Construction Manager

Talent Groups; Indiana (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector is seeking a Network Construction Manager to oversee various projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing construction, vendor selection, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work on innovative projects in the telecommunications field.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of construction experience, preferably in telecommunications.
• Knowledge of outside plant construction techniques preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and previous OSHA 10 training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of construction on client projects.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for project completion.
• Ensure compliance with client policies and safety standards.

Skills

Telecommunications

Project Management

Construction Management

Vendor Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2-year technical degree

Tools

IKE Tool system

Grounding and Bonding Testing Equipment

RF Sweep Test Equipment

OTDR

Optical Power Meter

Passive Intermodulation Testing Equipment

Job description

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This range is provided by Talent Groups. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $44.10/hr

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Position requires experience with outside plant, inside plant cable, and Small Cell Network (SCN) construction on aerial, Utility Pole, and ground facilities, with a thorough knowledge of all issues related to local and state permitting, pole and conduit licensing procedures from Utilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Responsible for all aspects of construction on client projects including Vendor selection, on-site management, coordination of subcontractors, OEM installers and customer representatives.

Represent Client as the expert on construction issues relating to collocation or DAS and Small Cell projects, public right-of-way DAS & Small Cells along with the associated outside plant construction methods.

Oversight for DAS and Small Cell projects will include activities related to above and below-ground fiber installation, hub construction, node construction and related utility make-ready.

Ensure all assigned projects are completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline and budget of customer and client. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with client policies and procedures in support of client objectives.

Position also requires the capability to manage multiple construction contractors.

From project qualification and design through punch-list and close-out, the Network, Construction Manager will ensure that projects are completed to client and internal specification, on time, and within budget.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Work hand in hand with Fiber Construction, Utility Relations, Network Real Estate, RF Engineers, Product Development, Procurement, other related internal Client departments.
2. Directly advise and influence decisions of Network Managers/Supervisors in all aspects of construction work.
3. Actively participate in and make recommendations in Vendor selection process.
4. Manage all external vendors necessary for timely completion and within budget.
5. Conduct initial constructability review in accordance with project specifications.
6. Develop Construction Bid Package and competitively bid project to subcontractors.
7. Responsible to negotiate costs within scope of project, hold Vendor accountable to ensure budget is maintained; ensure Network Managers/Supervisors are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost.
8. Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure client is receiving competitive rates for quality work.
9. Manage development of permit and construction plans; Manage engineering vendors, Coordinate, track, review, and approve CD (Construction Drawings), SA (Structural Analysis) and, SOW (Scope of Work), SOV (Schedule of Values)
10. Order and track delivery of 3rd party materials; Create/maintain project BOM (Bill of Materials),
11. Oversee site construction, managing schedule and subcontractors to customer and internal requirements.
12. Make regular trips to sites during construction including bid walk, precon walk, in progress site visits, punch walks and construction closeout. Provide direction to general contractors when doing groundwork.
13. Coordinate all construction activities with local and state agencies with regards to permitting and licensing.
14. Attend company and client status meetings.
15. Provide communication on milestones, on time delivery, and general updates to leadership and project management/service delivery resources within the Client organization
16. Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.
17. Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate closeout documents are distributed in a timely manner and are in accordance with corporate and customer standards.
18. Act as Client safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site ensuring compliance with Client safety program and related workmanship practices.
19. Responsible to problem solve issues that may occur onsite and make recommendations based on priority and need to ensure the project and budget are maintained.
20. Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Client construction standards, processes, and procedures.

Education/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience
• One (1) to three (3) years construction experience, one (1) to three (3) years direct telecommunications Small Cell Construction experience with three (3) years of supervisory contractor construction experience preferred
• Knowledge of Telecommunications Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground, and Small Cell Construction) preferred
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing Grounding and Bonding Tests, RF Sweep test, OTDR, Optical Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing preferred
• Working knowledge and use of the IKE Tool system preferred.
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred, has previous OSHA 10 training preferred.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management and Other

Industries

Telecommunications

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