Telecommunications Lead

Jacobs; Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Telecommunications Lead to enhance technical advisory services in Ontario. This pivotal role involves leading projects that implement high-speed internet, particularly in underserved areas. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage project deliverables, and provide strategic advice throughout the project lifecycle. This position offers flexibility with remote work options and the chance to shape the future of infrastructure in Ontario. Join a dynamic team committed to making a significant impact on communities and enhancing connectivity across the region.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Spending Account

RRSP Plan

Company Stock Purchase Discount

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in design, procurement, and construction oversight.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario.
• Experience with complex multi-phase capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of technical and commercial documentation for projects.
• Advise clients on major capital project implementation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders on project issues.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Technical Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Business Administration

Tools

Project Management Software

Presentation Tools

Job description

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

We are looking for a highly motivated and personable individual to help lead and expand our technical advisory services in Ontario. As a Telecommunications Lead within Technical Advisory Services, you will be responsible for leading, undertaking and/or coordinating the delivery of advisory services from design/construction through to commissioning. You will liaise with our local and global technical, engineering and design resources.

The current opening is for a leading role on the Technical Assistance Team, supporting the implementation of high-speed internet across Ontario with an emphasis on connecting unserved and underserved rural communities.

The role will be based out of our Toronto office, with the potential for flexible work from home, and some presence in our client’s office in downtown Toronto. As Jacob’s Technical Advisory Services department continues to grow, future opportunities on linear infrastructure projects such as highways and rail may become available.

In this role you will:

• Assist the Project Manager by leading the analysis of technical and/or commercial documentation to support project implementation, permitting, and the timely resolution of disputes as required. Manage and coordinate a team to complete project deliverables.

• Advise the client on technical and/or commercial matters throughout procurement and implementation of major capital projects up to multi-million to billion dollars in value.

• Lead, coordinate, or consult directly with applicable stakeholders on project issues, such as internet service providers, contractors, local distribution companies, municipalities, and the client.

• Identify risks and issues, provide strategic advice in project implementation.

• Lead and coordinate activities and deliverables in the design and construction phase, leading to project completion.

• Monitor project design execution and progress, staff resource, schedule, scope, and budget.

• Provide consistency and efficiencies in project delivery including scope, schedule, budget and other specified requirements stated in the contract.

• Serve as a leader and mentor to junior staff by providing direction and answering questions and concerns.

• Lead and coordinate the development of procurement documents, including technical requirements or specifications.

• Develop relationships and help to identify new and upcoming opportunities.

• Work with the sales team in client strategy, production and pricing of proposals.

• Work across multiple asset classes, including but not limited to broadband, energy, transportation, or social infrastructure etc.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or business administration with substantial related career experience.

• 10+ years of experience in design, procurement, and/or construction oversight of major capital projects in Ontario.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience preparing presentations, briefing material, memos, and technical reports.

• Experience with working with stakeholders and clients including but not limited to internet service providers, utilities, municipalities, Provincial/Municipal/Federal government departments/ministries or crown corporations.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario

• Experience with Preliminary/Reference Concept Design and/or Detail Design assignments.

• Experience developing and monitoring delivery budgets on complex multi-phase capital projects.

• Experience with design build, public-private-partnerships, or other alternative delivery or collaborative delivery models.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a RRSP plan, a Wellness spending account and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.

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