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Company

Original Job Post

Cogent Communications · 6 days ago

Project Engineering Manager

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Provide hands-on technical expertise for maintaining, troubleshooting, and turning-up fiber optic networks

Turn-up and test new customer circuits

Drive the implementation of metro network augmentation and expansion

Work with vendors to build out risers within 'Class A' office buildings

Provide coordination between field managers and HQ on construction projects

Work with Network Engineering to provide field perspective and expertise to network deployments

Select, manage, and train vendors on network support and construction related activities

Maintain proficiency in current and evolving technological developments in power systems, telecommunications infrastructure, fiber, CWDM, and DWDM technologies

Qualification

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Network ArchitecturesTelecom InfrastructureOptical Test EquipmentPower MetersOTDRsOSAsTelecommunications ExperienceFiber Transmission EquipmentField ExperienceVendor ManagementTelco OperationsAssociate’s DegreeProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsHigh-energyWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProject ManagementLogistical PlanningAnalytical AbilitySound JudgmentBudgetingProject Manager

Required

Working knowledge of network architectures and telecom infrastructure

Proficiency in the use of optical test equipment, including power meters, OTDRs and OSAs, and interpretation of test results

Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

High-energy individual with interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate peers, and drive projects to completion

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

Successful project management experience

4-15 years of telecommunications experience with fiber transmission equipment including 3+ years field experience

Experience managing vendors and carriers

Familiarity with Telco operations

Logistical planning with a high level of sound technical skills, analytical ability, and sound judgment

Associate’s degree in a technical field, and/or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education that may substitute for the degree

Preferred

Budgeting

Project Manager

Travel 50%

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) plan with employer match

Stock Options

Employee Assistance Program

Company

Cogent Communications

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Cogent is one of the world's largest Internet Service Providers, delivering high quality Internet, Ethernet and Colocation services to more than 138,025 Enterprise and NetCentric customer connections.

Founded in 1999

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1,001-5,000 employees