Sr Area Manager

MasTec Communications Group offers the opportunity to join an engaging and growing industry, providing engineering, construction, design, and management solutions to meet the telecommunications needs across the United States. This role focuses on ensuring the highest level of quality service while maintaining a strong commitment to safety.

About the role

This onsite position will be based in either Sicklerville, NJ or South Plainfield, NJ, depending on proximity. You will lead and manage Area operations related to construction services, outside plant and engineering services, and design services.

Responsibilities

• Review and assign new projects to Outside Plant Engineers.
• Prioritize projects based on need and escalate as required.
• Prepare electronic Job Packets with all necessary maps, plans, and information for thorough review by Outside Plant Engineers (OPE).
• Conduct site walkouts with OPEs to gather accurate information for project development.
• Assist with project permitting and obtain permits to support projects and OPEs.
• Maintain constant communication with project customers and counterparts to manage expectations.
• Utilize the Comcast Job Tracking system for assignment and closure of projects.
• Manage all projects in the area from beginning to end, including problem-solving related to design and timelines.
• Review forecasts and enter data into systems, including estimated project dollars.
• Process purchase orders for projects, particularly for non-standard items.
• Attend company and customer meetings as required.
• Manage up to 10 or more employees, depending on the facility or area.
• Ensure final Construction project Job Packet completion with all required documents.
• Regularly evaluate employee performance and nurture employee development.
• Conduct company-wide safety practices, policies, and training.
• Review safety violation enforcement and disciplinary action.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have FTTH (Fiber to the Home) construction experience.
• Safety is a part of your day-to-day responsibilities.
• Ability to learn different city, county, and state permitting rules and guidelines.
• Valid US driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for project builds.
• Highly organized with strong planning and process skills to support daily work.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to become proficient with customers’ “Host Systems.”
• Understanding of RF and Fiber network architectures.
• Ability to manage multiple staff members.
• Ability to interface with customers on-site and off-site as required.
• Proven leadership and effective project management skills (ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously).
• Practical and conceptual thinking related to project descriptions and needs.
• Excellent verbal, written, phone, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Dependable with flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to be on-call as required.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Sales experience relating to construction projects is a plus.
• Strong negotiation and compromise skills.

Pay

$80,000 - $115,000/year, depending on experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Family and medical leave.
• Paid sick time.