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company Company Overview Tract Capital adopts a unique approach to digital infrastructure investment. Leveraging experience and strategic insights honed over three decades of creating successful companies in the space, we excel in nurturing and advancing leading-edge digital infrastructure enterprises. Our team of specialized experts are united by a singular purpose: to support the growth of digital infrastructure. Tract Capital goes beyond simple investment by acting as a strategic partner and catalyst for innovation within the sector. We ensure our engagements not only generate strong financial results but also develop essential digital infrastructure to meet growing demands. role Position Overview The Manager, OSP Engineering leads the Outside Plant engineering discipline within Tract Capital's Site Communications & Network Infrastructure organization, owning the pre-construction design and construction-phase delivery of all physical outside-plant connectivity that links the company's data center campuses to carriers, to each other, and to the outdoor coverage environment. This role is accountable for the engineering and field delivery of campus fiber pathways, conduit and duct-bank systems, aerial and underground routes, outdoor distributed antenna systems (DAS), CBRS/Private 5G outdoor coverage, site survey and permitting, and the as-built record of record across every campus. Reporting to the VP, Site Communications & Network Infrastructure, this leader manages a team that includes the Senior OSP Engineer, the RF & DAS Engineer and the Site Survey & Permitting Lead. The Manager translates campus design intent into constructible, code-compliant, schedule-certain OSP packages, drives external engineering firms and construction contractors to deliver against Tract Capital standards, and ensures clean commissioning handover to the Daily Operations chain. This is a player-coach leadership role: the Manager sets direction and standards, makes sound engineering judgment calls, and holds vendors accountable for quality and schedule — while leaning on the team's specialists for deep technical work in fiber, RF/DAS, and permitting. Job Responsibilities The successful candidate will have practical experience across many of the following: Directly lead, manage, and develop a small team of three specialists — the Senior OSP Engineer (fiber pathways, conduit/pole and underground design, as-builts), the RF & DAS Engineer (outdoor DAS and CBRS RF), and the Site Survey & Permitting Lead (surveys, ROW/AHJ coordination, permits) — owning hiring, onboarding, goal-setting, and performance management for the group. Allocate work across the team, balance workloads against the campus build schedule, and serve as the technical escalation point when specialties intersect (e.g., route design, RF coverage, and permitting) — while coaching each member and building cross-coverage so the small team can support multiple concurrent campuses without single points of failure. Own the Outside Plant engineering function end-to-end — fiber pathways, conduit/duct-bank, aerial and underground routes, entrance facilities, outdoor DAS, and CBRS/Private 5G coverage — from pre-construction design through construction, commissioning, and as-built turnover. Guide OSP fiber route design and construction-method selection (trenching, directional boring, aerial and underground placement), and establish OSP design standards and QA/QC criteria for consistent, repeatable campus builds. Manage permitting, right-of-way/easement, and AHJ/utility coordination on the critical path, treating jurisdictional approvals, pole attachment, and make-ready as key schedule risks. Oversee outdoor DAS and CBRS RF deliverables (coverage modeling, RF propagation, link budgets), relying on the RF & DAS Engineer for specialist depth. Review and validate engineering and contractor deliverables (drawings, BOMs, redlines, as-builts) for accuracy, constructability, and code compliance (e.g., NESC, NEC, TIA-942, BICSI, Division 27/28). Drive external engineering firms and construction/splicing/test contractors to deliver on time and to quality, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and vendor performance. Ensure acceptance testing and commissioning (e.g., OTDR, OLTS/power meter, fusion splicing) meet standards, and that as-built records are captured in GIS/asset-management systems. Drive clean commissioning handover to the Daily Operations / Network Operations team, coordinate carrier entrance/turn-up, and partner cross-functionally with Inside Plant (ISP) Engineering, Network Engineering, Carrier & Vendor Relations, Delivery Management, Construction, Design & Engineering, and Operations — ensuring work meets safety, security, and compliance standards. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience. 