Fiber Construction Manager

Job Title: Fiber Construction Manager

Job Location: Chandler AZ

Job duration: 6 Months Ext

Position Summary:



The position requires experience with outside-plant and inside-plant cable construction in aerial and underground facilities, with a thorough knowledge of all issues related to local and state permitting, pole and conduit licensing procedures from Utilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The position also requires the capability to manage multiple construction contractors.

From project qualification and design through punch-list and close-out, the Fiber Construction Manager will ensure that projects are completed to client and internal specifications, on time, and within budget.

Essential Job Functions:

Work hand in hand with Fiber Engineers.

Manage all external vendors necessary for timely completion and within budget.

Conduct initial constructability review in accordance with project specifications.

Develop Construction Bid Package and competitively bid project to subcontractors.

Manage development of permit and construction plans;

Order and track delivery of 3rd party materials;

Oversee site construction, managing schedule and subcontractors to customer and internal requirements.

Coordinate all construction activities with local and state agencies with regards to permitting and licensing.

Attend company and client status meetings.

Provides communication on milestones, on time delivery, and general updates to leadership and project management/service delivery resources within the organization

Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.

Act as safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site ensuring compliance with safety program and related workmanship practices.

Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure is receiving competitive rates for quality work.

Responsible for negotiating costs within scope of project, hold Vendor accountable to ensure budget is maintained; ensure Project Managers and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost.

Responsible to problem solve issues that may occur onsite and make recommendations based on priority and need to ensure the project and budget are maintained.

Ensure all work is completed by construction standards, processes, and procedures.

Education/Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience

A valid driver's license required

Experience/Minimum Requirements

One (1) to three (3) years of construction experience, one (1) to three (3) years of direct telecommunications experience with three (3) years of supervisory contractor construction experience preferred

Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) preferred

Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing Grounding and Bonding Tests, RF Sweep test, OTDR, Optical Power Meter, and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing preferred

Working knowledge of NESC, NEC, and OSHA standards preferred

Other Skills/Abilities

Preference will be given to candidates with BSCE, or equivalent work experience

Excellent organizational/administrative skills

Strong project management skills with attention to details

Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity

Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint) skills

Ability to thrive in a dynamic problem-solving environment

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills

Basic telecommunications experience/knowledge

PMP certification a plus

A positive attitude and desire to deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Personal commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development

Working Conditions

Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions between 50% up to 90% of the time.

Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions between 50% to as few as 10% of the time.

Position may require on call rotation involvement.