Director, Construction

A Day in the Life of the Director, Construction:
Manage the design and construction of all activities in support of plant constructions, rebuilds and existing plant upgrades.

Work closely with the leadership team to develop annual and project budgets, allocating appropriate funds for new builds, rebuilds, upgrades and other construction efforts.

Provide management support for Design, Construction, Fiber Construction, Planned and Emergency Restoration, Utility Relations and Project Management.

Manage financial resources to ensure compliance with budget allocations and forecasts

Provide subject matter guidance to employees.

Oversee the development and the administration of performance standards for the organizational unit.

Manage a team which may include exempt and non‑exempt employees, providing development, training and promotion opportunities where applicable

Develop processes and procedures to drive department efficiencies, assist in development and meeting of departmental budget.

Schedule construction projects; oversee compliance of safety standards and quality control of construction projects.

Initiate and monitor processes for expenditures while ensuring budget compliance.

Verify applicable construction codes and safety regulations are being applied and upheld.

Maintain a high level of productivity; assuring time frames are met for projects occurring simultaneously.

Track and generate reports on project status.

Track and trend expenditures and approve invoices within budgetary guidelines.

Manage inventory requirements for construction projects.

Authorize company expenditures related to construction activities.

Manage all projects to meet or exceed minimum specification to Company Construction Policy, FCC Technical Standards, NEC, OSHA, State, County and/or City and all other applicable agencies.

Maintain the invoice verification program for all contractor projects.

Works with Marketing and Commercial Development teams to ensure budgeted subscribers are built, activated and/or upgraded as planned.

Demonstrate a consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion

Supervise and evaluate construction personnel; coordinate construction efforts through in‑house and contract labor for new construction and rebuild projects both aerial and underground.

Represent the interests of Astound in a professional manner with governmental, municipal, and related industry organizations.

Create and maintain accurate project documentation and reporting through departments data management programs in a timely and efficient manner.

Coordinate and work with utility companies, developers and engineers.

Monitor contractor performance; ensure adherence to terms and conditions of agreements and ensure all personnel and contractors are adhering to local and state construction requirements and codes.

Perform site inspections for quality control and safety.

Coordinate permitting and make‑ready process.

Manage communications with internal/external groups.

Communicate with Project Manager or designated supervisor regarding concerns about construction progress.

Review and process damage claims.

Work closely with staff in developing capital projects and purchase requests for the construction team.

Other duties as assigned

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience as OSP Design Engineer or 10+ years OSP experience in communications construction and maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful leadership experience, supervising in‑house and contract labor resources.
• Advanced understanding of access networks on various fiber architectures.
• Experience with fiber to the home (FTTH) and HFC network design and construction methods
• Solid knowledge in OSP construction methods and practices
• Proven understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and customer services skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Vision ability; close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Travel may be required across the Illinois/Indiana offices as needed
• Knowledgeable experience with Microsoft Office Suite, OSP Insight, Adobe Acrobat, Google Earth, Smartsheets and other various support software.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Work performed in both climate‑controlled and non‑climate‑controlled environments, with potential exposure to heat, cold, dust, damp conditions, uneven surfaces, heights, and moving vehicles
• Prolonged standing, walking, sitting, and driving required
• Ability to safely climb and work from ladders for extended periods of time
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs and ladders, and using hands above and below shoulder level
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, squat, crawl, and maintain various body positions and perform fine motor tasks, forceful gripping, and limited keyboarding

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