Regional Fiber Construction Supervisor; Kalamazoo, MI AIP; Positing

If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic, innovative, and future-oriented team, then you’ve come to the right place. We’re growing fast, and that growth means ample opportunity for motivated, qualified, and talented professionals just like you.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Regional Fiber Construction Supervisor plays a vital role in Construction’s leadership team, facilitating and governing field construction. This position will specifically direct and support the work of our underground, aerial and splicing construction crews throughout the region. Overseeing subcontractors and in-house teams to ensure operational processes, safety protocols and project standards are met.

• Maintain a safe environment and take a leadership role to ensure all safety standards are met
• Responsible for meeting all completion dates based on the overall construction schedule, including the scheduling and management of construction inspections
• Responsible for construction quality, inspection, and true up of quantities
• Representing ITG on site walks or closeout activities with customers and permitting authorities
• Must be able to identify and document issues that will cause delays and apply innovative solutions which are relayed to leadership
• Strong attention to quality construction practices and ensuring timely close out and delivery of the project schedule
• Responsible for documenting all production completed daily and obtain sign off by the crew(s)
• Monitor performance, provide guidance, and enforce compliance with company policies and project specifications
• Promptly communicate any performance issues or employee concerns to the Construction Manager for a timely resolution and to maintain team effectiveness
• Responsible for properly documenting construction utility strikes
• Responsible for material receipt and disbursements
• Practices Company safety policies and procedures and ensures they are followed
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Travel required based on project needs – maximum (4) weeks on, (1) week remote work. Per diem is provided for meals and incidental expenses during travel.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

• 2-5 Years Technical experience splicing and troubleshooting fiber
• 2-5 Years Supervisory with steady work history preferred
• Must have strong knowledge in OSP construction techniques and practices (underground and aerial placement)
• Familiarity with typical traffic control setups per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Must have strong knowledge of industry standard fiber splicing techniques and practices
• Two years of direct experience directing and managing OSP construction and inspection crews
• Willingness to learn new skills, software, and technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficiency in MS Office Products, and Google Earth
• Forklift experience is a plus

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel, Smartsheet
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
• Ability to manage emergencies and rapidly changing priorities, and to effectively direct the work activities of others under all work conditions
• Ability to supervise and motivate others
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Ability to read, edit and understand fiber optic designs and/or schematics
• Knowledge of the physical construction and design of aerial and underground of cable plant including coax & fiber
• Basic knowledge of various fiber cable builds (FTTU, MDU/SDU, Nodes, Metro-E, etc)
• Basic knowledge of the operation of a signal level meter, OTDR and optical light meters.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

ITG is an equal employment…