Project EngineerRise

The RISE mission is to accelerate internet for the Philippines-we do this by focusing on the overall customer experience, providing excellent internet services and creating a positive impact on our partners and industry.
After starting from very humble beginnings and a desire to help the industry and consumer, we have grown to service business and wholesale customers in Cebu and Manila. Our business customers come from every industry but have one thing in common: they require high quality service and great support, companies such as Aboitiz, Amaysim, Ericsson, Uber and many others. This year we founded , an internet exchange that has brought new content to the Philippines and made an outsized impact on everyday connectivity.
If you get excited by improving things and are willing to be direct and apply your skills, you too can accelerate internet in the Philippines. By joining you will be part of a growing business that requires new leaders as we work together to in an environment that values proficiency, proactivity and directness.
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and conditions including HMO for you and your family. Flex time is offered for some roles and your team mates will be there to help as you build your skills and responsibilities.
The Project Engineer acts as a liaison between the Project Managers and coordinators and technical disciplines, responsible for the delivery of the project (i.e. Design, Implementation, Network). They may also serve as a primary point of contact in relation to a project for internal and/or external customers (i.e. Sales, SAQ, customers).
He/She will survey designated sites and work with the fiber designer, or act as the fiber designer, to create specification documentations that follow company best practice standards. They will also deliver implementation plans in addition to specifications where required.
Also, the Project Engineer will be responsible to drive the implementation via the Implementation Team Lead once the Project Manager allocates the resources. The Project Engineer will continue to support implementations by clarifying plans, work on changes and assist in clearing roadblocks to encourage timely delivery. He/She may manage external teams in this capacity.
After implementation, the Project Engineer will ensure quality and manage team to rectify anything that is not in specification. If cleared, he/she will ensure all documentation is submitted, including the as-built plan.
The role is expected to work closely with the Fiber Designers, Implementation Lead, and the external vendors to deliver services to clients in a timely, efficient manner. A Project Engineer, if so able, may take the role of a Fiber Designer where required.
Duties and responsibilities
Ensure work flow and logistics of projects is efficient, e.g. have all tools, consumables in good condition and ready and available for each project
Maintain and manage tools such as calibration of fusion splicers
Ensure OHS standards are met or exceeded in terms of PPE
Identify areas for process improvement and solutions to implement
Manage team members' daily work schedule/allocation based on project requirements or company targets
Supervise day to day operations across builds
Perform fiber layout and design or produce fiber network design documents
Document and maintain as-built documentation and networked sites/buildings
Qualifications
Skills in any design tools e.g. QGIS, Autocad, Visio, Mapinfo, ENE, etc.
Supervisory or management experience
Adaptable and can work with minimum supervision
Strong communication skills and command of English
Understanding of physical construction requirements
Knowledgeable in telecommunications system design
Knowledgeable in inside plant and outside plant passive optical networks (or similar)
Strong documentation skills and can use Google Suites or MS Office
Preferred
Degree in relevant area
International experience
Experience in a similar role
Strong OSP/ISP and/or fiber skills
Experience on GPON networks would be advantageous
At least 2 years experience in a senior role with team leadership, supervisory and/or vendor management
Working conditions
Travel may be required
Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
Shift schedule as determined by line head
On-call duties will apply
After hours obligations may apply
Will be working outdoors in some cases
Hiring process
We aim to give our applicants a good experience by being timely, efficient, and direct. We do apologise however as due to the overall volume of applications we only respond to candidates successful in securing a screening.
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Rise

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time