What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at Bridgepoint Communications?
Bridgepoint is a leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions and of other unique solutions for our Fortune 500 customers. Driven by our core values of service, integrity, respect, accountability, stewardship, and safety, we distinguish ourselves by not only what we accomplish with our customers, but also how we accomplish those results.
See more about our company at www.bridgepoint.net.
Overview:
The Construction Manager plans and evaluates project construction activities under the direction of the Project Manager or Director. The Construction Manager is responsible for all construction activities for a specified construction project. This position oversees the day-to-day activities of in-house construction staff and subcontractors.
- Please note: only candidates local to the Dallas-Fort Worth area will be considered for this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, oversee and inspect new, rebuild and upgrade (Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC) construction projects with in-house and subcontractor crews.
- Perform (Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC) field engineering, and work with (Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC) Network drafters/designers to create efficient route designs and cost estimates.
- Coordinate and obtain access and ROW (right-of-way) agreements when required.
- Coordinates permitting and pole applications, joint-trenching, and make-ready for utility poles
- Functions as the company representative with other utility and state/local entities for field meetings when opening/closing permits.
- Inspect (Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC) networks and ensure backbone is available for launch or product deployments.
- Ensure all customer standards, processes and procedures for network design and deployment are followed.
- Estimate network construction costs, prepare budgets and track expenses.
- Coordinate all customer implementation activities including site walk-throughs, node placements and subcontract labor.
- Oversee all in-house and sub-contractor invoices and process billing to the accounts billing team.
- Responsible for all material inventory including quantifying orders, receiving and issuing equipment/materials out to crews.
- Coordinate and assign daily tasks to the team under purview.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 5 years of experience in CATV (cable television)/ Telecommunications OSP infrastructure design, and construction including node splits, plant extensions and building entrance facilities.
- Working knowledge of Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC (hybrid fiber coaxial) infrastructure design and construction principles for CATV and Telecom plant required.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and fiber design requirements
- Ability to learn, utilize and work efficiently in company and customer systems and databases required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
- Intermediate ability with Windows operating systems.
- Intermediate level ability with Microsoft office applications - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
- Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.
- Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
- Individuals must have a valid driver’s license and driving record meeting the company policy
- Must be in good physical condition with the ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs., equipment, tools, and boxes
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces
- May be required to work long and unpredictable hours
