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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineering & Construction Manager - **Company:** Guadalupe Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. - **Location:** New Braunfels, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Geographic Information Systems, Databases, Desktop Computing, Programming Tools, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Network Planning and Design, Oracle (Applications), Microsoft PowerPoint, Coax - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c44494f6d5d2b81f ## About the Role Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience:High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; Bachelor of Science degree preferred. Minimum of five years experience in planning, design and construction of aerial and buried, copper, coaxial and fiber optic telecommunications plant is necessary. A solid working knowledge of CAD and GIS systems is necessary. Knowledge in construction practices for aerial and buried copper, coaxial and fiber optic telecommunications plant is necessary. Language Ability: Ability to read, write and comprehend normal instructions and correspondence. Must have good oral and written communications skills Reasoning Ability: Ability to problem solve using solid judgment skills in a multi-tasking environment. Technical Skills: * Proficient in Microsoft Office 2007 (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint), Project Management/EPM, and Comsoft programming software applications. * Working knowledge of SAP BPC products required * Working knowledge of PapreWise Products required * Working knowledge of Bentley mapping products required * GPS and GIS data gathering knowledge required Professional Appearance: Employees will professionally represent GVTC by adhering to GVTC's Attire and Grooming Policy. Supervisory Responsibilities: Engineering department personnel, Construction department personnel, Provisioning, Assignments, Drafting Department, and Right-of-way Agent. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. This job requires working in a business office with computers, printers, and light traffic. . This job also requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. This job requires a valid driver's license. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, you must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. You must be able to kneel and/or squat. You must be able to lift up to 20 pounds, have close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust your focus with good hand-eye coordination The job duties listed in this job description may not be inclusive of all requirements of this position. Other duties may be assigned by your supervisor. Job Type: Full-time, * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. Yes or No. Must Answer * Will you be able to successfully complete HR onboard screening? Yes or No * Minimum (5) years experience in planning, design and construction of aerial and buried, copper, coaxial and fiber optic telecommunications plan it necessary and required. Do you meet this requirement? Yes or No. ## Description Manage operations of the Engineering department including outside plant network design, GIS/CAD production, facilities equipment assignment and provisioning as well as manage operations of the Construction department including construction, maintenance, and repair of outside plant telecommunications facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: · Manage all network design and construction activities associated with aerial, buried and underground outside plant facilities including copper, hybrid fiber coaxial, fiber optic and fiber-to-the-home networks · Manage all design and construction activities associated with day-to-day outside plant extensions, taps, maintenance requests and service orders · Manage the operations of the computer aided drafting and GIS systems including the associated Oracle geospatial database and reports · Manage the operations of plant facilities assignments and provisioning · Responsible for E911 systems and data · Manage all construction activities of GVTC personnel and contractors for GVTC · Manage the progress of all OSP capital projects including planning, design, scheduling, requisitions, bids, contracts, work order data, construction, inspections, completion dates, invoicing, project releases and all associated reports · Manage the provisioning groups responsible for provisioning and pre-provisioning service orders in all systems related FTTH, Coax and Copper services. · Manage the assignments group responsible for all GVTC engineering records. · Responsible for CAPEX and OPEX budgets and forecasts for Engineering and Construction departments. · Responsible for providing OSP information for strategic build business case analysis. Information includes time and construction costs for FTTH and/or fiber transport projects. · Manage coordination and contracts between GVTC and other utilities, agencies and contractors. · Prepare and submit GVTC regulatory information as required by the Texas PUC, the FCC, the HUBB and any other entities requiring Geospatial database information. · Responsible for all Right-of way and permitting requirements for GVTC. 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