engineers regarding concerns about construction design or progress.
• Perform locates as necessary.
• Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
• Ability to communicate project status to all participants.
• Provide subcontractors with information and support, as outlined within contract specifications, to allow work to proceed as scheduled.
• Monitor project workflow using project management software, advise on improvements or corrections where needed.
• Field inspect all work to ensure work invoiced is accurate to work performed.
• Provide feedback to Engineers relative to new developments not currently in design.

JOB QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education, Experience, Training, and Licenses:

• Bachelor s degree in business or related field of study or an equivalent of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in Telecom construction preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management preferred.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver s license and acceptable driving record required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Personal Qualifications:

• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines.
• Ability to read general to complex system layouts from blueprints.
• Knowledge of NESC aerial and UG requirements as well as understanding of State and local regulations for working within their right of ways.

ABOUT UNITED COMMUNICATIONS:

United launched high quality telephone service for our rural Middle Tennessee communities in 1947 and has evolved to be an innovative internet service provider for consumers and businesses. Boasting the fastest internet speeds in the region as recognized by Broadband Now, United also delivers a personalized user experience with local customer service, ranking as one of the industry s best in customer satisfaction. United offers the latest technology in fiber optic, fixed wireless and DSL internet, and was one of the first companies in Tennessee to introduce a Fiber-to-the-Home product to residential customers. United has partnered with Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation to extend broadband to more residents and businesses in under-connected areas.

UNITED COMMUNICATION'S MISSION:

We enrich our communities and the lives of our neighbors through reliable connections and passionate service.

UNITED COMMUNICATION'S VALUES:

• Safety – we assure the safety of everything we do.
• Service – we are responsive, informed, and easy to do business with.
• United – we communicate and collaborate.
• Integrity – we keep our promises, and do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Driven – we serve to win customers.