Lead, Construction

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services—and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company. 

Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success.  With us, you’ll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond.

Astound Broadband is currently searching for a Lead, Construction in our Oregon market. This position is responsible ensuring quality and timely deliverables of our services building fiber to our customers.

The primary position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Identify fiber routes, building entry, and internal routing requirements necessary to complete the project.
• Delegate permitting to permitting team or third-party engineering vendor(s).
• Assess both engineering and construction project costing using contractor matrix and issue work to contractors using RT.
• Issue work orders to internal and external resources while following established company processes and procedures.
• Accurately update costing in financial systems to reflect current costs and to compare and evaluate versus approved budgets.
• Develop, coordinate and execute project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities and government agencies.
• Inspect active construction projects to ensure that we are following company, municipality or government agency guidelines, and any other relevant guidelines related to the installation of Astound Broadband Powered by Wave infrastructure.
• Complete post construction plant walk-out including as-builts necessary to fulfill company standards, utility and local government requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in various internal meeting/conference calls including Kick-off Meetings, Sales Meetings, Weekly Team meetings and Customer Conference Calls to ensure communication and alignment of initiatives, information sharing and implementation of best practices.
• Identify permitting authorities based on proposed routes including; municipalities, government entities, utility owners and any other agencies who have authority over the right-of-way in which we are proposing to construct.
• Complete necessary permit applications and request checks as needed to fulfill permit requirements.
• Visit permitting authorities to turn in applications, pick up permits, obtain status, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of construction management experience.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects; amounts of projects, sizes, complexity, budget value, duration, etc. will increase with each level for Lead I, Fiber Construction through Manager, Fiber Construction.
• Basic understanding of proper safety construction practices.
• Basic understanding of fiber route planning and engineering for building entry and network expansion projects.
• Basic understanding of the permitting process for railroad, DOT, cities, counties and pole owners.
• Basic understanding of fiber splicing and installation practices.
• Basic understanding of network topology.
• Basic knowledge of fiber optic principles and methodology.
• Basic understanding of GIS.
• Ability to build and establish effective relationships with municipalities, government agencies, property management, vendors, etc.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required.
• Ability to track and analyze data against project forecasts.
• Strong critical-thinking, attention to detail and time management skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment without supervision.
• Ability to live within 30 miles, or maximum of 1-hour commute during regular commuting hours from the assigned territory. Territories are defined by management and can be altered at any time. 
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods.
• Must have ability to frequently use repetitive motions of the wrist, hands and/or fingers.
• Must have ability to operate standard office equipment, to include personal computer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and calculator.
• Must have ability to communicate verbally by phone and in person.
• Must have close visual acuity for viewing a computer terminal, reading, transcribing and analyzing data and figures.

We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:

• Competitive compensation including base salary plus uncapped commissions plan (see below for full comp details)
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: 80 hours per year and increases based on tenure with the organization (**PTO/Vacation is specific to our West region and could vary within other geographical regions)
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave based on state and local ordinance
• Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• 401k with employer match and immediate vesting
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program
• Gas mileage reimbursement

The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. The base salary range in Oregon for this position, plus opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable, is:

• Construction Lead I: $27.00-$35.00/hr
• Construction Lead II: $28.00-$36.00/hr
• Construction Lead III: $31.00-$43.00/hr

Qualifications

 Education

 Required:

• High School Diploma/GED

Our Mission Statement:

* Take care of our customers

* Take care of each other

* Do what we say we are going to do

* Have fun

Diverse Workforce / EEO:

Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace, support, and thrive on each other’s differences to maximize the experience of our teammates and our community.  We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.