Cable Construction Ops Leader — Projects & Safety

Optimum; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum in Eureka, CA is seeking a qualified construction project coordinator to oversee the development, implementation, construction and documentation of new cable-related facilities, including planning and scheduling with multiple stakeholders.

The role directs subcontractors and in-house teams, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met while maintaining progress and reporting. A background in CATV plant design and several years of supervision is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of all phases of cable system construction.
• Knowledge of CATV Plant Design.
• Minimum of five years construction experience.
• Minimum of two years' experience with MDU design and builds.
• Minimum of three years' manager / supervisor experience preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the timely construction of new cable related facilities by effectively coordinating and/or planning with other departments, utility companies, builders/developers and local governmental authorities.
• Schedules and directs the construction activities of subcontractor and in-house construction crews to include overseeing MDU and plant projects.
• Administers job site quality inspections, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards, City and State Codes, and other regulations.
• Supervises first-line employees, estimates workloads and assigns priorities to ensure maximum productivity and that deadlines are met.
• Responsible for measuring performance, providing feedback, mentoring direct reports including Performance Management.
• Issues projects to subcontractors after assessing their work schedule, availability and area of expertise.
• Modifies system design and construction plans when problems occur by using discretionary authority and knowledge of theory and design.
• Compiles progress reports, maintains inventory and material requisition files, and tracks vendor deliveries.
• Provides for a safe work environment by training workers, investigating accidents and enforcing all company and regulatory authority safety rules and regulations.
• Represents the company with property owners, management companies and municipalities in resolution of differences arising from contract activities.
• Ability to communicate in person and by telephone.
• May obtain construction permits and utility permits, including make-ready, right-of-way, railroad, road bore and crossing permits.
• Improves work efficiency by recommending method improvements, budget expenditures, equipment uses and modified construction practices

Skills

Construction management

Planning & scheduling

Team supervision

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CATV Plant Design

Job description

Optimum in Eureka, CA is seeking a qualified construction project coordinator to oversee the development, implementation, construction and documentation of new cable-related facilities, including planning and scheduling with multiple stakeholders.

The role directs subcontractors and in-house teams, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met while maintaining progress and reporting. A background in CATV plant design and several years of supervision is preferred.