10+ years in Outside Plant (OSP) fiber engineering, telecom/network infrastructure design, or fiber construction delivery — or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years directly managing and developing a small technical team (engineers and/or specialists), in addition to leading contractors and projects delivering physical network or construction infrastructure. Demonstrated ability to lead a small, multi-disciplinary team across distinct specialties — fiber/OSP design, outdoor RF/DAS, and site survey/permitting — coordinating individual contributors into integrated, schedule-certain deliverables. Solid working knowledge of OSP fiber design and construction — aerial, underground, fiber vaults and buried routes; conduit/duct-bank; and MPOE & DEMARC entrance facilities. Experience coordinating permitting, right-of-way/easements, and AHJ/utility approvals on the critical path. Familiarity with fiber testing and commissioning (e.g., OTDR, OLTS/power meter, fusion splicing) sufficient to set acceptance criteria and validate contractor results. Strong vendor/contractor management and clear communication with internal stakeholders and external authorities. Proficiency with common design and documentation tools (e.g., AutoCAD or MicroStation, GIS/ArcGIS, Visio). Valid driver's license (role requires periodic field/site work and inspections). Preferred Qualifications Experience delivering OSP and connectivity infrastructure for data centers, mission-critical facilities, hyperscale/cloud campuses, or large capital projects. Experience supporting builds at scale across multiple concurrent sites or campuses, including greenfield and live/retrofit environments. Familiarity with optical transport concepts (DWDM/CWDM, span loss, CD/PMD) and carrier/dark-fiber economics (IRU vs. lease vs. wavelength). Experience with outdoor DAS, CBRS spectrum coordination, and Private 5G outdoor coverage in campus environments. Familiarity with code and standards frameworks including NESC, NEC, GO-95, TIA-942, BICSI, and Division 27/28. Experience establishing OSP design standards, SOPs, QA/QC programs, and as-built/asset-management governance in a fast-growth organization. BICSI RCDD (or the Outside Plant/OSP specialty), or progress toward it, is a plus PMP, PE license, or FOA Certified Fiber Optic credentials and OSHA 30. Required Traits and Skills Leadership and Team Management: Inspire, guide, and develop a small, multi-disciplinary engineering team, enhancing performance, managing disputes, and fostering a collaborative environment across fiber/OSP, RF/DAS, and survey/permitting specialties. Effective Communication: Clearly convey expectations and requirements to vendors, contractors, and permitting authorities while understanding their needs and constraints, and comfortably deliver written and verbal updates to internal leadership. Critical Thinking Skills: Find innovative, constructible solutions and remain flexible in addressing unexpected field, permitting, and right-of-way challenges. Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships across contractors, carriers, and jurisdictions, while building a network that provides benchmarking and alternative delivery options. Proactive Risk Management: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities in routes, permits, and field execution, and proactively implement mechanisms to safeguard safety, availability, and schedule certainty. Expected Salary Range Base Salary: $175,000 – 200,000 + Discretionary Bonus Tract employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs. Tract Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@tractcapital.com.

company Tract Capital adopts a unique approach to digital infrastructure investment. Leveraging experience and strategic insights honed over three decades of creating successful companies in the space, we excel in nurturing and advancing leading-edge digital infrastructure enterprises. Our team of specialized experts are united by a singular purpose: to support the growth of digital infrastructure. Tract Capital goes beyond simple investment by acting as a strategic partner and catalyst for innovation within the sector. We ensure our engagements not only generate strong financial results but also develop essential digital infrastructure to meet growing demands. role Position Overview The Manager, Inside Plant Engineering leads the Inside Plant engineering discipline within Tract Capital's Site Communications & Network Infrastructure organization, owning the pre-construction design and construction-phase delivery of all in-building physical communications infrastructure across the company's data center campuses. This role is accountable for the engineering and field delivery of structured cabling (fiber and copper), main and intermediate distribution frames (MDF/IDF) and meet-me/main distribution areas, racks and passive infrastructure, cable trays and pathways, in-building life-safety and signal systems (ERRCS/BDA, indoor DAS, in-building 5G boosters), and the supporting safety systems (lone-worker, mass notification/PA, duress, BMS integration) — along with the cabling standards and as-built record of record for every campus. Reporting to the VP, Site Communications & Network Infrastructure, this leader manages a team that includes the Senior Inside Plant Engineer, the Signal Systems Engineer, and the Safety Systems Specialist. The Manager translates campus design intent into constructible, code-compliant, schedule-certain inside-plant packages, drives cabling and low-voltage contractors to deliver against Tract Capital standards, and ensures clean commissioning handover to the Daily Operations chain. This is a player-coach leadership role anchored in inside-plant physical infrastructure: the Manager sets direction and