At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management,our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality....designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Brightspeed has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering and Construction Manager to join our growing team. As the Manager you will report into our Director of Centralized Engineering and Construction Support and oversee a team responsible for Enterprise & Wholesale accounts across the 20 state Brightspeed footprint. This position will require navigation through internal and external partners, driving implementation of activities for complex projects. This role requires strong business acumen, the abilities to define and implement groundbreaking ideas, to work within a fast-moving environment to rapidly deliver support and services that have a broad business impact, and desire to have an industry wide impact.

As Manager, Engineering & Construction you will have the following responsibilities:

• Supporting a diverse workforce that drives centralized construction and network related functions
• Leading various Engineering and Construction centralized functions - i.e., enterprise provision facility extensions, network rearrangements, first office applications, large scale deployments, etc.
• Initiatingprocess improvement and developingoperational and network improvement techniques
• Providingtechnical system support for Engineering and Construction applications
• Providingcritical data to drive ongoing operational and financial performance improvement. Utilizingdata and analytics to understand the return on investment, capital optimization, and supporting service metric root cause analysis
• Drivingthe company culture and creatingstrategies to achieve business goals such as increasing revenues, optimizing expenses, and developing a skilled, motivated, satisfied, and diverse workforce
• Leadingby example in creating an environment that encourages open communication, sharing ideas and best practices, building strong cross-functional relationships

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical work experience
• 5+ years Telecommunication experience
• Prior industry experience in engineering, network deployments and leading teams
• Experience with IT systems requirements & development, agile processes, end to end testing
• Knowledge of engineering and construction-based systems such as IQGeo, Sitetracker, Bidmaster, etc.
• Program/Project Management experience
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to successfully interact with cross functional teams
• Process improvement and customer-centric mindset
• Ability to motivate others and work under pressure
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to articulate via written and through communication

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Master's Degree in Engineering or Telecommunications
• Telecom/Cable/Internet Service Provider industry experience

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC.We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness throughphysical, emotional and financial health.Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Diversity, equity and inclusionare at the center of our grounding belief inBeing Real.

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us befierce advocatesfor moreaccessible,inclusiveand high-quality internet, because webelieve doing so promotesequityin the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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