Why Sonic?

Since 1994, Sonic has been committed to building a faster, more affordable internet, and to hiring the nicest people around. We are looking for exceptional employees who want to challenge the industry for the better by putting members first and offering accessible connectivity for everyone.

Foster your personal growth, develop your career, and make a difference in an industry where honest business practice has become optional. Every career opening at Sonic is an opportunity to join a dedicated team where each department works closely together with one another.

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Position Summary:

Sonic’s Engineering Project Manager makes sure all internal / external engineer questions are answered and that engineering is being delivered on time.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

The Engineering Project Manager is a full-time (40 hours per week), exempt position.

Location:

Position can be done fully remote. Seeking candidates within SF Bay Area, Southern California, Dallas TX areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

OSP Project Engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Being a Brand Ambassador with authorizing Utilities to ensure engineering is up to current standards.
• Ongoing training of OSP Project Engineers, Application Processors, internal / external Engineering staff.
• Able to analyze applications to see where errors occur to apply for permits in a timely manner.
• Answer field engineering questions as needed to prevent a construction stoppage.
• Prepares engineering design by collecting and studying reports, maps, and drawings.
• Confirms adherence to construction specifications and safety standards by monitoring project progress, verifying calculations and placements.
• Fulfills project requirements by training and guiding operators.
• Maintains operations by enforcing project and operational policies and procedures.
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Monitoring JIRA for accuracies, training team to be accurate & pulling monthly tracking reports for pole delivered vs pole expected.
• Communicate with Construction Project Managers & fellow Engineering Project Managers to make sure projects are prioritized in the correct order.
• Applications submitted to permitting agencies in a timely manner that will prevent permits from expiring before construction.
• Communicating Sonic needs & expectations with outside engineering partners in a professional manner.
• Holding OSP Project Engineers accountable when they fall behind. Being able to jump in and assist until back on track, then evaluate the situation to put plans in place to prevent in the future.
• Work with internal Pole Engineering team to get as much network engineered as possible.
• Periodically monitor applications received to make sure the engineer is delivering the best quality product.
• Perform bi-weekly reviews off your own OSP Project Engineers reviews to engineering companies to make sure that they are requesting correct information.
• Communicating with the engineers of record when repetitive issues are taking place to prevent in future applications.
• Perform annual employee reviews.
• Work with GIS & external Engineering Company to validate & verify fiber connectivity paths.
• Ability to engineer utility poles as necessary to complete permit packages

Experience Requirements:

• General Order 95 and/or NESC (National Electrical Safety Code)
• EXCEL
• Spida Loading program (preferred)
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• O’Calc Pro (required)
• Utility Pole Design Experience
• Management Experience a plus
• Problem Solving

Compensation Range: $70-$76k annually, these rates are based off of CA market. Out of state hires will differ.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Responsibility - Acts independently in the field within reason; knows when to consult for assistance.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Outside Plant Construction crew is exposed to varying climates and elements, determined by Mother Nature.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and stand; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; key/type. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to drive a vehicle

Equal Opportunity:

Sonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.