Osp Construction Manager

Company Overview

Smart City Telecom is a full-service telecommunications company that has been serving the residents and businesses of Celebration, Lake Buena Vista, and Bay Lake, Florida since 1969 and we're now expanding our service to the greater Central Florida market. With a deep heritage in delivering solutions, with a top-down commitment to customer satisfaction, Smart City Telecom provides cutting-edge Internet and voice services that are unrivaled in the industry.

While Smart City Telecom is continuously updating our products and services to make sure that we deliver the highest quality, we continue to live by the core values upon which we were founded. Above all else, we operate with integrity without compromise – we deliver what we say we will deliver, and we do right by all our customers, business partners, and vendors.

We are committed to recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining the best possible candidates in the workforce. We strive to assist our team members in accomplishing both individual and overall organizational goals. We provide a work environment where people can drive results, develop, and grow their careers. We recognize the individuality of each of us and we are on a mission to create a workplace where you can grow and succeed. At Smart City Telecom, we stand for integrity, efficiency, problem solving, equity, and character in all our relationships and interactions. Our focus is on promoting growth, accountability, and empowerment in the company.

Job Summary

The OSP Construction Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations, ensuring projects are completed on time and function smoothly. Provides detailed project planning, forecasting, tracking, and reporting on assigned projects in PM Tool (Monday.com), while ensuring safety and quality control. Manages and assigns Inspectors and Construction Contractors to meet project objectives. Negotiates contractor unit pricing and manages contract bidding of projects.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Establish standards and policies for fiber optics, installation, modification, quality control, testing, operating procedure, inspection, and maintenance of equipment, according to engineering principles and safety regulations.
• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Ensures project materials are supplied and work is completed in compliance with all projects and day-to-day operations.
• Ensure all unused material is returned to the warehouse.
• Ensure all tasks and projects are built according to approved plans, specifications, construction drawings, and applicable building codes and that quality standards are maintained.
• Supervises Inspectors ensuring their work is planned and performed efficiently and timesheets are accurately coded.
• Mentors project team members to contribute to their development and career growth.
• Leads project meetings with internal and external team members to monitor and support all tasks and projects’ ongoing progression.
• Maintain a thorough daily report that accurately tracks site progress, events, inspections, and other relevant information.
• Manage, document, and record construction field changes.
• Verify supplier invoices match the work performed in the field and ensure that all contractual specifications are met.
• Resolve OSP roadblocks in a professional and timely manner.
• Ensure that all permissions required for the execution of the work are available and valid (Work Authorization).
• Plan and implement procedures and systems and coordinate financial and budget activities to maximize operating efficiency.
• Negotiate contractor unit pricing and manage contract bidding of projects.
• Delegate work duties to staff to attain objectives are met.
• Ensure contractors adhere to all company safety, construction, and ethics policies.
• Ensure Inspectors track timely 811 locate tickets, scope of work completion, and as-built drawings prior to final project payment.
• Perform other duties as directed which may transcend departmental boundaries to meet company and departmental goals.

Qualifications – The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate:

• A vital interest in contributing to the successful achievement of the department's and company's goals.
• Able to apply strategic planning to determine company, department, or unit objectives.
• Competency and experience in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to work with cloud-based and mobile technology.
• Eagerness to adapt existing processes to new, improved systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, initiative, attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through to completion.
• Well-developed decision-making, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills with an ability to explain complex situations in simple terms, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and accomplish tasks in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in high-availability network environment carrying tight SLAs.
• Experience handling and prioritizing multiple high priority tasks with demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize a heavy workload and remain organized.
• Ability to represent the company in a professional manner always.
• Ability to perform field site meets; meet with developers, customers, local agencies.
• Possess a proactive attitude within the team through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends, and overnight work, as needed, to perform field site visits to meet with contractors, customers, and local agencies.
• Ability to effectively collaborate cross functionally with other team members at all levels within the organization, including customers and contractors.
• Ability to read and understand maps, conduit records, and layout drawings.
• Advanced understanding of telephone industry standards, local telecom practices and procedures, local, city, state and governmental rules and regulations.
• Advanced understanding of underground copper, fiber, and substructure design.
• Experience with Outside Plant installation and Outside Plant construction experience.
• Expert level of experience in fiber optics, telephony, easements, and staking.
• Knowledge of all state/local/RR permitting regulations regarding Right-of-Way, Property Rights and Easements.
• Experience with common project planning tools (i.e., Microsoft Excel, Monday.com).
• Considerable knowledge of construction management, inspection, methods, and materials.
• Working knowledge of methods and interpretation of boring, trenching, and aerial work.
• Ability to review and comprehend cable drawings, engineering designs, and identify underground cable infrastructure.
• Fluent in universal communications color code for both Copper and Fiber infrastructures and various counts and specifications.
• Must be able to see and distinguish distinct colors, read small print, and hear/recognize audible signals.
• Ability to safely utilize step and extension ladders (up to 25 ft) or other equipment at higher elevations, as appropriate (i.e., catwalks, cell tower platforms, roof tops, man lifts, bucket trucks).

Working Conditions

• Intermittent indoor office working environment with prolonged sitting.
• Outdoor working environment with seasonal heat, cold, and other inclement weather conditions.
• Driving company assigned vehicle to/from work sites in a safe and responsible manner during adverse weather conditions, heavy/light traffic, or at night.
• Work sites include manholes, hand holes, etc. and will involve extensive walking on several types of terrain, working around objects and machinery in construction areas, and may require confined space entry and ability to work in elevated areas.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate specialized equipment and tools; reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist; standing and or walking for extended periods of time; lifting objects up to 50 pounds or lifting more than 75 pounds with tool aids.

Other Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of Outside Plant Engineering experience, preferably in a leadership role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a telecommunications company.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, outside in all weather conditions, and on various terrains, and at various hours of the day/night.
• Must be available and respond to after hour callouts, weekends, and holidays, as required, and remain in service during outages until resolved.
• OSHA Safety certifications preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Benefits Include (Full-Time Team Members)

• Competitive Salary Commensurate with Experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Benefits - Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Care
• Life and Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Match
• Life Assistance Plan
• Wellness Plan
• Vacation, Personal, Sick, and Holiday Pay
• Ongoing Professional Training & Educational Reimbursement Program
• Team Member Recognition Programs

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with Smart City will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle check.

Smart City is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Smart City is an E-Verify employer.

No Outside Agencies.