Network Implementation Engineer - Network Investments

The Network Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for overall implementation, Deployment and Technical Delivery of Greenfield & Brownfield fiber deployments and leased IRUs into the Meta production environment. Activities will include project managing the day to day activity of network development projects in North America, managing partners/contractors to deliverables, identifying and mitigating project risks and developing and managing project budgets ensuring on-time delivery of network to the business. In this role, you will collaborate with Network Development, Network Planning, Edge Network Deployment, Legal, Finance and other internal stakeholders.

Network Implementation Engineer - Network Investments Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams to implement long-term infrastructure build plans considering construction timelines, ROW feasibility, and budget needs
• Receive new Projects to Implementation stage via Project Kickoff Document including full E2E requirements support Master Project Requirements
• Coordinate and manage build partners, engineering and construction firms and associated project budget/s
• Identification and completion of network add/move/change projects
• Support tracking and management of ROW and permit acquisition process in conjunction with a deadline driven deployment schedule of design and construction
• Mitigate risk for the project through pre-planning, planning, and partnership
• Communicate upward of project risks to both timeline and budget
• Drive Quality Assurance and Quality Control of project management system updates/reporting
• Support the sourcing and management of the supply chain for primary OSP project needs
• Service delivery of Project deliverables to Meta Cross Functional Partner teams, including all E2E elements in support of MPR(s) as applicable
• Development of Fiber Acceptance and Delivery packages in accordance with Meta Standards
• Collaborate with Sourcing & Net/Dev on new Project Opportunities, potential partner / vendor identification, buildability & High Level Project Budget
• Work closely with finance to develop business plans, budgets, and forecasts
• Partner with the General Contractor and other Vendors to build an environment of meaningful collaboration
• Collaborate with Internal Cross Functional Partners
• Support internal team and other cross-functional departments as needed
• Promote and model an outlook of continuous improvement, partnership, and teamwork in behaviors and communications
• Promote and model an outlook of openness to giving, seeking, and receiving 360-degree feedback
• Experience and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time within North America

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta.
• Negotiation skills and experience to problem solve
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, with experience using spreadsheet tools and/or programs
• Experience preparing and presenting quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis and reports
• Detail oriented with experience managing multiple cross-functional tasks and projects
• Understanding of key telecom milestones for delivery of dark fiber routes

• 2+ years of project management experience with a focus on Telecom and/or utility construction preferred
• Experience with the procurement of new route construction services and materials
• Telecom outside and/or inside plant experience
• Knowledge of capital budget management. (i.e. project forecasting, management of accruals)