Assoc. Professor - Communication jobs in Rapid City, SD

Company Overview

Cable Communication Services, LLC, a Quanta Services Company, specializes in all aspects of the utility contracting industry including underground trenching, excavation, hydro-vacing and directional drilling/boring. We also offer a complete line of underground and aerial services including telecommunications, distribution power and natural gas with safety being our top priority. We're excited you're interested in joining our crew!

Pay:

This is an exempt/salary position. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.

Location/Travel Requirements:

This position will work out of our corporate Black Hawk, South Dakota office. Travel Required: Some travel required.

Job Summary

This position is accountable for the management of assigned projects including the installation, performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction of these projects. This position performs work within an established time frame and ensures that this work is done in conformance with quality work standards, project man-hours, within established company guidelines and regulatory compliance requirements. They are responsible for planning or preparing all contract administration, executing, and directing project activities, monitoring field installation process, coaching field personnel and developing or maintaining client relationships.

Internally, this position will interact with other support staff (e.g. Estimating, Accounting and Finance, and other Corporate Services staff). Externally, this position will interact with owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors and others who are associated with project related activities.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Administration and management of the prime contract, construction subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Responsible for scheduling work with Construction Managers
• Works with subordinate Assistant Project Managers, supervisors, trade contractors and suppliers to manage schedules, project’s progress, shop drawing requirements and material deliveries to ensure attainment of project objectives, schedule completion and timely deliveries.
• Informs, clarifies, and confers weekly project progress with the Director of Project Management. Reports subcontractors estimated and actual status, field personnel alignment and scheduling to facilitate weekly action plans.
• Cultivates a working relationship with managers, supervisors, fellow workers, and clients that encourage a cooperative environment, team effort and professional approach.
• Ability to modify behavior style and management to effectively manage tasks that require a change in work plans or schedule.
• Generating invoices and approval of invoices (spend)
• Calling in locates (if required)
• Material control
• Project overheads
• Ensuring that facilities have what is needed to efficiently operate or work with Facilities to maintain
• Subcontractor management – Develop scope, price, and schedule exhibits. Review and approve invoices.
• Coordinate weekly/monthly project meetings
• Train and Mentor Junior Staff
• Project Close-out and warranty administration
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Experience within the utility contracting industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Management of civil construction projects
• Energy and infrastructure understanding including substations, wind farms, solar farms, and transmission line right of way
• 3D civil take off software
• GPS modeling with CAD files
• Knowledge of budgets, change orders, and project supporting documents
• 5 years’ experience on DB/EPC projects in the power delivery industry; ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in transmission, distribution, and substation work
• Proficient in handling multiple projects and ensure law and requirements are being followed
• Familiar with technology and proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office and other software)
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and able to use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations
• High sense of integrity – job requires being honest and ethical
• Self-started and well organized
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Management and supervision skills.

Pre-screen: Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match (traditional & roth available)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Additional Voluntary benefits available
• Employee Discounts
• Company paid:
  • Health Plan (HDHP 5,000 -other plan options available for cost)
  • Long Term Disability
  • 1X Base Salary life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program.

Cable Communication Services, LLC does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Cable Communication Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, status as a covered veteran, or other military status.