Job Description:
This position is responsible for overseeing OSP Construction activities performed by the client contractors. The Administrative Construction Manager is responsible to ensure contractor-produced work meets or exceeds quality standards and that projects are completed per design and within the allocated budget. This position requires strong communication skills, verbal and written, as projects will need to be coordinated with State and/or local municipalities as well with other utilities or departments. The Administrative Construction Manager ensures contractor compliance with State, local, and company requirements while working within the public ROW or utility easement. This position requires strong teamwork with the client Construction Supervisor as well as the client OSP Engineer. This position requires teaming cross-functionally with departments such as Logistics, Contract Administration, ISP Engineering/COE, and Project Management. This position also supports sales, marketing, operations, and regulatory as well as other duties assigned by the Manager or Director of Engineering.
Responsibilities:
Familiarity with permitting requirements- Work Zone Protection (WZP) and Traffic Control plans (TCP)
Project Scheduling- meet project timelines
Project Inspections- pre and post
Material Management
Utilize the JIM process as necessary
Ensure accurate reporting- invoicing/timesheets
Maintain accurate records- asbuilts
Attend pre-construction meetings
Monitor project expenditures for accuracy and budget requirements
Plant Damage investigation and reporting
Required Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of OSP Construction Standards and Practices
Strong knowledge of OSP Unit Descriptions and SSP contracts
Strong knowledge of State, Local, and Company standards for Safety
Minimum five years of combined Outside Plant construction and splicing experience
Physical requirements include the ability to work out of doors in inclement weather, extended driving, and lifting and carrying of moderately heavy objects
Candidates must be willing to work overtime, be on-call periodically for nights and weekends and work as required to accomplish goals and objectives
Overnight travel may occasionally be required
Valid driver's license is required
Typical day look like
Grabbing reports from central offices
Meet with Vendors, inspecting projects, handling complaints
Teams Meeting mid-day with group to bring everyone up to speed
Review of previous work to ensure all is compliant
Participate with city officials to maintain good relationships with any issues that may pop up
Meetings with external affairs to discuss new-builds, and any concerns
Top 3-5 must have skills, years of experience (how long ago)
Inspect both aerial and underground
Ensuring client policies, documenting any issues that may arise (hitting rocks, etc), this will help with additional funding as well
Handling customer complaints and work prints – finding solutions
Good understanding of Outside Plant
Working with electric companies / determining best next steps
Working closely with the Field Superintendents
Managing inventory, and seeking additional resources when needed
Technical skills and years of experience
Training will take place, they do not need to be an expert, but will need to have experience in Outside Plant
Soft skills
Communication, computer skills – Microsoft Properties, Sitetracker experience (or, will be trained on the program), will be working with internal softwares, needs to be a people person (works alongside of both community members and vendors)
Notes:
Monday through Friday
7:00am – 3:30pm – flexible on the start time, and end time
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status