Telecom Construction Specialist

About the role

Long term contract position based in Pittsburgh, PA. Will be completing construction quality audits in the field 80% of the time, with 20% office PC work. Wide range of inspections on nodes, amplifiers, power supplies, fiber taps, enclosures, and more.

Day-to-day activities

• Responsible for assigned audits (could be one or multiple locations); no day will be the same
• Completing audits and documentation
• Verify and review audit rework repairs and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Some computer and Smartsheet work every day
• This role is predominantly an individual role; team is spread out geographically

Requirements

• Both Coax and Fiber construction experience required
• Basic computer experience required to use Microsoft, Smartsheet, Teams, P2 daily
• Reliable transportation required
• Network Maintenance Technician experience a plus
• Ability to read design prints a plus
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary

Responsibilities

• Ensures the execution of overhead/underground construction duties such as: placing hard-line Connectivity & Platforms, frame and strand poles, transfer facilities between poles, place Connectivity & Platforms in joint trench, and safe operation of construction vehicles and Connectivity & Platforms trailers
• Investigates and monitors accurate record keeping concerning project start, milestone dates, production logs, material costs, and labor expenditures
• Instructs work site safety standards; conducts work site visits to ensure compliance with safety standards and participates in regular safety meetings with the crew
• Supports Specialists and leadership team with coordination of projects
• Generates logs and reports on construction, projects, materials, and expenditures
• Reviews, resolves, and follows-up on customer requests and complaints
• Monitors performance of construction crew to established goals and objectives
• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of business support, technical, or production staff who perform tasks in the same function
• Sets priorities for the team; assigns tasks and checks work at regular intervals
• Responsible for ensuring all work performed on the project meets or exceeds Comcast, Local, State or Federal standards and regulations

Primary responsibilities

• Updating the JT or Polaris entry (job docs/maps) QC for path verification
• Primary contractor interface day-to-day in the field and in turn acts as the NGAN liaison with the Regional network Technicians
• Ensure new or upgraded power supply is in place and operational (in continuity) prior to cut date
• Overall responsibility of the quality of the NGAN product: from the contractor building through to the Operations handoff