Construction Ops Lead

Optimum; Eureka (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum in Eureka, CA is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to guide the development, implementation, and documentation of new cable facilities. You will oversee pre-fielding, planning, scheduling, and safety compliance to meet quality standards.

The role leads subcontractors and in-house crews, coordinates with utility authorities, tracks progress and budgets, and ensures safe, efficient operations while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

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.
• Planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the development, implementation, construction and documentation of new construction projects.
• Oversees pre-fielding, planning and scheduling.
• Directs construction activities of subcontractors and in-house personnel and ensures safety and quality standards.

Skills

Management experience

Planning

Organizational skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CATV Plant Design

Job description

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Location: Eureka, CA, US, 95501

Brand: Optimum

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!

Job Summary

Coordinates the development, implementation, construction and documentation of new construction projects. Oversees activities such as pre-fielding, planning and scheduling. Directs the construction related activities of subcontractor and/or in-house personnel and ensures that all safety and quality standards are met.

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

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
• Planning and organizational skills