Sr Terminal Engineering Mgr (1127)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed, and maintained to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

The Senior Manager – Terminal Installation is responsible for planning, engineering, and installation of multiple terminal installation projects in support of SubCom’s undersea cable system implementations.  Reporting to the Director – Marine and Terrestrial Installation, this position is an integral part of SubCom’ s Marine Services department.

This position manages a team in the planning, engineering, and implementation of the SubCom’s terminal and ancillary telecommunications equipment, cable station fit out, -48V Plant and modular cable stations.

Responsibilities 

• Manage the terminal equipment installation project life cycle, from project kick-off and understanding the deliverables and requirements of the Supply Contract, to planning and performing site surveys; developing and documenting drawings, cabling assignments,-48V power assignments, specifications, bill of materials and purchase orders; subcontractor management, resource management, material staging and supporting shipping logistics; budget development and tracking;  as-built documentation and project close out.
• Effectively interface with SubCom Project Management, Supplier Management, Finance, R&D, Marine Services; External subcontractors and contractors; and most importantly SubCom’s external Customers.   
• Responsible and accountable for project/expense budgets, compliance to schedules, meeting technical requirements and adherence to safety and quality standards. 
• Functions independently with minimal guidance in performing complex technical work including managing subcontractors and contractors.
• This position has direct reports.  Position is responsible for team assignments, coaching, development, and evaluation.
• Subcontractor identification, evaluation, selection, negotiations, and oversight through the project life cycle.
• Adherence to SubCom’s safety standards and procedures.
• Support bids and proposals. 

• BS degree in Engineering and/or minimum of five (5) years relevant experience.
• Other degrees or telecommunications, outside plant, construction planning, engineering and installation experience would also be considered.
• Working knowledge of engineering applications, subcontractor management, budgeting, project and resource management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details
• PC proficiency including AutoCAD
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must, due to the high degree of customer interaction required.  
• Ability to produce / quality check written documentation including but not limited to reports, installation drawings and specifications, etc. is a critical aspect of the position.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at th