Construction Manager
Vero Networks
Full-time
On-site
Uvalde, Texas, United States
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for field management (schedule and budget) for multiple fiber network construction projects. Candidates should have hands-on experience building out fiber networks at scale, ideally including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks. Includes field oversight of OSP construction firms, and rapid resolution of roadblocks. Reports to Project Manager.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is responsible for field management (schedule and budget) for multiple fiber network construction projects. Candidates should have hands-on experience building out fiber networks at scale, ideally including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks. Includes field oversight of OSP construction firms, and rapid resolution of roadblocks. Reports to Project Manager.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage OSP engineering and construction vendors at a tactical project level, including determination of aerial vs. UG approach at segment level, and approval of handhole and drop locations.
- Conduct field inspections to ensure quality assurance on specific projects as assigned.
- Ensure vendor compliance with OSP engineering & construction standards.
- Facilitate project progress with materials and labor/expertise when warranted.
- Manage emergency maintenance activities.
- Hire, train and manage in-house construction personnel.
- Proven working experience in outside plant construction management.
- Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods.
- Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards.
- Competent in conflict and crisis management
- Ability to communicate effectively with our customers and employees.
- Excellent time and project management skills, strong communications, and vendor management skills.
- Strong background in Microsoft Office365 (especially Excel, word & PowerPoint), Google Maps, Google Earth.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Having a clean driving record
- Ability to drive and Travel for work