standards, makes sound engineering judgment calls, and holds vendors accountable for quality and schedule — while leaning on the team's specialists for deep technical work, particularly the code-driven in-building RF/life-safety systems. Important note – this is not an IP routing / switching role. Job Responsibilities The successful candidate will have practical experience across many of the following: Directly lead, manage, and develop a small team of three specialists — the Senior Inside Plant Engineer (structured cabling, IDF/MDF, rack-and-stack), the Signal Systems Engineer (ERRCS/BDA, indoor DAS, 5G boosters), and the Safety Systems Specialist (lone-worker, mass notification, duress, BMS) — owning hiring, onboarding, goal-setting, and performance management for the group. Allocate work across the team, balance workloads against the campus build schedule, and serve as the technical escalation point and decision-maker when sub-specialties intersect (e.g., where cabling, in-building RF coverage, and life-safety systems must be reconciled in the same space). Coach and grow each team member's technical and professional skills, building bench strength and cross-coverage so the small team can support multiple concurrent campuses without single points of failure. Own the Inside Plant engineering function end-to-end — structured cabling (fiber and copper), MDF/IDF and distribution areas, racks and passive infrastructure, cable trays and pathways, cross-connects, and intra-/inter-building fiber — from pre-construction design through construction, commissioning, and as-built turnover. Guide structured-cabling design (rack elevations, cable schedules, pathway/fill and separation, labeling, firestopping) and establish Inside Plant design standards and QA/QC criteria for consistent, repeatable campus builds. Oversee in-building signal, life-safety, and safety-systems deliverables — ERRCS/BDA, indoor DAS, 5G boosters, lone-worker devices, mass notification/PA, duress, and BMS integration — ensuring fire-marshal/AHJ compliance and relying on the Signal Systems Engineer and Safety Systems Specialist for specialist depth. Review and validate engineering and contractor deliverables (drawings, BOMs, redlines, as-builts) for accuracy, constructability, and code/standards compliance (e.g., TIA-942, ANSI/TIA-568/569/606, BICSI 002, NEC, Division 27/28, NFPA/IFC for ERRCS). Drive cabling and low-voltage contractors to deliver on time and to quality, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and vendor performance. Ensure acceptance testing and commissioning (e.g., OTDR, OLTS/power meter and copper certification, fusion splicing, ERRCS signal-level testing) meet standards, and that as-built records are captured in the appropriate documentation/asset systems. Drive clean commissioning handover to the Daily Operations / Network Operations and Safety Systems Operations teams, and partner cross-functionally with Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering, Network Engineering, Carrier & Vendor Relations, Delivery Management, Construction, Design & Engineering, and Operations — ensuring work meets safety, security, and compliance standards. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience. 10+ years in inside-plant / structured-cabling engineering, data center physical-layer infrastructure, or low-voltage/communications construction delivery — or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years directly managing and developing a small technical team (engineers and/or specialists), in addition to leading contractors and projects delivering physical communications or low-voltage infrastructure. Experience leading a small team whose members hold different sub-specialties; you do not need to have personally managed structured cabling, in-building RF/life-safety, and safety systems all at once — the ability to direct and coordinate specialists is what matters. Strong, hands-on working knowledge of low voltage structured cabling design and build — fiber and copper, redundant (HA) MDF/IDF rooms, racks and pathways, cross-connects, raceways, risers and high-density/MPO concepts (this is the role's anchor discipline). Familiarity with one or more adjacent inside-plant areas — in-building signal/life-safety systems (ERRCS/BDA, indoor DAS) and cabling testing/commissioning (OTDR, OLTS/power meter, copper certification) — with the ability to come up to speed on the others and set acceptance criteria. Strong vendor/contractor management and clear communication with internal stakeholders and external authorities. Proficiency with common design and documentation tools (e.g., AutoCAD or Revit, Bluebeam, Visio) and inventory management design. Valid driver's license (role requires periodic field/site work and inspections). Preferred Qualifications Experience delivering inside-plant and structured-cabling infrastructure for data centers, mission-critical facilities, hyperscale/cloud campuses, or large capital projects. Experience supporting builds at scale across multiple concurrent sites or campuses, including greenfield and live/retrofit environments. Familiarity with high-density and AI/GPU fabric cabling, MPO/MTP breakout and shuffle harnesses, and hot/cold-aisle containment pathway design. Experience with ERRCS/BDA design and AHJ approval, indoor DAS, and in-building 