Construction Supervisor

Location: Battle Mountain

Responsible for supervising, coordinating and monitoring the activities of both in-house and contract fiber technicians for all fiber projects. Negotiates and monitors progress on new build, rebuild, extension, expansion, design and planning. Sets priorities for the fiber team. Assigns tasks and checks work at regular intervals. Customarily and regularly directs the work of at least two or more other full-time employees or their equivalent not limited to quality only, but safety as well.

Responsibilities

Supervises direct and functional reports. Coaches and monitors performance of employees to established goals and objectives.

Inspects the quality of work of in-house technicians and contractors regularly, ensuring that all standards (federal, state and Company) are followed.

Develops and implements appropriate methods, practices, policies and procedures; informs employees of changed processes.

Review and analyze service, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with specifications

Develops and assigns work schedules.

Ensures that resources (i.e. vehicles, equipment and inventory) are maintained in proper working order.

Maintain open communications with other departments.

Analyze needs and designs for fiber construction projects

Perform field walkouts as required.

Coordinate with engineers and developers in designing the plant; draw and sketch installation and location of equipment and cable; complete bill of materials (BOM) needed for planned construction or fiber span replacements

Practices Company safety policies and procedures and ensures they are followed

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Inspects the quality of work of in-house technicians and contractors regularly, ensuring that all standards (federal, state and Company) are followed.

Develops and implements appropriate methods, practices, policies and procedures; informs employees of changed processes.

Review and analyze service, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with specifications

Develops and assigns work schedules.

Ensures that resources (i.e. vehicles, equipment and inventory) are maintained in proper working order.

Maintain open communications with other departments

Analyze needs and designs for fiber construction projects

Perform field walkouts as required.

Coordinate with engineers and developers in designing the plant; draw and sketch installation and location of equipment and cable; complete bill of materials (BOM) needed for planned construction or fiber span replacements

Practices Company safety policies and procedures and ensures they are followed.

Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.

Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent, or

Relevant Work Experience:

• 2-5 Years Technical experience splicing and troubleshooting fiber

• 2-5 Years Supervisory with steady work history preferred

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel, Smartsheet

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively

• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks

• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure

• Ability to manage emergencies and rapidly changing priorities, and to effectively direct the work activities of others under all work conditions

• Ability to supervise and motivate others

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to read and understand construction drawings

• Ability to read, edit and understand fiber optic designs and/or schematics

• Knowledge of the physical construction and design of aerial and underground of cable plant including coax & fiber

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