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 telecommunications needs across the United States. This role focuses on ensuring the timely hand-off of jobs and maintaining a commitment to safety and quality service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Area operations relating to construction services, outside plant and engineering services, and design services.
• Review and assign new projects to Outside Plant Engineers.
• Assist with project prioritization based on need and escalation.
• Prepare electronic Job Packets with all maps, plans, and information needed for thorough review by OPE.
• Conduct walkouts at sites with OPEs as needed for accurate project development.
• Assist with project permitting and obtaining permits to support projects and OPEs.
• Maintain constant communication with project customers and counterparts to manage expectations.
• Use the Comcast Job Tracking system for assignment and closure of projects.
• Review and manage all projects in the area from beginning to end.
• Problem-solve project-related issues, including design and start/end dates.
• Conduct forecast review and data entry related to projects and estimated dollars.
• Handle the purchase order process for projects, including non-standard items.
• Attend company and customer meetings as required.
• Manage up to 10 or more people, 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.

This position will be based onsite in Sicklerville, NJ or South Plainfield, NJ, whichever is closest.

Requirements

• Must have FTTH (Fiber to the Home) construction experience.
• Commitment to safety as part of 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 build processes.
• 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/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 work environment.
• Dependability and flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to be on-call as needed.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Sales experience relating to construction projects.
• Negotiation and compromise skills.

Pay

$80,000 - $115,000/yr, 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.