Construction Supervisor

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Job Title: Construction Supervisor

Reports To: OSP Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Construction Supervisor will be the individual responsible for overseeing the contracted construction crews actively building Highline’s network.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise and inspect outside plant construction contractor(s) to maintain high-quality standards.
• Oversee the deployment of fiber optic network, ensuring build quality, adherence to timelines and compliance with company standards and specification.
• Evaluate proposed construction plans and schematic drawings and recommend optimized construction techniques that reduce costs, ease of operations and timely execution.
• Prioritize and manage construction projects within budgetary constraints to achieve company objectives.
• Act as a customer representative to resolve damage and restoration issues arising from OSP construction activities.
• Help define and uphold construction management standards, utilizing Quality Standards and Company requirements to optimize project implementation.
• Assist the Project Manager in resolving disputes and contractual issues with contractors and suppliers.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Communicate positively and professionally through written and verbal channels with customers, colleagues, and vendors.
• Strong reporting skills and the ability to present communications to the management team.
• Utilize computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and GIS, demonstrating adaptability and proficiency in evolving processes.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering a culture of growth and mutual support.
• Prioritize and manage multiple requests while embracing change and encouraging innovative approaches.
• Demonstrate the ability to work a flexible schedule to best serve our customers.
• Skilled in OSP fiber optic construction standards and methods for both Aerial and Underground applications
• Minimum 3 years working on various FTTP/FTTH construction projects with a focus on time, budget, and quality management.
• Familiarity with underground and aerial fiber plant design and construction, including utility easements, pole attachments, located in public or private rights-of-way.
• Thorough knowledge of project management, asset management, and network construction, with an understanding of NESC codes and safety regulations in both underground and aerial applications.
• Through understanding of safety practices associated with operating directional drilling, vibratory plows, excavators, locaters and working in roadway easements or Right-of-Ways.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings (Drug and Background). As well as quarterly random screenings.

Job Type: Full-time (Exempt)

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