OSP Construction Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the activities of assigned construction crews
• Continuously evaluates and informs each direct report's performance and improve their skills for the advancement of the team
• Enforces company policies and procedures
• Administers appropriate corrective disciplinary actions and prepares supporting documentation to address employee performance and/or behavioral issues
• Trains Foremen
• Foreman report to Construction Manager on assigned jobs
• Works with the Project Manager coordinating, scheduling, and material ordering
• Works with customer on the site coordination and planning
• Works with Admin on crew timesheets and documents for assigned jobs and job setups
• Invoice approvals
• Ensures projects are completed within budget and on schedule
• Tracks milestones and deliverables amongst the lifespan of a project
• Approve and/or fill-out daily production reports, mark up maps, keep track of work hours, and complete As-Builts and Closeout packages.
• Performs interviews and manages hiring for field crews
• Performs other duties as assigned

  Required Skills & Qualifications

  • General High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
  • Proven ability to manage, train, and oversee the performance and activities of construction crews, ensuring work is performed in a safe, accurate, and timely manner
  • Proficient in aerial or underground outside plant (OSP), FTTH, FTTx, and/or splicing construction operations
  • Capable of reading and interpreting building plans, blueprints, and specifications
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills
  • Able to present a professional demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with diverse personalities; works well in a team environment
  • Intermediate or advanced knowledge and experience using computer equipment and related software (Excel, Word, Scheduling Software, HCSS Heavy Bid, etc.)
  • Ability to do statistical analysis, percentages, profit calculations, ratios, budget forecasts
  • Ability to calculate figures, discounts, percentages, ratios, proportions, fractions, do estimates, etc.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret RFPs, trade journals, contracts, financial reports, job documents and prints, operating manuals, safety rules & regulations, training manuals, etc.
  • Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
  • Ability to effectively present information to top management, employees, customers, and public groups
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
  • Excellent attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality
  • Able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

  Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Must be able and willing to work indoors and outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
  • Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting
  • Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear