Construction Manager

Department: Construction

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lakeland

Reporting To: Director of Construction and Project Management

Description

The Construction Manager will oversee and coordinate various construction projects from start to finish, ensuring that schedules and budgets are followed. They will select, contracts, and oversee laborers and outside contractors for specific needs to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a list of preferred and qualified vendors to perform underground, in building and aerial construction. Establish and maintain fair and competitive project and piece rate prices for vendors through MSAs.
• Establish and monitor construction and safety standards through consistent quality control checks on each project to ensure compliance with design and contract specifications.
• Work closely with the Construction Coordinator(s) to oversee the proper execution of each project including customer friendly implementation, safety standards, timeline adherence and compliance with contract and budget specifications.
• Direct your team while coordinating closely with all other departments to create and execute effective plans for the design and construction of fiber optic networks in compliance with company policy and budget standards.
• Onboard, lead and coach a team of coordinators and other employees as assigned.
• Ensure all construction invoices match project plans and BOMs and costs are in strict compliance with contracts, P. O’s, and budget.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with utilities, developers, permitting agencies and government officials.
• Work with long haul providers to establish timely and cost-effective connectivity from the company’s data center to each project/community.
• Communicate with key internal and external stakeholders to provide updates about construction progress.
• Coordinate permitting and make-ready process.
• Analyze needs and designs for construction projects.
• Handle customer and construction contractor problems/escalations.
• Perform site inspections for quality control for in house and contract labor.
• Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA and company safety standards throughout the entire construction process. 
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Over 4 years of network construction management experience in the fiber optic or cable TV industry.
• Valid Driver’s License, acceptable driving record. 
• Experience working across departments to foster strong working relationships between teams.
• Knowledge of Fiber and Coaxial network construction techniques.
• Knowledge of underground and aerial network construction.
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Ability to manage emergencies and rapidly changing priorities, and to effectively direct the work activities of others under all work conditions.
• Ability to supervise and motivate others.
• Familiarity and compliance with safety standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read general to complex system layouts from blueprints.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Accounting, or Computer Science or equivalent work experience required.
• Able to communicate in the English language. Bilingual in any language is a plus
• Able to organize and prioritize effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Point

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• PTO & Holidays
• 401K + Match
• Life Insurance
• FSA & HSA
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Legal Plan Support & EAP