5G/CBRS coverage. Familiarity with code and standards frameworks including TIA-942, ANSI/TIA-568/569/606/607, ISO/IEC 11801, BICSI 002, NEC, and Division 27/28. Experience establishing cabling design standards, SOPs, QA/QC programs, and as-built/asset-management governance in a fast-growth organization. BICSI RCDD (or the DCDC Data Center Design Consultant credential), or progress toward it, is a plus PMP, OSHA 30, FOA fiber certifications, or manufacturer cabling certifications (e.g., Corning, CommScope, Panduit, Leviton) are also a plus. Required Traits and Skills Leadership and Team Management: Inspire, guide, and develop a small team of specialists, enhancing performance, managing disputes, and fostering a collaborative environment across structured cabling, signal/life-safety, and safety-systems sub-specialties. Effective Communication: Clearly convey expectations and requirements to vendors, contractors, and life-safety/AHJ authorities while understanding their needs and constraints, and comfortably deliver written and verbal updates to internal leadership. Critical Thinking Skills: Find innovative, constructible solutions and remain flexible in addressing unexpected field, coordination, and compliance challenges in dense in-building environments. Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships across contractors, manufacturers, and authorities, while building a network that provides benchmarking and alternative delivery options. Proactive Risk Management: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities in routes, permits, and field execution, and proactively implement mechanisms to safeguard safety, availability, and schedule certainty. Expected Salary Range Base Salary: $175,000- 200,000 + Discretionary Bonus Tract employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs. Tract Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@tractcapital.com.

company Tract Capital adopts a unique approach to digital infrastructure investment. Leveraging experience and strategic insights honed over three decades of creating successful companies in the space, we excel in nurturing and advancing leading-edge digital infrastructure enterprises. Our team of specialized experts are united by a singular purpose: to support the growth of digital infrastructure. Tract Capital goes beyond simple investment by acting as a strategic partner and catalyst for innovation within the sector. We ensure our engagements not only generate strong financial results but also develop essential digital infrastructure to meet growing demands. role Position Overview The Manager, Carrier & Vendor Relations leads the carrier and telecom commercial discipline within Tract Capital's Site Communications & Network Infrastructure organization, owning the sourcing, procurement, contracting, and relationship management for all third-party connectivity and communications vendors that support the company's data center campuses. This role is accountable for carrier circuit ordering and provisioning, dark fiber and wavelength/IRU/lease negotiation, internet-access circuits, satellite and backup connectivity, CBRS spectrum leasing, vendor contracts (MSAs/SOWs), pricing and renewals, SLA setup and vendor performance management, and the carrier turn-up coordination required to bring each campus to connectivity service readiness. Reporting to the VP, Site Communications & Network Infrastructure, this leader manages a team that includes the Carrier Relations Specialist (carrier/5G negotiation, internet-access and fiber procurement, DAS carrier agreements, construction circuit orders), the Satellite & Backup Connectivity Manager, and the Contract. The Manager turns campus connectivity requirements into sourced, contracted, schedule-certain commercial packages, drives carriers and vendors to deliver against committed dates and SLAs, and ensures a clean commercial and operational handover to the Daily Operations chain. This is a player-coach leadership role: the Manager sets sourcing strategy and commercial standards, leads the most complex negotiations, and holds carriers and vendors accountable for delivery and performance — while leaning on the team's specialists for day-to-day ordering, satellite/spectrum procurement, and contract administration. Job Responsibilities The successful candidate will have practical experience across many of the following: Directly lead, manage, and develop a small team of three specialists — the Carrier Relations Specialist (carrier negotiation, internet-access/fiber procurement, circuit orders), the Satellite & Backup Connectivity Manager (Starlink, CBRS spectrum, temporary connectivity), and the Contract Administrator (MSA/SOW, renewals, SLA setup) — owning hiring, onboarding, goal-setting, and performance management for the group. Allocate work across the team, balance workloads against the campus build and turn-up schedule, and serve as the escalation point on complex carrier, spectrum, and contractual matters — while coaching each member and building cross-coverage so the small team can support multiple concurrent campuses without single points of failure. Source and procure third-party connectivity — lit circuits, dark fiber, wavelengths, IRUs and leases, internet-access circuits, carrier/5G, satellite/backup, and CBRS spectrum — running RFPs and quotes