Construction Manager

Pay Scale: $80-$85K Anuually

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical Dental Vision benefits
• 401k and Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Education opportunities
• Stipend for high-speed internet access
• Paid Comprehensive Training
• Growth Opportunities
• Company Paid Pregnancy/Bonding Leave

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day project management activities throughout all phases of Sonic's Plant Construction projects, while promoting Sonic's core values of outstanding customer service, quality, security, and integrity.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Construction Manager is a full-time (40 hours per week), exempt position.

Travel:
Travel is expected for this position. A valid California Driver's License for three years and Clean DMV is required.

A company gas card and vehicle will be supplied as needed. Gas cards are used on individually assigned company vehicles only.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to fulfill all duties/responsibilities of Construction Manager.
• Reports directly to Project Manager
• Advanced skills in Word / Excel / Adobe PDF / Outlook
• Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of a construction project lifecycle as it pertains to an FTTH Deployment (pre-engineering, engineering, construction, and post-construction activities)
• Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of aerial and underground construction, and process of transitioning between the two methods, importance of continuity in network construction.
• Lead and manage the entire construction portion of utility and network infrastructure projects.
• Conduct weekly contractor calls, confidently driving contractors and Sonic Construction Coordinators towards project goals, enforcing hard deadlines, and managing relationships.
• Work closely with Construction Coordinators to maintain a constant and informed awareness of ongoing construction activities.
• Serves as a lead for a team of Project Coordinators to drive & maintain projects from a project management perspective.
• May be asked to Develop and manage project schedules using tools like MS Project and ensure all project data is accurately updated and managed.
• Manage the bidding process, including gathering bids from contractors and presenting bids to the Project Manager for approval.
• Identify risks and obstacles in advance and implement strategies to mitigate potential impacts.
• May assist in looking for new resources in engineering and construction.
• Manage any offset projects caused by FTTH construction.
• Provides feedback at Job Performance Reviews

Experience Requirements:

• Knowledge of construction practices.
• Proven Contractor Management skills.
• Proactive and deadline driven.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent problem solving and analysis abilities.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, relevant rules and regulations, and quality standards.
• Aptitude with computers and mobile devices.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of aerial and/or HDD construction.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Responsibility - Acts independently in the field within reason; knows when to consult for assistance; takes responsibility for vehicles, tools, and credit cards.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational
• Knowledge/Experience – AT&T, PG&E, or Aerial Utility construction.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Daily driving is expected.

The Plant Construction crew is exposed to varying climates and elements, determined by Mother Nature.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and stand; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; key/type. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The Construction Manager must be able to drive a Sonic Company vehicle.

Equal Opportunity:

Sonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Acknowledgement:

Sonic is an at-will employer. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement, or contract, between the employer and employee and is subject to change. Other functions may be assigned and/or reassigned by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The only employment contract that exists between you and Sonic is that of at-will employment. Employee signature below constitutes the employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.