Underground Utility Construction Project Manager

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Job description

To be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be ALL IN to support the company's mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION: We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success.

POSITION TITLE: Project Manager, Wireline

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, Technology, and Engineering. Our customer centric approach has ensured long term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our Communities.

ADB is seeking a Project Manager with extensive knowledge of underground utility construction operations including equipment usage, labor skills, safe digging operations, OSHA requirements, etc. This role will be the direct supervisor of field construction crews and Supervisors; planning, directing, and organizing their day-to-day operations. This role will be overseeing underground fiber and utility installation projects of various sizes and scopes of work. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, knowledge of the telecom industry, and a strong belief in the safety, as well as a strong work ethic and an ALL IN attitude to achieve results.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct manager of Field Supervisors, ADB construction crews, and subcontractor including, but not limited to, onboarding, training, discipline actions, terminations, payroll, performance management, etc.

Has full understanding of underground construction operations including equipment used, labor skills, safe digging operations, OSHA requirements, etc.

Communicates regularly with major telecommunications and utility customers; has presentation and problem-solving skills to be always customer centric

Manages the ordering of supplies, equipment, and materials for projects

Creates and manages the project plans, schedules, objectives, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of the company's mission, values, and policies

Adhere to and uphold ADB's safety culture on site, led by example and develop the expected safety culture on each project

Responsible for the financial health of project managing; cost and profit of an entire project

Basic understanding of estimating and bidding projects

Ability to create and provide required reports to upper management

Communicates regularly with support staff including, but not limited to, Human Resource, Recruiting, Fleet, Accounting, etc.

Ability to support a fast paced, demanding work schedule; schedule could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, etc.

Performs other position duties as assigned by leadership

SUCCESS FACTORS:

80% Travel Ability Nationwide

A strong belief in ZERO- Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation

Alignment with company mission, vision, and values

A high level of customer centricity

Strong work ethic with an ALL IN attitude

Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members

Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Exceptional Critical Thinking skills

Detail Oriented- a high level of attention to detail is required

A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills

Leadership skills- ability to lead a team of internal and subcontracting crews

Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals

Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, like sitting, squatting, standing, walking and driving.

Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and/or rainy spring, summer and fall weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites of projects being managed or coordinated.

Must wear common protective safety equipment, such as safety glasses

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

5+ Years' experience in underground/aerial utility construction required

1-3+ years' experience supervising underground utility and fiber installation construction crews required

Valid Driver License required- CDL preferred but not required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

ADB Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.

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