Construction Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for field management (schedule and budget) for multiple fiber network construction projects. Candidates should have hands-on experience building out fiber networks at scale, ideally including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks. Includes field oversight of OSP construction firms, and rapid resolution of roadblocks. Reports to Project Manager.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage OSP engineering and construction vendors at a tactical project level, including determination of aerial vs. UG approach at segment level, and approval of handhole and drop locations.
• Conduct field inspections to ensure quality assurance on specific projects as assigned.
• Ensure vendor compliance with OSP engineering & construction standards.
• Facilitate project progress with materials and labor/expertise when warranted.
• Manage emergency maintenance activities.
• Hire, train and manage in-house construction personnel. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Proven working experience in outside plant construction management. 
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management 
• Ability to communicate effectively with our customers and employees.
• Excellent time and project management skills, strong communications, and vendor management skills.
• Strong background in Microsoft Office365 (especially Excel, word & PowerPoint), Google Maps, Google Earth.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Having a clean driving record
• Ability to drive and travel for work

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience constructing fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks.
• GIS Mapping and data manipulation experience preferred (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.)

 WHAT WE OFFER:

• PAID Time Off
• PAID Holidays
• PAID Life Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Salary DOE: $70k-$85k plus 5% Bonus