Network Engineer V (Data Center/Connectivity)

Job Title: Network Engineer V (Data Center/Connectivity) Location: New Albany, OH - Onsite Job (5 days week) Duration: Contract - 12 months Pay Range: $70/hr $75/hr (W2) Job ID: 374597 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a Lease Connectivity Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in data center connectivity, network build readiness, and project controls and a proven ability to deliver end-to-end connectivity projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain project scope, schedules, and milestones. Collaborate with site construction management throughout the project lifecycle. Review ongoing projects for efficiencies and document data points to support field coordination. Support development of project management best practices and coordinate SOPs/SIPs with vendors. Assist project controls with forecasting and budget efforts and communicate status to stakeholders. Manage landlord OSP infrastructure per design and lease requirements and track key dates. Ensure rack/patch/stack of the network build is completed to standard. Troubleshoot network turnup during provisioning and coordinate ENS/RSE for activation. Conduct QA/QC for the connectivity scope and oversee vendor safety program implementation. Validate designs, artifacts, and deliverables and support change orders and RFIs. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proficiency in data center connectivity, OSP/ISP coordination, and network build methods. Strong project planning, scheduling, and budget forecasting skills. Ability to execute QA/QC, manage vendors, and enforce safety program requirements. Excellent documentation skills including SOPs, SIPs, and RFI process management. Experience coordinating provisioning and troubleshooting turnup activities. 5+ years in connectivity engineering, network deployment, or related construction project roles. Preferred Skills: Experience in hyperscale or client data center construction environments. Familiarity with design-build delivery and constructability reviews. Scheduling and risk mitigation expertise to forecast and de-risk timelines. Self-driven approach with sound field decision-making capability. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. Please specify any schedule constraints in your application.