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OSP Planning Assistant - Telecommunications
Location
United States
Posted
80 days ago
Salary
$30 - $33 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
OSP Planning Assistant - Telecommunications
Pearce Services
At PEARCE, we've got a career for you! Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com. Job Summary The OSP Planning Assistant is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing multiple telecommunications projects, with a focus on Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) initiatives. This role requires strong project management and analytical skills, including extensive use of spreadsheets to organize, sort, and analyze raw data to determine project priorities, resource allocation, network usage, and performance metrics. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of telecommunications, engineering concepts, and applies data-driven insights to manage complex, cross-functional FTTH deployments. Key Responsibilities Project & Program Management - Plan, manage, and deliver multiple telecommunications projects, including FTTH network deployments - Support project goals, milestones, timelines, and success metrics aligned with engineering and business initiatives - Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, network operations, vendors, and external partners - Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality while ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements - Identify risks, dependencies, and issues related to engineering design, permitting, construction, and network activation Data Analysis & Prioritization - Utilize spreadsheets (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets) to collect, clean, and analyze raw engineering, construction, and usage data - Sort, filter, and manipulate large datasets to identify priority FTTH projects based on demand, usage forecasts, readiness, cost, and resource availability - Develop scoring or ranking models to evaluate and prioritize build areas, network expansions, and upgrade initiatives - Analyze network usage information, take rates, and performance data to support data-driven recommendations Reporting & Documentation - Create and maintain project trackers, dashboards, and reports covering deployment status, usage of metrics, and engineering progress - Translate complex technical and data-driven insights into clear summaries for leadership and non-technical stakeholders - Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, engineering milestones, and decision logs Process Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, data collection, and reporting processes for FTTH programs - Standardize tracking tools, templates, and workflows across engineering and project teams - Support continuous improvement initiatives using insights derived from network and project performance data Communication - Serve as a primary point of contact for project updates, prioritization discussions, and issue resolution - Facilitate technical and project review meetings with engineering, operations, and leadership teams - Present recommendations and trade-offs supported by engineering data and usage analysis Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Telecommunications, Business, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience) - Proven experience as a Project Manager in a telecommunications, engineering, or infrastructure environment - Must have working knowledge of telecommunications principles and network infrastructure - Familiarity with FTTH technology, including fiber network design, construction phases, and activation processes - Strong proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets), including formulas, pivot tables, data sorting, and analysis - Experience working with raw data to determine priorities, usage patterns, and performance insights Preferred Qualifications - Experience managing FTTH, fiber, or broadband infrastructure programs - Understanding of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) concepts - Familiarity with permitting, construction coordination, and vendor management - PMP, PgMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification - Experience with project and portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana) - Familiar with Fireworks and Bidmaster systems Key Skills & Competencies - Telecommunications and engineering acumen - Data-driven decision-making and prioritization - Spreadsheet-based analysis and reporting - Cross-functional coordination between engineering, construction, and operations - Clear technical and non-technical communication - Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Work Environment - Remote engineer – Must work Mountain Standard Time (MST) hours - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights - Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and a continuous improvement mindset - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location. In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses. This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process. Base Pay Range $30—$33 USD What We Offer Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment. We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!
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