What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager - DAS/BTS position at AFL Global?
AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now we manufacture over two thousand products, employ over 5,000 associates and consistently generate annual sales in excess of a billion-dollars in revenue. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL "Connect" you to your next career opportunity!
Job Summary
The Construction Manager leads fast paced DAS and / or BTS projects in the southeastern US. The Construction Manager executes job plans by coordinating and scheduling assignments, coordinating the materials logistics, crews, and tools required to complete projects on time and within budget. Frequent communication and proactive planning to both internal and external customers. A key team position to coordinate all efforts to satisfy customer expectations.
Up to 80-90% travel required
Responsibilities
Reports to the Operations Manager and coordinates to lead teams remotely at a project site
Ability to lead teams to conduct feasibility walks related to potential project sites
Ability to prepare reports related to project scoping, feasibility walks, and daily / weekly project progress
Ability to coordinate, implement, and complete multiple projects at the same time
Assemble and install communication equipment iDAS, oDAS, BTS, repeater systems and other
Ability to problem solve and develop solutions on site to ensure projects are moving forward
Working knowledge of Vdc Power and -48Vdc power
Ability to lead multiple crews (30 techs) in execution of work on the job site for large scale projects
Ability to demonstrate expertise in at least one DAS proficiency (cabling. Fiber, BTS / HE, conduit / electrical)
Working knowledge of test equipment including PIM testing, sweep analyzers, circuits, OTDR and signal generating sets (as it pertains to your job field)
Working knowledge of test gear software for analyzing test results
Troubleshooting skills to handle trouble tickets, alarming, and maintenance activities
Collaborate with other workers in order to locate and correct malfunctions
Perform daily safety meetings, JSA's, tool box meetings and ensure a safe working environment for crews
Prepare and distribute regular performance and status reports as required.
Material Management
Conduct site surveys, quality checks and job audits.
Customer support, including : interfacing with the customer, providing guidance on problem resolution, insuring on time customer service, and maintaining a strong customer relations.
Understands, adheres to, & promotes the Environmental, Health & Safety policies of AFL Telecom.
Personal Qualities
Leadership - Proven success in leading high performance teams, achieving results through others, and being a strong team player
Analytical Thinking - Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decision
Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems
Results focused - Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
Communication Skills - Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations,
Relationship building skills - ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce
Qualifications
Associate's degree in related field required or a minimum of five years equivalent experience in a similar technical management position
Extensive relevant technical experience to include fundamental understanding of iDAS, oDAS, BTS, repeater systems and other related systems.
Familiarity with business concepts related to the use of information technologies and networking in all aspects of business and organizational operations for the achievement of business / operating objectives
Think critically and problem solve
Handle confidential / sensitive information with discretion
Good judgment
Organizational skills
Knowledge of Telecommunications industry
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
Current industry-related licenses and certifications preferred
Working Conditions
Exposure to noisy or dusty conditions; chemicals & solvents; mechanical, electrical, and / or other hazards.
Use of small hand tools.
Use of power tools.
Climbing of stairs, ladders, and / or scaffolds.
Carrying of loads up & down stairs.
General hours of Monday through Friday 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm. But ability to provide support during and outside regular business hours is required.
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