Structured Cable Foreperson - Connectivity

Structured Cable Foreperson
- Connectivity

Position

Description:

Plan, organize, supervise, and complete connectivity scope of work per construction project or plant requirements. Lead, direct, and coordinate work of Trade employees, subcontractors, and/or vendors. Manage schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adhere to project budget and safety requirements.

• Function as working foreperson while leading and supervising trade employees to complete the work.
• Foster workplace environment where all people demonstrate highest standards of care of each other using Active Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Review construction documents and develop and coordinate work plans prior to performing work.
• Oversee and make decisions related to performance of work and review jobsite needs with project staff for logistics, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization.
• Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications and lead team to complete installation.
• Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, as required.
• Collaborate with project team for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Develop crew assignments and delegate to crew.
• Oversee work among assigned trade teams to promote coordinated project operations.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to communicate and verify their understanding of their scope of work and work implementation plan and monitor their work progress.
• Manage contracted work to ensure compliance and conformity of installation.
• Investigate and document resolution of issues within assigned scope of work.
• Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
• Walk with inspectors for inspections, document inspectors’ comments in Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) or other required reports, fix deficiencies (prior to putting work in place), and document corrections made to deficiencies.
• Review, complete, and submit as required daily documentation for time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets, daily construction reports (DCRs), and safety paperwork.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality programs.
• Guide assigned Trade teams to conduct and participate in daily Pre-Task Plans.
• Ensure Trade employees and subcontractors comply with company standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
• Ensure teams fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition.
• Remind team of safety expectations and oversee team’s operation of equipment, use of safety protocols, and selection of appropriate equipment for performing work.
• May operate equipment (e.g., forklifts).
• Supervise and develop assigned Structured Cable trade employees, provide feedback and discipline as needed, and complete or provide input on performance evaluations and development recommendations.
• Manage employee matters with discretion and engage with leadership and local Human Resources as needed to resolve problems.
• Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• May engage in activities requiring operation of project or personal vehicle.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in structured cabling installation for OSP or ISP work scopes, and minimum of 1 year of foreperson, team lead, or supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must have and maintain active OSHA 30-hour certification or willing to pursue certification
• Possess knowledge of industry specifications and standards
  - Division 27, BICSI, ANSI/TIA
• Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams
• Strong planning and analysis skills
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to execute work activities
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
• Basic computer skills to utilize company and project applications (e.g., smart phone/iPad)
• Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes
• Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback
• Travel may be required based on work assignment; may require ability to travel using various modes (e.g.,…