Construction OPS Lead

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Coordinates the development, implementation, construction and documentation of new construction projects. Oversees activities such as pre-fielding, planning and scheduling. Directs the construction related activities of subcontractor and/or in-house personnel and ensures that all safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Provides for the timely construction of new cable related facilities by effectively coordinating and/or planning with other departments, utility companies, builders/developers and local governmental authorities
• Schedules and directs the construction activities of subcontractor and in-house construction crews to include overseeing MDU and plant projects
• Administers job site quality inspections, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards, City and State Codes, and other regulations. Supervises first-line employees, estimates workloads and assigns priorities to ensure maximum productivity and that deadlines are met
• Responsible for measuring performance, providing feedback, mentoring direct reports including Performance Management.
• Issues projects to subcontractors after assessing their work schedule, availability and area of expertise
• Modifies system design and construction plans when problems occur by using discretionary authority and knowledge of theory and design
• Compiles progress reports, maintains inventory and material requisition files, and tracks vendor deliveries
• Provides for a safe work environment by training workers, investigating accidents and enforcing all company and regulatory authority safety rules and regulations
• Represents the company with property owners, management companies and municipalities in resolution of differences arising from contract activities
• Ability to communicate in person and by telephone
• May obtain construction permits and utility permits, including make-ready, right-of-way, railroad, road bore and crossing permits
• Improves work efficiency by recommending method improvements, budget expenditures, equipment uses and modified construction practices

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of all phases of cable system construction
• Knowledge of CATV Plant Design
• Minimum of five years construction experience
• Minimum of two years' experience with MDU design and builds
• Minimum of three years' manager / supervisor experience
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to read construction plans, analyze data and prepare paperwork and documents
• Ability to explain and comprehend detailed information and instruction
• Good data entry and math skills
• Vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus;
  Ability to differentiate between different sizes and colors of wires
• Hand and finger dexterity
• Ability to carry and to use tools and equipment as necessary
• Ability to work while standing 50 - 70% of the time
• Ability to work in confined spaces such as crawlspaces and attics by crawling, bending, reaching, twisting
• Ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladder, (approx. 28 feet high and 75 pounds). Accommodation with 50 pound maximum lifting is available.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Accommodation with 50 pound maximum lifting is available.
• Ability to climb poles using gaffs, hooks and climbing belt as needed
• Ability to drive Company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner
• DOT
• Knowledge of Cable Television products and services preferred

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Telecommunications

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