Description
CTG ‘s valued client has an opening for a Construction Inspector. The successful candidate will be responsible for outside plant fiber optic projects for a major customer in Pennsylvania. This position is a one year to 18-month contract, dependent on completion of construction.
Location: Scranton, PA, Hanover, PA, and Pittston, PA
Duration: 12 to 18 months
The position primarily is responsible for coordinating and managing day to day vendor activities for Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) projects including SFU (single family), MDU (multi-dwelling), and FTTB (business) projects from construction to test and turn-up.
This position requires a local presence that is no more than one and a half hours from the project site(s) assigned. Candidate must be able to travel to job sites daily. Position may require planned overnight travel.
Major Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and drive the construction teams to deliver the intended short-term and long-term results.
- Adhere to project schedules. Organize & communicate schedules and timelines to construction vendors.
- Review drawings and specifications to become completely familiar with the project
- Communicate and follow up with customers’ requests as required about specific projects.
- Communicate with site superintendents, customers, and city officials about delays and any other issues that need my impede work project work.
- Work with Vendors, Sales, Program Managers, and Project Managers to ensure project success.
- Accompany vendors on pre-construction site surveys to verify cable routing, identify any obstacles that may result in additional construction costs, and take field measurements.
- Monitor fiber optic plant construction activities to ensure products are being installed within customer guidelines and manufacturer standard recommended procedures (SRP).
- Visit project sites to evaluate progress and respond to Project Manager or customers’ concerns or questions. Direct contractor activities if needed.
- Ensure vendors are submitting daily reports outlining construction progress on all installations located in the assigned area of responsibility.
- Participate in weekly/monthly construction meetings to offer input for at risk projects
- Attend weekly project meetings as requested by the Project Manager and keep detailed meeting minutes for publishing to greater project team and leadership.
- Provide support for material inventory audits as required
- Attend pre/post-installation meetings
- Enforce and adhere to safety rules and practices from all governing authorities
- Understand and implement local construction methods and procedures as required.
- Review permits and Right-Of-Way (ROW) considerations and associated requirements.
- Monitor work activities, inspections, and testing in accordance with approved quality plans, site surveillance plans, procedures, and processes.
- Ensure compliance with customer and industry specifications/standards while OSP is being constructed.
- Perform quality inspections for on-going and completed work utilizing established checklists and/or other quality related documents.
- Maintain records and prepare inspection reports.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- May be required to work nights if work restrictions dictate work to be completed at night.
- Accurately document work being conducted on the project site.
- Provide daily updates to Lead Project Manager on overall safety, quality and production.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Approximately 3 years of underground and aerial
- utilities knowledge
- Approximately 3 years of Fiber and Outside Plant knowledge
- Valid US Driver's License, clean driving record. (Class A CDL is preferred)
- High School diploma or equivalent required
Required Skills
- Extensive proven industry knowledge of aerial, buried and underground fiber optic installation methodologies.
- Ability to work independently and self-directed; takes initiative in seeking efficiencies of processes
- Read and understand FTTX (fiber to the home) CAD and IQGeo designs
- Working understanding of fiber optic network architectures
- Extensive knowledge with Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Organizational skills: ability to handle several projects concurrently, a high level of attention to detail is required
- Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
- A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
- Ability to handle rapidly changing priorities
- Attention to detail with focus on error-free work
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Sound problem solving and decision-making processes and skills
- Ability to maintain composure and professional demeanor at all times
- Work well in a team environment
- Result-oriented and responsive; utilizes network, SME’s and other available resources to facilitate driving tasks to closure
- Strong interpersonal skills to support customer interface, consultative activities, and work as part of a commercial team.
- Working knowledge of fiber optic testing procedures
- Willingness to work outside of normal scheduled business hours when necessary
- 100% fluent in English
- Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
Desired Skills
- The ideal candidate will be safety focused, customer and quality centric, with a strong work ethic
- Knowledge of utility construction and project planning procedures
- Familiarity with Sitetracker project management software
- Understanding of RUS (Rural Utility Service) Codes
- Ability to troubleshoot potential warranty issues using Corning provided equipment such as Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), Visual Fault Locators (VFL), and Optical Test Sets
- Familiarization with Corning FlexNAP™ products
- A high level of customer centricity
- Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for fiber construction
- History of adhering to safety procedures and practices
Travel
- Some travel with overnight is expected (? 30%)
- Local travel within an hour and half of the project site (100%)
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.
CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.
To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Emily Drew at 716-888-3417 or emily.drew@ctg.com. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties—thank you!
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