*Primary Location: *7241 E. Williams Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
*Division: *Cox Communications Inc
*Job Level: *Individual Contributor
*Travel: *No
*Schedule: *Full-time
*Shift: *Day Job
*Requisition Number: *208097
The Construction Planner II plans, coordinates and builds new, rebuild and upgrade construction projects. Performs field engineering, creates efficient route designs and estimates costs. May allocate and activates fiber when applicable. Plans network splicing for coax and fiber optic networks. May obtain access and right-of-way agreements where applicable. Coordinates permitting and pole applications, joint-trenching, and make-ready for utility poles. Repairs and inspects Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) networks and ensures backbone is available for launch or deployment of products. Coordinates with vendors to schedule and complete build activities to proper specifications and on schedule. Upon completion of build and turnup activity, responsible to complete all tasking related to close out including but not limited to QC, invoicing, as-builts, and project reconciliation.

*Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions: *

* Performs field engineering of proposed projects and ensures alternative routing delivers the most cost effective design for construction.
* Coordinates all customer implementation activities including site walk-throughs, node placements and subcontract labor.
* Coordinates contractor work, coordinates and/or obtains permits, access, or ROW agreements where applicable, distributes design prints and other necessary working documents. Negotiates and approves design or construction changes.
* Researches and reviews plans, gathers necessary data and listing material requirements for project.
* Coordinates with public works personnel, developers, commercial customers, building owners, and utilities on joint trench projects.
* Maintains workflow databases and updates schedules. Participates in managing and estimating cost forecasts, material planning, capital and expense budgets.
* Estimates construction costs, prepares budgets, and tracks expenses.
* Participates in managing and estimating revenue forecasts, material planning, capital and expense budgets.
* Verifies serviceability, surveys proposed service routing, and estimates material, construction, and labor costs.
* Initiates customer contacts, coordinates and/or secures access or ROW agreements, completes route designs, and takes necessary steps to meet customer needs.
* May order materials or coordinate with administrative personnel; may verify and reconcile invoices.
* May plan and allocate fibers for splicing and activation.
* May inspect construction work or coordinate inspection assignments.
* Releases addresses as serviceable and notifies other departments of serviceability.
* As projects are completed, performs tasks to close tasks in database/tool, reconcile assets, and generate reports to ensure proper closure of project.
* Ability to plan and supervise all aspects of construction such as node segmentation, road widening, bridge, wide-load moves and backbone changes.
* Able to plan and manage large upgrade projects utilizing a third-party contractor or in-house personnel.
* Ability to ensure fiber splicing is completed in a timely manner while following all Cox processes and procedures
Qualifications: *Minimum*

* HS diploma, GED or relevant work experience
* 2 or more years of experience in related Telecommunication field (Construction Planning)
* Valid local state Driver s License with driving record that meets Cox standards
* Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks
* Requires strong knowledge of Window based applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization
*Preferred*

* AS/AA or Technical Certification in related discipline desired
* Experience in Outside Plant Maintenance
* 5+ years Construction Project Management
* Knowledge of the HFC Plant to include: understanding of the telecomm infrastructure, how service is provided; fiber to node; power supply and trunk knowledge

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*About Cox Communications*
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*About Cox *
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