Construction Manager III-OSP - (Job Number: 23001971)

Windstream; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled OSP Construction Manager III to oversee outside plant construction projects. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate design, permitting, and construction efforts, ensuring projects meet cost, quality, and schedule goals. Your expertise will guide teams in navigating complex regulatory environments and securing necessary permits, while your strong communication skills will foster collaboration with various stakeholders. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and problem-solving, and make a significant impact in the telecommunications sector. This is your opportunity to drive projects forward and contribute to a company that champions diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Identity Theft Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to analyze problems.
• 2+ years technical experience or a degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, permitting, and construction of projects.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure quality inspections.
• Develop construction bid documents and manage budgets.

Skills

Technical Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Self-starter

Team Player

Decision Making

Education

College degree in Engineering

2+ years technical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

CAD/E

Microstation

AutoCad

Job description

Construction Manager III-OSP - (Job Number: 23001971)

Pay Competitive

Location: South Carolina/Florida, US

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

The OSP Construction Manager III has overall responsibility for the coordination of design, permitting, material acquisition, construction, and tie-in of outside plant construction projects and programs. The employee will monitor all aspects of the project and expedite or escalate as appropriate to achieve the cost, quality, and schedule goals for the project. The OSP Construction Manager will make recommendations to management regarding ways to get the project back on track to meet cost, quality, and schedule goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Conceptual development and budget management of projects and programs (route development, estimate costs, plan projects, schedule projects, and mapping)
• Identify pole ownership, right of way, and permit requirements for proposed routes
• Communicate with city, county, and state permitting agencies
• Work with private property owners such as individuals and railroad companies to secure easements and licenses
• Work with telephone companies and private building owners to secure building entrance approval and installation of building entrances
• Develop construction bid documents and bid analysis
• Recommend contractors and contract negotiations
• Complete and secure city, state, and county permit applications
• Complete pole attachment applications and pole line make ready review
• Monitor contractor progress, contractor quality inspection, and timely turnover of assigned projects
• Monitor and ensure SSP (Single Source Provider) on track to meet service level agreements
• Summarize potential solutions and make logical recommendations to management
• Read and interpret construction documents, i.e.; prints and plans as well as splicing diagrams that are used in the splicing of fiber optics
• Review preliminary construction prints from right-of-way authorities and determine potential conflicts; attend utility coordination meetings and construction progress meetings as needed

Do you have?

• Strong and effective technical communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to be a self-starter, able to work with little guidance
• Ability to work in a self-directed work group, work easily with others and be a team player
• Ability to analyze problems and priorities and make decisions
• A love of solving problems and building solutions
• A college degree in Engineering or similar discipline and/or 2+ years technical experience

Even Better:

• CAD/E, Microstation, AutoCad, or other similar design programs
• Previous Outside Plant Construction Manager experience
• Experience with working with city, county, and/or State agencies
• Management of Contractor experience.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan
• Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home, and Pet Insurance

Windstream DEI&B Statement: Connecting people in a world of infinite possibilities. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and the inclusive, equitable culture we are building fosters belonging and empowers each one of us to create amazing customer experiences.

Our Employee Resource Groups:

• WinVets – Veteran Employee Resource Group
• WOW – Women Employee Resource Group
• WINPRIDE – LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group
• WBPN – Black Professional Resource Group
• WARG – Ability Resource Group
• LaFamilia – Hispanic Resource Group

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Minimum Requirements: College degree in Engineering or a related field and 3-5 years professional level experience with 0-1 year supervisory experience; or 7+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience with 0-1 year supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience required. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans. The diverse voices of our employees fuel our innovation and our inclusive culture. Employment at Windstream is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing.

About the company

Windstream Holdings, Inc., also doing business as Windstream Communications or Windstream, is a provider of voice and data network communications, and managed services, to businesses in the United States.