At Cox, we’re forward-thinking innovators who put people first. Our award-winning workplace culture is centered on inclusion and kindness, and we’re looking for people to join our mission to be a force for good in the world. Come build a better future with us across automotive, communications, the environment and more.

We want to do everything we can to keep our employees safe and healthy. Therefore, where permitted by applicable law, you will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S.-based job. Reasonable accommodations for medical and religious objections will of course be considered.

Keep reading to learn more about this opportunity to join the Cox family of businesses.

Role Summary

The Manager, Construction and Planning plans, coordinates and builds new, rebuild and upgrade construction projects. Performs field engineering, creates efficient route designs and estimates costs. Allocates and activates fiber. Plans network splicing for coax and fiber optic networks. Obtains access and right-of-way agreements. Coordinates permitting and pole applications, joint-trenching, and make-ready for utility poles. Repairs and inspects Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) networks and ensures backbone is available for launch or deployment of products.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Reviews and approves all project designs and determines cost effectiveness.

Maintains workflow databases and updates schedules.

Participates in managing and estimating revenue forecasts, material planning, capital and expense budgets.

Establishes aggressive timelines for work to ensure project meets due dates.

Responsible for plant integrity by overseeing plant damage repair, aerial construction, construction upgrades, underground drops (new/rebuild) and the negotiation of contracts.

Ensures work-zone safety, work quality and customer satisfaction.

Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local commission and agency rules and regulations.

Oversees the placement and replacing of fiber, coax, and copper network drops and cables; minimizes backlogs and ensures timely installation/repairs.

Reaches out to other Cox locations/peers for sharing of best practices, lessons learned, reliability and operational efficiencies.

Hires, develops, coaches and sets performance goals and expectations for employees, conducts performance evaluations, monitors work flow, sets priorities and provides leadership to the department.

Oversees the scheduling of projects to ensure that objectives are met, maintains and protects existing plant, increases service options, expands the customer base, and increases revenues.

Maintains correct technical operation of the fiber optic network that transports analog and digital signals, HFC telephony and HSI.

Develops and negotiates contracts and obtains corporate legal advice when required. Ensures contractor adheres to project specifications and oversees their performance.

May oversee the splicing and activation work involving construction and repair of the fiber optic network.

May oversee the job functions of any and all activities within construction.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

7+ years experience in related field (Telecommunications Construction)

3+ years Telecommunications Supervisor experience

Valid local state Driver’s License with driving record that meets Cox Standards

Demonstrated experience driving employee performance metrics excellent interpersonal, teamwork, collaborative and creativity skills to work effectively with teams throughout the organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Preferred:

BS/BA in related discipline

5+ years Telecommunications Supervisor experience.

Experience with directly approving financial based projects/budgets

3 + years experience managing other leaders

3 + years experience in Telecommunications Construction

Versed in the Fiber Tech and Crewmen Dashboard and career progression

Knowledge in field safety requirements associated with vehicles, equipment, and work-space hazards

Knowledge in fiber routing, deployment and activation

Who We Are

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.  

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations:  Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services.   Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.