Field Coordinator

Published 03 June 2024

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

The Company 

Plenary is a leading specialized developer of long-term Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects.  Since its inception in 2005, we have built a portfolio of 59 projects and more than $23 billion in North American assets under management. We are determined in our approach to deliver first-class infrastructure, build the right delivery solutions for the projects we work on and inspire people with our vision for transformational spaces. 

Why Work for Plenary Americas? 

Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, ranked as a Best Place to Work in Canada and certified as a Great Place to Work in both the US and Canada, we pride ourselves on our winning workplace culture. Our focus is on empowering our employees, driving results, building strong camaraderie, and celebrating our wins as a team. Together, we bring infrastructure to life. 

The Role

The OSP Field Coordinator will play an important role in gathering field data to ensure that proposed designs are accurate based on field verification, and oversee field construction and operations of our OSP Fiber Network builds.

Plenary Broadband Infrastructure (PBI) is a joint venture of Plenary Americas, and Tilson Infrastructure. Today, it has major, long term, operate, maintain, and commercialization contracts for fiber systems on the interstate highways with:

• Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority (PTC)
• North Carolina DOT (NCDOT)

PBI is a carrier’s carrier, with a long/medium haul business model to sell fiber capacity to hyperscale data center operators, wholesale telecom network operators, and others.

PBI operates, maintains, and commercializes a network on the PTC right of way that includes underground fiber, huts for equipment colocation, lateral fiber cables on and off the right of way, dense wave division multiplexing (DWDM) equipment, and colocations in data centers.

PBI is hiring an OSP Field Coordinator to support field operations, pre-sales engineering, and operations. This is a critical role supporting a small, multi-disciplined PBI team. This is a remote role located in Pennsylvania, that requires frequent visits to locations within Pennsylvania to collect field data and supervise network deployment and operations.

Responsibilities  

• Complete all necessary field work/data collection as required to ensure compliance with all permitting agencies, authorities having governance, or structure owners.
• Maintain accurate records of all operations, including work orders, project plans, and compliance reports, and update PBI’s Fiber Management System, and various company and authority systems.
• Collect pole data, including safely measuring attachments using photogrammetry and common field data collection and pole attachment measurement software (OCALC, katapult, etc.).
• Review proposed designs and ensure it would be feasible based on the field surveys.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate projects to ensure timely and within-budget completion.
• Ability to identify safety issues, third party roadblocks, and permitting situations in the field.
• Effective verbal and written communication to ensure responsibilities are relayed accurately. Liaise with local government agencies, contractors, and clients to ensure smooth project execution and resolve any issues that arise.
• Identify and communicate potential risks associated with a design that could impact the build. Highlight possible delays and apply innovative solutions to optimize the overall project schedule.
• Responsible for construction quality, inspection, and true up of quantities to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. Represents the company on site walks or closeout activities with customers and permitting authorities.
• Maintain a safe environment and ensure all safety standards are met. Take a leadership role in establishing safety culture.
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in outside plant management, with a focus on ITS or related technologies.
• Post secondary education in a technical discipline (civil, mechanical etc.) is preferred.
• Industry certifications such as PMP, ITS, OSHA30 certification, or similar are a plus.
• Safety conscious attitude with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills, software, and technologies. Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements (those related to ITS a bonus).
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Proficiency in MS Office Products, and Google Earth, and ability to quickly self-orient, learn and utilize new software platforms.
• Comfortable working outside in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to carry 35lbs and ascend/descend a ladder.
• Valid driver’s license and willing to travel.
• Travel Expectations: Up to 50% travel within Pennsylvania required.

This position will work full time in Plenary Broadband Infrastructure. Employment may be through any of PBI’s investor owners, including Plenary Americas, Tilson, or Star Infrastructure Partners, to be determined before hire.

What We Offer

• $70,000.00 – $110,000.00 competitive salary with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, and 401k/RRSP plan with employer contribution.
• Four weeks’ vacation plus public holidays and other discretionary leave.
• Long-term development opportunities and ability to be part of an exciting and growing industry.

Note: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are committed to continuous improvement, and a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Plenary Americas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs only. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.