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Company Overview:
Charter Communications is America’s fastest growing TV, internet and voice company. We’re committed to integrating the highest quality service with superior entertainment and communications products. Charter is at the intersection of technology and entertainment, facilitating essential communications that connect 24 million residential and business customers in 41 states. Our commitment to serving customers and exceeding their expectations is the bedrock of Charter’s business strategy and it’s the philosophy that guides our 90,000 employees.
Job Summary:
Responsible for the development and institution of Charter construction standards. Strategic planning and capital oversight of all lines of business related to the HFC plant and construction. Oversee the national construction database to track projects and provide reporting. Negotiate, maintain, and develop contract agreements for all construction contractor resources, including Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work. Standardize construction practices for each element of construction. Provide direction and leadership to region in the implementation and operation of all activities associated with plant damage recovery and plant asset protection. Provide reliability engineering support and direction for new or existing technologies and current operational initiatives.A key responsibility of this position will also be to work with Advanced Engineering, HFC Architecture and Design, Reliability and Safety groups to ensure construction standards support company initiatives.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as primary subject matter expert and point-of-contact for recommended construction practices, including aerial and underground construction, fiber and coaxial cabling, splicing and termination, network powering, pole attachments and engineering, public and private access agreements and permitting.
Develop, recommend, and oversee methods and procedures for all construction practices to support aerial and underground construction for residential, commercial, and MDU construction.
Responsible for implementing and overseeing all aspects of capital recovery for plant damage, underground locating, and forced relocation projects, and establishing processes and procedures for damage avoidance.
Provide reliability engineering support and direction for new or existing technologies and current operational initiatives.
Review and evaluate all contractors within or across regions and work with Procurement/Legal departments for national pricing and develop a pool of national contractors.
Oversign of compliance with all FCC and FAA requirements and ensure completion of all required filings with the government agencies.
Review selections on bids for complex contracted projects, and provide recommendations as necessary for MSA /SLA and maintenance fees; negotiate with suppliers to ensure Charter is positioned correctly.
Provide all levels of HFC construction direction to the Regional Field Operations and Engineering teams. Develop and work with the regions and MAs to document and ensure construction standards are met.
Monitor Supply Chain in the selection/elimination and evaluation of construction elements that support Charter’s construction standards.
Work with corporate design team to provide constructive input to optimize mapping and design standards to effectively and efficiently support Construction.
Work with plant equipment repair vendors to establish equipment repair and testing guidelines to ensure repaired equipment meets reliability and performance requirements.
Establish and direct consistent quality control programs.
Participate in budget and forecasting planning and manage departmental expenses.
Identify construction opportunities, inspire change and initiate ideas.
Perform other duties as requested.
Required Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge:
Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, and suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner
Advanced knowledge of HFC and next generation HFC architectures
Advanced knowledge of construction practices
Advanced knowledge of HFC design and mapping systems
Advanced knowledge of GIS technology for advanced logistical planning and operations
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
Ability to supervise and motivate others
Ability to use personal computer and software applications
Advanced knowledge of company products and services
Ability to effectively manage large and complex projects
Organizational agility
Strategic agility
Ability to align systems, programs, and people with the company strategy and culture
Ability to serve as a visionary and think strategically
Ability to lead large change initiatives
Ability to foster teamwork and build a strong culture of collaboration
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field OR equivalent work experience
Master’s degree preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
SCTE/BCTE certification or equivalent
Industry and vendor specific certifications and training
Related Work Experience Number of Years
Construction/engineering experience in cable or telecommunications 12+
Project management experience 10-12
Management/leadership experience 10
Working Conditions:
Office environment
Exposure to moderate noise levels
30% travel required
EOE Race/Sex/Vet/Disability
Charter is an equal opportunity employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO Is the Law poster: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Charter is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different.