Job Title: Fiber Construction Manager
Location: 13721 Jetport Commerce Pkwy Fort Myers FL 33913
Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:
Location:

• This resource will be fully on-site in Fort Myers, FL, and requires local travel of up to 50% to the project site.
• There is a hybrid option for this role.
• There is no exception to the location, so PLEASE do not submit for other locations.
• Please have your candidate visibly show their fiber experience, Excel, and PP experience on their resume. This is a customer-facing role, a fiber enterprise project.
• Fiber Construction Manager

Position Summary:

• The position requires experience with outside-plant and inside-plant cable construction in aerial and underground facilities, with a thorough knowledge of all issues related to local and state permitting, pole and conduit licensing procedures from Utilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• The position also requires the capability to manage multiple construction contractors.
• From project qualification and design through punch-list and close-out, the Fiber Construction Manager will ensure that projects are completed to client and internal specifications, on time, and within budget.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work hand in hand with Fiber Engineers.
• Manage all external vendors necessary for timely completion and within budget.
• Conduct initial constructability review in accordance with project specifications.
• Develop Construction Bid Packages and competitively bid projects to subcontractors.
• Manage development of permit and construction plans;
• Order and track delivery of 3rd party materials;
• Oversee site construction, managing schedule and subcontractors to customer and internal requirements.
• Coordinate all construction activities with local and state agencies with regard 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 organization
• Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.
• Act as safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site ensuring compliance with safety program and related workmanship practices.
• Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure is receiving competitive rates for quality work.
• Responsible for negotiating costs within the scope of the project, holding Vendor accountable to ensure the budget is maintained;
• ensure Project Managers and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost.
• Responsible for problem-solving issues that may occur onsite and make recommendations based on priority and need to ensure the project and budget are maintained.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with *** construction standards, processes, and procedures.

Education/Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience
• A valid driver’s license required

Experience/Minimum Requirements:

• One (1) to three (3) years of construction experience, one (1) to three (3) years direct telecommunications experience with three (3) years of supervisory contractor construction experience preferred
• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) preferred
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing Grounding and Bonding Tests, RF Sweep tests, OTDR, Optical Power Meter, and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing preferred
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC, and OSHA standards preferred

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Preference will be given to candidates with BSCE, or equivalent work experience
• 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
• Basic telecommunications experience/knowledge
• PMP certification is a plus
• A positive attitude and desire to deliver exceptional results for our customers.
• Personal commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development

Working Conditions:

• Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions between 50% up to 90% of the time.
• Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions between 50% to as few as 10% of the time.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Construction: 3 years (Required)
• Telecommunication: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Myers, FL 33913: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person