Telecommunications Specialist II

L.J. Gonzer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LJ Gonzer is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist II for a 52‑week contract in Manhattan, NY. You will review construction docs, supervise contractors, and coordinate with designers and maintenance teams to keep projects on schedule. Strong communication and Windows/Excel proficiency are essential.

The role requires a relevant degree or equivalent experience and offers field and office responsibilities with varying schedules including nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Data Telecommunications, or Computer Science; or Associate’s degree with two years related experience.
• Minimum three years supervising employees on engineering, architectural, or related projects.
• Proficiency in Windows, Word and Excel; strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents and supervise field construction activities.
• Coordinate with Contractor, Designers, User Departments and Maintenance groups.
• Develop estimates, manage scope and change orders; monitor budgets and schedules.
• Prepare daily reports and punch lists; ensure timely completion of punch items.
• Inspect work, identify deficiencies, and coordinate with contractors for resolutions.

Skills

Project management

Supervision

Coordination

Technical writing

Microsoft Word/Excel

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Data Telecommunications/CS

Associate’s degree + 2 years related experience

Job description

We're seeking a Telecommunications Specialist II to support communications and security infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in telecommunications, network communications, software engineering, or electronic security systems who enjoy coordinating technical projects and working with cross-functional teams. This is a 52-week contract opportunity based in Manhattan, NY. If you have a degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field and are looking to contribute to high-impact infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Contract Details

Contract: 52 weeks

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; nights and weekends as required

Work Hours: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (lunch hour is unpaid)

Office: 35% (Manhattan) / Field: 65% (As required)

Right-of-Way work is required

Project Description

Support of Capital Projects in the Systems Business Unit

Description of Work

• Review Construction documents.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Contractor, monitor & track job progress, coordinate field construction activities.
• Resolve Construction issues related to field conditions, inter discipline conflicts, long term maintenance issues and life cycle costs.
• Act as a facilitator between the Contractor, Designers, User Departments and Maintenance groups.
• Resolve field conditions in an expeditious manner and provide input / suggested solutions, obtain formal approval from design engineers when necessary.
• Monitor budgets, TA services usage and schedules, identify any potential shortfalls and take necessary action to prevent negative impact on critical path.
• Identify needs for General Orders and other services and make sure that they are provided to contractor on timely basis
• Initiate General Orders, operate under flagging / General Orders and be able to properly close General Orders.
• Inspect work in progress, identify and inform contractors of deficiencies or concerns in a timely manner.
• Prepare daily reports, formal punch-lists, informal / running punch-lists.
• Prepare formal punch lists and ensure completion of punch list
• Conduct joint pre-and final inspections with Contractors and company trade groups.
• Develop estimates, process and manage scope and change orders.

Other Job Requirements

• Consultants are required to take and pass a one-day New York City Transit Track Safety Training Course Required prior to participating in work on or near the wayside; must maintain this qualification for the duration of this assignment.
• Consultants are responsible for providing their safety work boots meeting the required specifications prior to work on or near wayside at no cost to the company.
• Consultants must possess a 30-hour OSHA Certificate prior to work on or near wayside and maintain certificate for the duration of service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Data Telecommunications, or Computer Science; or
• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Data Telecommunications, or Computer Science; plus, two years of related experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of three years of satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects.

Special Skills/Training Requirements

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is preferred but equivalent college education can be considered substitutable
• Preferred, but not required experience with data telecommunication network deployment or communications application, such as: CCTV, PSLAN, Laser Intrusion Detection Systems, Electronic Access Control or Video Management Systems (VMS), or Physical Security Information Systems (PSIM).
• Experience in analytic planning or operational, technical and/or administrative duties.
• Knowledge of engineering processes and practical experience.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in the English language with the ability to clearly write, communicate and organize project information, reports, process design/construction contract-related documents and interact with other NYCT departments.