Construction Manager - South Georgia Service Area

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General Summary:

The Construction Manager will plan and prepare drawings for construction of new and removal or rearrangement of existing aerial and underground lines, cables and conduits. Selects routing of lines and determines equipment requirements. Prepares detailed construction and installation drawings (hand drawn or using Visio) and estimates equipment, labor and material costs. Provides support and assistance to Construction Team as required. May supervise inspection of work orders and contract construction.

Essential Job Functions:

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans and prepares drawings and staking sheets for new construction, removal or rearrangement of existing aerial or underground lines, cable and conduits.
• Ensures compliance with RUS and industry specifications by staking all lines to be built. Organizes and files necessary paperwork and staking sheets.
• Selects routing of lines and determines equipment requirements as appropriate.
• Prepares detailed construction and installation drawings and estimates equipment, labor and material costs.
• May supervise inspection of work orders and oversee contract construction by negotiating contracts and verifying tabulation of contractor staking sheets.
• Responsible for Maintenance and Emergency Restoration that requires Construction Teams.
• Quality Control of Construction work and the final product to standards and specifications.
• Validation of contractor invoicing for timeliness and accuracy to each work order to Budget.
• Uses in house computer programs to manage work orders.
• Operates company vehicles in a safe manner.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well, provides vision and inspiration to peers, and gives appropriate recognition to others. Exhibits sound judgment; makes good decisions and is willing to learn.
• Professionalism - Maintains a professional appearance. Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments.
• Teamwork - Ability to effectively function as a team player
• Communications - Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Computer Skills - Skill in operating various office equipment such as personal computer, various software programs and telephone systems.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict vs. blaming others, maintains confidentiality and is open to coaching and new ideas
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures and completes administrative tasks correctly
• Planning and Organizing - Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
• Interpretation - Able to read, analyze, and interpret instructions, contracts, policies, documents and regulations
• Job Knowledge - Knowledge of telecommunications construction and engineering practices and principals.
• Flexibility - Must be able to work outside normal business hours when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience, plus two to four years of telecommunications construction engineering experience.
• Knowledge of industry regulations affecting engineering projects.
• Knowledge of company products and services.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Skill in problem identification and resolution.
• Skill in reading and interpreting technical documents and forms including work orders, staking sheets, schematics and specification manuals.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to make sound decisions using information at hand.
• Skill and ability to operate company vehicles which may be designated as Commercial Vehicles in a safe manner.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift…