Construction Manager

Job Summary

The Lightpath Construction Manager drives results through communicating, weighing risks, making decisions, leading and influencing. Independently manages complex, cross-functional OSP fiber builds from project kickoff through design completion, permitting and contract execution.

Responsibilities

• Work hand in hand with OSP Project Mangers, Fiber Engineers and Permitting Managers.
• Manage all external vendors necessary for timely completion and within budget.
• Conduct initial constructability review in accordance with project specifications.
• Manage development of permit and construction plans.
• Order and track delivery of 3rd party materials.
• Oversee site construction, managing schedule and subcontractors to the Project Manager’s and internal requirements.
• Coordinate all construction activities with local and state agencies with regards to permitting and licensing.
• Attend company and client status meetings.
• Provides communication on milestones, on time delivery, and general updates to leadership and project management/service delivery resources within the Lightpath organization.
• Maintain accurate and complete files for all projects, including all necessary documentation for project tracking systems.
• Ensure closeout documents are distributed in a timely manner in accordance with corporate and customer standards.
• Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.
• Act as Lightpath’s safety observer and Quality Assurance representative.
• Hold Vendor accountable to ensure Lightpath’s build standards, processes and procedures are met.
• 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.

Qualifications

Experience/ Minimum Requirements

• (3) years of supervisory contractor construction experience preferred
• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) a must
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing Locating, Grounding and Bonding Tests
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred

Skills

• Excellent organizational/administrative skills
• Strong project management skills with attention to details
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word and PowerPoint) skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic problem solving environment
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• OSP underground telecommunications experience/knowledge
• Personal commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development