OSP Construction Manager

Position Summary

This position is responsible for field management (schedule and budget) for multiple fiber network construction projects. Candidates should have hands-on experience building out fiber networks at scale, ideally including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks. Includes field oversight of OSP construction firms, and rapid resolution of roadblocks. Reports to Project Manager.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage OSP engineering and construction vendors at a tactical project level, including determination of aerial vs. UG approach at segment level, and approval of handhole and drop locations
• Ensure vendor compliance with OSP engineering & construction standards
• Facilitate project progress with materials and labor/expertise when warranted
• Conduct field inspections to ensure quality assurance on specific projects as assigned including adherence to standards, per design/as builts and invoicing
• Manage emergency maintenance activities when assigned
• Reviews construction packages for each Zone for construction feasibility before issuing contractor notice to proceed
• Directly manages individual contractors for new head ends or manages a GC performing turnkey headend construction
• Verify photos are in Verofy with help from site supervisor
• Validates construction through daily reporting and updated Verofy system
• Helps manage small projects under PM supervision
• Reports to Project Manager
  
  

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Proven working experience in outside plant construction management.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Ability to communicate effectively with our customers and employees
• Excellent time and project management skills, strong communications, and vendor management skills
• Strong background in Microsoft Office365 (especially Excel), Google Maps, and Google Earth
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience constructing fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks
• GIS Mapping and data manipulation experience preferred (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.)
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Salary range between, $70k - $80k DOE with a potential 5% bonus
• 3 medical plans to choose from
• Option to join dental/vision plans
• PTO
  
  

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