Project Resident
Palmetto Engineering & Consulting (PEC)
Join Our Team at PEC!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with an innovative, employee-owned company? At PEC, we're seeking an OSP II Project Resident to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to lead on-site telecom engineering work and contribute to a dynamic company that values professional development, teamwork, and personal achievement.
What You'll Do:
- Oversee project-specific on-site activities for mapping, staking, and construction inspection of outside plant facilities — with a focus on quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Provide technical oversight to on-site staff, monitor work for conformance with company standards and design, and review staff time reports for accuracy.
- Orient and train new and existing employees.
- Edit and update construction prints and prepare “as-built” records to reflect field changes.
- Serve as the primary liaison between PEC and the client, communicating regularly to ensure expectations and delivery timelines are met.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager on work scheduling and project coordination.
- Secure right-of-way and complete permit applications as needed.
- Negotiate with construction contract personnel and keep the Project Manager, clients, and staff informed of changes or issues.
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints, monitor safety practices on-site, and ensure company equipment and property are properly maintained.
- Backfill for OSP technicians when required.
What You Bring to the Table:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of solid OSP telecommunications experience, including project staking, inspecting, and application of RUS construction practices and procedures.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Ability to perform all duties of an OSP Technician.
- Experience with mapping, boundary, topographic, and as-built surveys, plus construction and ROW staking using digital applications.
- Knowledge of telecom construction practices and techniques related to utility work.
- Proficiency operating GPS equipment and strong computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with supervisors, clients, the public, and staff.
- Sharp attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a knack for analyzing needs and recommending solutions.
- Travel required: weekly travel to job sites as needed.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a substance abuse screening test.
Work Schedule:
- Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, with 8- or 10-hour shifts and occasional variations based on project needs.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience, education, and credentials.
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — PEC gifts company stock to employees at no cost to you, building additional retirement value as the company grows.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match (25% match on the first 6% of contributions).
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing from day one.
- 8 paid holidays per year.
- Career growth in an employee-owned company that values professional development.
- A team-oriented culture where your contributions truly make a difference!
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods on even and uneven ground, drive for extended and sporadic periods throughout an 8- or 10-hour workday, work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather, stoop and bend frequently, and manage occasional light-to-medium lifting.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply today and become part of a company that values your expertise and career growth!
PEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer