Job Description

OSP Construction Planner
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $26.87-$40.31/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!

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 $26.87-$40.31/hr. depending on experience

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:

• Construct, build, repair, and inspect Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) networks to provide voice, video, and data to residential and commercial customers.

• Perform field engineering of proposed projects and ensure alternative routing delivers the most cost‑effective design for construction.

• Coordinates with other utilities for permits, joint trench, pole applications, and service issues.

• Coordinate all customer implementation activities including site walk‑throughs, node placements, and subcontract labor.

• Coordinate contractor work, obtain permits/access/ROW agreements, distribute design prints and other working documents, and negotiate/approve design or construction changes.

• Research and review plans, gather necessary data, and list material requirements for the project.

• Coordinate with public works personnel, developers, commercial customers, building owners, and utilities on joint trench projects.

• Maintain workflow databases and update schedules.

• Participate in managing and estimating cost forecasts, material planning, and capital/expense budgets. and estimate construction costs, prepare budgets, and track expenses.

• Verify serviceability, survey proposed service routing, and estimate material, construction, and labor costs.

• Initiate customer contacts, secure access or ROW agreements, complete route designs, and take necessary steps to meet customer needs.

• Order materials or coordinate with administrative personnel; verify and reconcile invoices.

• Plan and allocate fibers for splicing and activation.

• Inspect construction work or coordinate inspection assignments.

• Release addresses as serviceable and notify other departments of serviceability.

• Close projects by updating tasks in databases/tools, reconciling assets, and generating closure reports.

Skills & Requirements:

• Must hold a HS diploma, GED, or relevant work experience

• 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, Adobe Acrobat, GO-95 and GO-128
• 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.
• CLEAN driving record required

Location: San Diego, CA