Telecom Construction Manager

Job Description for Telecom Construction Manager

Apex Group is a leading Engineering and construction services company providing turnkey engineering construction solutions to Telecom, Cable, and Electric Utilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all fiber to the home (FTTH) outside plant construction project deliverables managing vendors, subcontractors, project superintendent, project coordinator/project engineer tasks and liaise with the design team.
• Prepare a project plan which shall include but not be limited to project objectives, scope, budget, detailed schedules and forecasts.
• Prepare labor and material estimates to meet project budgets based on design.
• Manage, prepare and track all change proposals and change order ensuring proper client and internal signoffs and communication of all scope, specifications and budget changes are communicated to effect team members.
• Oversee field work aligns with project schedules including but not limited to project documentation, daily worksheets, project plans and material demands on inventory.
• Work with the Construction Sr Manager and Project Manager to verify that all contractors’ performances are meeting forecasts.
• Review all project documentation and ensure full understanding of each project’s scope, specifications, contacts and each team members responsibilities.
• Coordinate review of as built information with Construction Manager and assure that this information is being completed and distributed in a timely manner.
• Ensure job sites and practices are adhering to Health and Safety requirements and appropriate insurance coverages are valid and all contractors have all appropriate onboarding documents.
• Coordinate the project close-out process with the client and obtain final sign off.
• Work with Operations to assure timely turn-over of projects for sales and drop crews.
• Supervise multiple supervisors and crews.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• At least 5 years field Underground Infrastructure experience is a must
• At least 5 years’ Experience in FTTH Telecom Construction.
• Proven experience working with the underground utilities, understanding the placement and routing of those types of utilities/fiber optic, fiber splicing, optical testing and cable tv pathways.
• Full comprehension of construction plans
• Ability to manage difficult customer and employee situations
• Ability to issue, monitor, and QC work in an organized, positive, safe, and efficient manner
• Knowledge of the use and operating characteristics of a variety of light and heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance
• Knowledge of the hazards incidental to maintenance and construction involved and of the safety measures to be observed
• Individuals must have a valid driver’s license

Your key strengths and attributes include:

• Highly organized and detail orientated.
• Ability to think analytically and apply sound judgment, problem-solving, effective decision-making, and represent Apex with integrity.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Time management skills; must be able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Effort and Physical demands, must be able to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 50 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes
• Working conditions, must be able to work outside for long periods of time on varied surfaces and weather conditions and walk long distances.
• May be required to work daytime and nighttime hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Caldwell, ID: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• FTTH: 5 years (Preferred)
• Telecom Construction: 5 years (Preferred)
• Underground Utilities: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location