Field Operations Manager

Field Operations Manager - Wi-Fi

We are looking for a self-starter, highly motivated individual, who is also comfortable with collaboration and cooperation with other functional groups and is able to stay focused and organized in times of intense activity. Success in this position will require the ability to understand and comply with customer technical, installation and aesthetic requirements relative to Wi-Fi installations in government and commercial buildings with diverse floor plans and construction. Strong planning, scheduling, management and communication skills as well as attention to detail are absolute requirements in this role. You will be responsible for planning and managing the installation of wireless network at various venues in Kansas City, KS.

Responsibilities

Inform customer personnel of up-coming Wi-Fi service and installation activities

Conduct site survey of local area and buildings

Identify typical and unique building architecture, floor plans and construction techniques

Prepare or oversee the preparation of installation drawings in accordance with

Boingo engineering technical requirements

Customer requirements

US Government Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) (as required)

Base Exterior Architecture Plan (BEAP) (as required)

Other applicable documents

Installation subcontractor bid requirements

Prepare area installation schedule

Prepare Statement of Work (SOW)

Provide clarification and/or answer questions during the bid process

Review installation subcontractor bid packages

Select installation subcontractor

Monitor and manage installation subcontractor(s) (wiring, racks, radios, electronics, link radio alignments, etc.) performance in accordance with

SOW

Schedule

Budget

Quality standards

Customer requirements

Ensure that all necessary keys or card keys are available to access utility chases, telecom rooms, electrical rooms, attics and roofs are available when needed

Oversee the preparation of as-built installation drawings in accordance with customer requirements

Ensure that any building, grounds or property damage resulting from the Wi-Fi installation is repaired to customer satisfaction

Prepare and submit status reports to customer

Support field and network engineers during testing phase as required

Support area marketing campaign as required

Additional Responsibilities

Network monitoring and incident response

Outstanding troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are a must.

Ability to install and configure switches, wireless controllers

Must have the ability to work well on a team as well as be able to work independently.

Must have the ability and proven skill set to manage, coordinate and prioritize work tasks to ensure timely and quality work.

Effectively work independently on projects/tasks

Perform analysis and diagnosis of complex networking problems

Work directly with customers on network access and network speed problems as Tier 2 customer support

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or a minimum of 3-5 years of operations management experience (inside plant or cable/telecommunications and Wi-Fi design, installation and optimization experience is strongly desired).

Experience with Wi-Fi access point and wireless controller configurations, preferably with Ruckus and Cisco equipment.

Needs to possess a functional understanding of various central office network elements

Must be able to gather and organize data, then make logical decisions based on that data and implement a solution.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office & Visio

Proficiency with Windows, Mac, and various handheld OS wireless network settings (to troubleshoot with customers)

Must be computer literate, and have the ability to learn new programs.

Must have good communication and interpersonal skills

Must meet physical requirements of the role which include gaining access to and working on building rooftops installing microwave equipment and able to carry 70+ lb. if needed.

Position will participate in on-call rotation to provide 24-hour support

Must have car and be willing to travel within a region

Nice to have

Proficiency with switch configurations, including VLANs, trunking vs. access and other port settings

A working understanding of DHCP and DNS

IP addressing and subnetting

Knowledge of Wireless technology, including 802.11 b/g/n/ac and point-to-point radios

Knowledge and/or experience with microwave radios (Ruckus, Siklu, Ubiquity), Cisco switching, routing and wireless equipment

Experience with installation and maintenance of outdoor fixed wireless systems, including microwave, millimeter wave and unlicensed 5.8 GHz radios

CentOS Linux a plus, including DNS, DHCP, Radius, Apache, and NTP

Multicast IPTV experience a plus

Strong oral and written communication skills, highly detail oriented, goal oriented, and a strong desire to make a difference!

Meet Boingo – named among the Best Places to Work!

Boingo Wireless simplifies complex wireless challenges to connect people, businesses, and things. Our vast footprint of Wi-Fi and cellular networks reaches more than a billion consumers annually. From airports and stadiums to military bases, Boingo helps folks stay connected to the people and things they love.

Our team is creative, collaborative, and on the leading edge of technology. There is no doubt the "secret sauce" to Boingo's success is our incredible team and culture. We take pride in having fun and building awesome products.

We offer a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, annual bonus plan, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more! Boingo's headquarters is located at The Star District, offering 35 shops, restaurants, and specialty services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.

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