Field Construction Manager

Description

Ready to support the development and maintenance of the TELUS network, leveraging your Telecom installation and maintenance skills in a fast-paced environment?

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together

BC Network Operations is seeking an experienced telecommunications professional to join our Field Construction Management (FCM) team for a multifaceted role in contractor management across inside or outside telecommunications infrastructure. This position focuses on developing processes to outsource assurance and build lines of business, enhancing business analytics for capital efficiency, and managing vendor relationships effectively. The ideal candidate possesses strong vendor management experience, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to drive innovation and success across TELUS operations.

What you’ll do:

• Oversee partner builds, evaluate installation quality, and develop Network standards while removing roadblocks
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as Project Management, Engineering and Tier 2 support teams
• Showcase strong vendor management experience, including performance evaluation and relationship-building
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, presenting complex information clearly and collaborating proactively
• Develop and implement best-in-class processes, tools, and systems, including vendor scorecards and KPI reporting
• Exhibit a bias for action, proactively leading multiple initiatives and ensuring projects stay on track
• This role will include some travel within the province (BC)

Qualifications

What you bring:

• 5+ years’ hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting Telecom equipment such as Inside Plant Wireline or Wireless telecom equipment or Outside Plant infrastructure
• Understanding of telecommunications standards for physical infrastructure installations (Wireline, Wireless)
• Excels in managing multiple projects and deliverables end-to-end with ease 
• Ability to work independently, innovate and identify solutions to complex issues
• Ability to analyze data, in order to prioritize and develop transformational programs and influence results / KPI performance
• Excels in navigating and thriving within ambiguous environments, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in problem-solving and decision-making
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Great-to-haves

• Ability to read civil, construction and electrical drawings would be an asset
• Knowledge of business intelligence software such as Google Looker Studio, Domo, or Tableau would be an asset
• Knowledge of TELUS-specific applications (SRM, SAP, Netcracker, Circuit Vision, etc.) would be an asset
• Telecom Diploma/Degree in Business Management would be an asset

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