and managing orders across their full lifecycle (new, move, add, change, disconnect). Negotiate and manage pricing, terms, MSAs/SOWs, renewals, and contract expirations, partnering with Legal and Procurement, and weighing commercial trade-offs (e.g., IRU vs. lease vs. lit, build vs. buy). Own carrier and vendor relationship and performance management, including SLA definition, escalations, performance reporting by carrier/product, and periodic business reviews. Coordinate physical delivery and turn-up — provisioning timelines and ready-for-service dates, cross-connects, and meet-me-room/carrier coordination — and the acceptance/testing handoff with the engineering teams. Manage temporary and backup connectivity during construction (e.g., Starlink Business, temporary circuits) so campuses have connectivity throughout the build. Establish and maintain the renewal calendar, contract records/inventory, and pre-operations SLA setup, and drive telecom expense, invoice reconciliation, and cost-reduction initiatives. Drive process improvement, standardized quoting/ordering workflows, and metrics across the carrier/vendor function. Contribute carrier and connectivity input to client-facing solutions in support of the Client Technical Solutions chain, and partner cross-functionally with Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering, Inside Plant (ISP) Engineering, Network Engineering, Delivery Management, Finance/Procurement, Legal, and Operations — ensuring a clean commercial and SLA handover to the Daily Operations team. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Telecommunications, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. 10+ years in carrier/vendor management, telecom procurement, network/connectivity sourcing, or carrier service delivery — or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years directly managing and developing a small team (specialists and/or administrators), in addition to leading vendors and cross-functional commercial efforts. Experience leading a small team whose members hold different functions; you do not need to have personally run carrier procurement, satellite/spectrum sourcing, and contract administration all at once — the ability to direct and coordinate specialists is what matters. Strong background in either carrier/telecom procurement and the ordering/provisioning lifecycle (e.g., circuits, Ethernet/EPL/EVPL, dark fiber, wavelengths) OR telecom contracts (MSA/SOW, SLAs, pricing, renewals) — with solid working familiarity of the other. Working knowledge of connectivity commercial trade-offs such as IRU vs. lease vs. lit economics. Experience managing vendor performance and escalations against defined SLAs and KPIs. Strong communication, stakeholder-management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence internal teams and external carrier/vendor partners. Proficiency with common business and tracking tools (e.g., Excel/PowerPoint, Smartsheet or project-management software, SharePoint). Valid driver's license (role may require periodic travel and site visits). Preferred Qualifications Experience sourcing and managing connectivity for data centers, mission-critical facilities, hyperscale/cloud campuses, or large capital projects. Experience supporting builds at scale across multiple concurrent sites or campuses, including greenfield environments. Familiarity with metro/long-haul/dark-fiber markets, route diversity, and carrier-hotel/meet-me-room interconnection. Experience with satellite/backup connectivity (e.g., Starlink Business) and CBRS spectrum leasing/coordination. Familiarity with telecom expense management (TEM) platforms and inventory/contract-management systems. Experience establishing sourcing standards, vendor scorecards, SLA frameworks, and renewal governance in a fast-growth organization. Working familiarity with OSP/optical-transport concepts sufficient to evaluate carrier proposals and route options. Procurement certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, CPM) are a plus PMP is a plus. Required Traits and Skills Leadership and Team Management: Inspire, guide, and develop a small team of specialists, enhancing performance, managing disputes, and fostering a collaborative environment across carrier procurement, satellite/spectrum, and contract administration. Influence and Negotiation: Effectively advocate for Tract Capital's commercial interests, build consensus across stakeholders, and secure favorable pricing, terms, and SLAs with carriers and vendors without compromising long-term relationships. Effective Communication: Clearly convey requirements and expectations to carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders, and comfortably deliver written and verbal updates to internal leadership. Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions, model commercial trade-offs (e.g., IRU vs. lease vs. lit), and identify and mitigate cost, delivery, and SLA risks. Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships across carriers and vendors, while building a network that provides benchmarking and alternative sourcing options. Expected Salary Range Base Salary: $175,000 - 200,000 + Discretionary Bonus Tract employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs. Tract Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@tractcapital.com.