DescriptionSummaryThe Director of Construction leverages deep telecommunications construction knowledge and experience to lead a team of Managers in the on-time and on-budget completion of telecommunications infrastructure construction projects. The Director of Construction's responsibility may extend across a geographic territory or over a specific construction function. The Director of Construction must be able to analyze data and metrics to ensure the team is performing at peak productivity.
ResponsibilitiesThe Director of Construction must possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the outside and inside plant construction process for fiber optic cable and wireless infrastructure in urban and/or rural environments. The Director of Construction must also be able to motivate, mentor, train and develop a team of managers that operate in a hybrid working environment. Proven customer relationship skills, strong organizational skills and fanatical commitment to customer satisfaction are a must for the role. The Director of Construction will lead teams performing the following functions:
- Assemble detailed and accurate cost estimates for upcoming construction projects.
- Administrate the project budget ensuring visibility and accountability to on-budget performance throughout the project life cycle.
- Prepare detailed scopes of work and follow company processes for bids and vendor awards.
- Establish project timeline and oversee daily activities of vendor and/or internal resources to deliver on-time performance for our customers.
- Ensure project visibility is sufficient through diligent application of company systems and tools such as ESRI, Oracle and Netcracker.
- Demonstrate superior customer service skills, maintaining the highest standard of professionalism at all customer facing meetings, surveys, inspections, etc.
- Support the Engineering and Permitting team in the timely acquisition of municipal and utility licenses and permits.
- Ensure the timely processing of project documentation in accordance with all internal policies and procedures: PO's, Invoices, as-builts, etc.
- Provide regular accurate updates on construction status to key internal personnel, customers, and within Lightpath systems and tools such as Netcracker, ESRI or IQ Geo.
- Participate in network maintenance and repair activities as required.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications- Minimum HS graduate, some college preferred.
- Basic PC skills required: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Minimum (approx.) 15 years' experience in OSP/ISP telecommunications construction with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory role.
- Experience managing managers a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction prints.
- Thorough knowledge of construction practices and procedures as well as knowledge of fiber optic materials and practices.
- Understanding of local municipal / utility licensing and permitting requirements a plus.
- Experience with GIS systems a plus.
- Must have a valid driver's license in the state of their residence.
- The Director must have a thorough knowledge of fiber and network design and be capable of making field modifications to engineering work orders as required to meet changing customer requests.
