About this role
At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!
Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.
Job Summary
The OSP Planning Assistant is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing multiple telecommunications projects, with a focus on Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) initiatives. This role requires strong project management and analytical skills, including extensive use of spreadsheets to organize, sort, and analyze raw data to determine project priorities, resource allocation, network usage, and performance metrics. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of telecommunications, engineering concepts, and applies data-driven insights to manage complex, cross-functional FTTH deployments.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Program Management
Plan, manage, and deliver multiple telecommunications projects, including FTTH network deployments
Support project goals, milestones, timelines, and success metrics aligned with engineering and business initiatives
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, network operations, vendors, and external partners
Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality while ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements
Identify risks, dependencies, and issues related to engineering design, permitting, construction, and network activation
Data Analysis & Prioritization
Utilize spreadsheets (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets) to collect, clean, and analyze raw engineering, construction, and usage data
Sort, filter, and manipulate large datasets to identify priority FTTH projects based on demand, usage forecasts, readiness, cost, and resource availability
Develop scoring or ranking models to evaluate and prioritize build areas, network expansions, and upgrade initiatives
Analyze network usage information, take rates, and performance data to support data-driven recommendations
Reporting & Documentation
Create and maintain project trackers, dashboards, and reports covering deployment status, usage of metrics, and engineering progress
Translate complex technical and data-driven insights into clear summaries for leadership and non-technical stakeholders
Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, engineering milestones, and decision logs
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, data collection, and reporting processes for FTTH programs
Standardize tracking tools, templates, and workflows across engineering and project teams
Support continuous improvement initiatives using insights derived from network and project performance data
Communication
Serve as a primary point of contact for project updates, prioritization discussions, and issue resolution
Facilitate technical and project review meetings with engineering, operations, and leadership teams
Present recommendations and trade-offs supported by engineering data and usage analysis
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Telecommunications, Business, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a Project Manager in a telecommunications, engineering, or infrastructure environment
Must have working knowledge of telecommunications principles and network infrastructure
Familiarity with FTTH technology, including fiber network design, construction phases, and activation processes
Strong proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets), including formulas, pivot tables, data sorting, and analysis
Experience working with raw data to determine priorities, usage patterns, and performance insights
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing FTTH, fiber, or broadband infrastructure programs
Understanding of outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) concepts
Familiarity with permitting, construction coordination, and vendor management
PMP, PgMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification
Experience with project and portfolio management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana)
Familiar with Fireworks and Bidmaster systems
Key Skills & Competencies
Telecommunications and engineering acumen
Data-driven decision-making and prioritization
Spreadsheet-based analysis and reporting
Cross-functional coordination between engineering, construction, and operations
Clear technical and non-technical communication
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Work Environment
Remote engineer – Must work Mountain Standard Time (MST) hours
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.
This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.
What We Offer
Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!
Other facts
About Pearce Services
PEARCE SERVICES is the largest national independent provider of outsourced repair, maintenance, and engineering services to critical infrastructure in the renewable energy, power generation, and telecom industries. Pearce offers innovative, tech-enabled services for telecom, renewable energy, electric vehicle (EV), and energy storage system infrastructure customers. Pearce is headquartered in Paso Robles, CA, and has 25 offices throughout the US with 1,800+ team members.
Our diverse services include:
1) Wireline Services: Turnkey expansion and repair services for outside plant remote terminals in broadband and fiber networks.
2) Wireless Services: A comprehensive suite of cell site tower and ground services including line & antenna, microwave, HVAC, power & electrical (generator, battery, power plant), site maintenance, and inspection services.
3) Engineering and Professional Services: OSP design engineering and consulting solutions for network planning
4) Network Services: Inside plant engineering, installation services, and turn-key management of ongoing network operations for wireline, wireless and hybrid networks.
5) Solar Operations & Maintenance Services: Equipment maintenance, commissioning, technical remote operations, and site maintenance for Utility and Commercial-scale Solar.
6) Wind Maintenance Services: Equipment maintenance, retrofit/replacement, construction, and site maintenance for Utility and Commercial scale Windpower.
7) EV Operations & Maintenance Services: EVSE Equipment maintenance, campaigns, remote coverage, and vendor-managed inventory for EV charging stations.
8) BESS Maintenance Services: Equipment maintenance, campaigns, vendor-managed inventory for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
What you'll do
- The OSP Planning Assistant is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing multiple telecommunications projects, particularly focusing on Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) initiatives. This includes managing project goals, coordinating teams, and analyzing data to prioritize projects.
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