Manager-OSP Engineering

/Windstream is considered an essential business and we are HIRING NOW. As our company responds to COVID-19, the safety and wellbeing of our employees, customers, partners and communities is our top priority!/*About the Role:*The Manager of Outside Plant Engineering manages vital team members who represent our leading telecommunications brand that connects homeowners, small business, enterprise and carrier partners across the United States. The Manager and their team care about technology and connecting customers to products they value. The Manager and their team will create meaningful connections with customers that create long-term relationships.*What Youll Do:* * Provide direction to employees concerning outside plant installation and/or maintenance activities. * Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of factors. * Exercises sound judgement in selecting engineering techniques for obtaining solutions. * Responsible for planning, analysis, recommendations, work guidance or deviations in support of new construction of outside plant network structures and facilities. Including fiber to the premise (FTTP) and any new technology requirements. * Construction activities may be related to new facilities or modification of existing facilities. * Oversees the wireline engineering and construction projects to ensure projects are complete and within budget. * Primary contact for problem resolution. * Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidelines. * Will report to the Staff Manager*Do You Have?* * Ability to apply broad knowledge of a variety of vendor equipment. * Ability to apply broad knowledge of outside plant and outside plant electronics disciplines. * Ability to lead a group of individual contributors in order to accomplish the goals of the department. * Candid and authentic communication style * Ability to effectively lead and provide managerial insight and direction to a technically oriented workforce dealing with multiple projects driven by diverse customer needs * College Degree and 5-7 years of experience with 2 years supervisory experience.*Even Better:* * Ability to coordinate multiple diverse projects while maintaining budgetary emphasis. * Familiarity with PC and software to include CAD and Microsoft *Our Benefits:* * Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans * Identify Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance * 401K Plan * Health & Flexible Savings Account * Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans * Educational Assistance Plan*About US:*Windstream Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of advance network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.**Primary Location:** **US-Kentucky-Lexington***Job Category:** **Engineering****Requisition ID:** *21001136*Employment at Windstream is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer including minority/female/disability/veteran; Without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. Windstream is a drug-free workplace.