Construction Manager

Essential Position Functions

• 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.
• Coverage and ROW (right-of-way) agreements when required.
• Coordinate 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 TrueNet accounts billing team.
• Responsible for all material inventory including quantifying orders, receiving and issuing equipment/materials out to crews.
• Coverage and assign daily tasks to project team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• A High School Diploma or GED is 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 is required.
• Experience with plant design tools including AutoCad and Lode Data is preferred.
• Ability to learn, utilize and work efficiently in TrueNet and customer systems and databases is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Intermediate ability with Windows operating systems is required.
• Intermediate level ability with Microsoft office applications - Excel, Word, PowerPoint is required.
• Able to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner is required.
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills are required.
• Able to work alone, and with a team is required.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check is required.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, sitting within the work area.
• Must be able to carry a ladder and lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, peers, et al.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, and dry).

Work Environment

• Must be able to travel up to 50% (most travel is planned).
• Ability to work in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, as needed, to meet client needs.
• Ability to operate a commercial vehicle and/or pulling a trailer.
• Carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Working on aerial lifts, ladders, at heights up to 40 feet.
• Must be able to work in loud, noise-filled, environment out in the field.
• The position requires working independently, as well as part of a team.
• This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily.
• This position requires use of all general office equipment.