Sr Area Manager

MasTec Communications Group offers the opportunity to be part of an engaging and growing industry, providing engineering, construction, design, and management solutions to meet the growing telecommunications needs throughout the United States.

About the role

As a Sr Area Manager, you are responsible for implementing and adhering to all Company policies and procedures, ensuring the timely hand-off of jobs to the Area Manager/Outside Plant Engineer for fielding. This position will be based onsite in either Sicklerville, NJ or South Plainfield, NJ, depending on which is closest.

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.
• Help with project prioritization based on need and escalation of these projects.
• Prepare electronic Job Packets with all maps, plans, and information needed for thorough review by OPE.
• Conduct walkouts at sites with OPEs as needed to ensure accurate information for project development.
• Assist with project permitting and obtaining permits as required to support the project and OPEs.
• Commit to constant communications 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 issues related to project design and start/end dates.
• Conduct forecast review and data entry related to projects, including estimated dollars.
• Handle the purchase order process for projects, as needed, especially for 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 the performance of all employees and nurture employee development.
• Conduct company-wide safety practices, policies, and training.
• Review safety violation enforcement and disciplinary action.
• Conduct safety training and ensure compliance.
• 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 and a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for the project build process.
• Highly organized with strong planning and process skills to support daily work.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, such as 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 project management skills, with the 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.
• Dependable, with 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 is a plus.
• Strong 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.