Supervisor of Construction - Fiber

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Job description

Title: Supervisor of Construction - Fiber

Location: Irvine, CA area (Orange Country area), will work remotely for this role and travel to local sites as needed, and to the local office for meetings.

Duration: 12 months

There is no ON-CALL support for this role, even though the team is 24/7.

Expenses: Mileage to the fields.

Pay - $50 per hour on W2

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise a team of Node Construction Managers in support of the assigned area of responsibility for construction demands, Cap and OpEx management, as well as KPIs.

• Provide support to the Manager of Node Construction for communication with the NOC, Engineering, Field Operations, and Change management teams.

• Provide support to the Manager of Node Construction to monitor and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of deliverables and supporting workflows in order to measure operational performance, as well as identify and assess areas of opportunity for improved process efficiencies and performance

• Maintain knowledge of technology in use, and/or under development for its impact or potential impact on the operational business process

• Provide support to the Manager of Node Construction for the assigned areas respective CAPEX and OPEX spend and budgets

• Maintain quality service by understanding and enforcing organization standards

• Develop and coach node construction manager team. Identify training gaps and create a career path for team members.

• Supervise a team to provide necessary network maintenance support 24 hours, seven days a week, 365 days a year

• Schedule and prioritize the workload of the node construction and external vendor resources within an assigned area

• Provide support to the Manager of Node Construction in partnerships with utility and municipal providers to streamline permit application, process, and initiatives such as the FCC's One Touch Make-Ready program.

• Supervise team for the purposes of (including but not limited to)

o Management of external vendors necessary for timely completion and within budget

o Initial construction reviews in accordance with project specifications.

o Oversee site construction, managing schedule, and resources on all projects

o Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.

o Coordination of all permitting and licensing activities.

o Development of permit and construction plans.

• Participate in the Vendor evaluation and selection process.

• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Crown Castle construction standards, processes, and procedures. Act as a key contributor to continued growth and improvement in each of these.

Education/Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent required

B.S in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction related field or equivalent work experience preferred

A valid driver's license required

Experience/Minimum Requirements

2 years of experience performing (or equivalent work experience):

• Direct supervision/management of resources / construction managers

• Node engineering design, splicing and/or construction implementation experience

Experience with optical test equipment including OTDR, PMD, Optical Spectrum Analyzer

Working knowledge of node construction standards (aerial and underground)

Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards

Other Skills/Abilities

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Proven people and project management skills

• Candidate has a strong background in and a good working knowledge of fiber optic infrastructure engineering, construction, and restoration methods

• Familiarity with Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) installation standards and practices

• Ability to diagnose workflow problems and institute remedies

• The individual must possess and employ the highest ethical and business standards and always conduct himself/herself with the greatest degree of professional integrity.

• Position needs to be able to operate in a fast-paced customer focused environment handling multiple priorities at a time, delivering quality service to diverse user groups and customers

• A positive attitude and desire to deliver exceptional results for our customers.

• Personal commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development

• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word and PowerPoint) skills - Pivots, V and X lookups, Power BI experience a plus

Working Conditions

Could be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions up to 10% of the time. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions the remaining 90% of the time

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