Kinetic Construction Inspector I/II

About the Role:

The OSP (Outside Plant) Construction Inspector I/II is responsible for overseeing and inspecting the construction and maintenance of outside plant telecommunications infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with contractors, engineers, and various local and state officials to ensure projects are completed accurately, safely, and within regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of OSP telecommunications construction, a strong understanding of OSP engineering prints, and a passion for helping others

This is a safety sensitive position.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with contractors and engineers to review and correct work prints
• Conduct pre-construction site walks with contractors to assess the constructability of projects
• Identify potential issues and provide recommendations to ensure smooth project execution
• Ensure all projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations per the permit approval documents
• Oversee OSP construction projects upon delivery from OSP Engineering and Permitting to completion
• Monitor project progress and address any issues that arise during construction
• Review permits received. Check work prints and wording of permits for requirements of others as to the impact on the project
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on project status, including any delays or issues encountered
• Maintain detailed records of all changes and ensure timely updates to project documentation
• This position will require travel to various construction sites- 50-80% travel.

Do You Have?

• College degree in Engineering or a related field and 0-2 years professional level experience; or 4+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to easily discern colors on the color work prints
• High School Degree or GED equivalent
• Strong understanding of OSP engineering prints and the ability to interpret and correct them
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a desire to help and guide others
• Ability to conduct detailed site walks and identify potential construction challenges
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Even Better:

• Experience in engaging with counties, townships, EMCs (Electric Membership Corporations), DOT, and tribal authorities to navigate regulatory requirements once the permits have been obtained by OSP Engineering and the Permit Team.
• Extensive experience in OSP telecommunications construction.
• Experience working with local and state officials, including obtaining permits and ensuring regulatory compliance would be a plus
• Four years or more of any of the following: Communications construction, Field Operations, or OSP Engineering. Experience working with contractors would be a plus.

Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100%

Driving: Car: Frequently: 34-66% | Climbing: Occasionally: 0-33% |Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing - Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasionally: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33%

Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >15-30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | >30 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33%

Repetitive Hand Action: >Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | >Fine Manipulating: Frequently: 34-66% |Operate Foot Control: Frequently: 34-66%

Audio Visual Needs- Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100%| Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% |Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%| Depth Perception: Occasionally: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: Continuously: 67-100%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Computer, Printer, Fax, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier, Vehicle

Exposures to: Cold: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heat: Occasionally: 0-33% | Dampness: Occasionally: 0-33% | Heights: Occasionally: 0-33% | Vibration: Occasionally: 0-33% | Skin Irritants: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lung Irritants: Dust: Occasionally: 0-33% | Fumes/Gases: Occasionally: 0-33%

Types of Driver's License Required: Driver's License

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti's network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@uniti.com as soon as possible for information on Uniti's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to criminal background check, drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate's written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. A prior criminal record will NOT automatically disqualify a candidate but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis considering a number of factors, including but not limited to the nature and specific duties of the position. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.