Outside Plant Foreman

OVERVIEW

Field Link is a network infrastructure staffing company helping people find rewarding careers in the Telecom and Low Voltage Industry
. We specialize in customized staffing partnerships with industry leading integrators responsible for large commercial projects and government contracts nation-wide.

We are currently hiring an OSP Foreman to work in New Albany, OH
. This role is a direct hire opportunity, joining a global team offering continued industry training. The Foreman will be a key member in our operations team and will support the delivery of all the OSP tasks within a particular site. This position will require the individual to have development, management, customer engagement, operational and overall leadership skills.

• Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time depending on project location.
• Report directly to the onsite OSP Superintendent.
• Work in conjunction with the OSP Superintendents schedule, directives, and requests.
• Ensure eTime entries are performed daily in conjunction with policy to ensure accurate time keeping of Technicians hours.
• Capture updates from Leads and submit to OSP Superintendent weekly.
• Attend weekly sync with OSP Superintendent.
• Oversee scheduled milestones and productivity adherence.
• Oversee site safety conditions.
• Coordinate with OSP Field Technicians and other trade contractors for execution of work.
• Manage and control labor on assigned projects.
• Oversee quality of work is aligned with customer standards
• Understand leads strengths and weaknesses
• Recommend applicable training for OSP Field Technicians to enhance and embrace their roles
• Ensure their OSP Field Technicians are following all customer rules, guidelines, and processes
• Validate project data and track quality, efficiency, and delivery
• Validates all material required to complete the build project
• May be requested to attend customer design and build review meetings
• Supports both new deployment and live site/production requests,
• Support team to engage with new technology, manufacturers, software with help of project management.
• Ensure safety standards/certifications are met during and after the completion of install

• Must have prior experience five (5) plus years preferred) in the installation of OSP infrastructure (Maxcell, Innerduct, Microduct, Fiber cable, Microcable and associated equipment).
• Must be capable of leading multiple crews.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to forecast Client and labor units.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Project).
• Document Lesson's Learned from each project.
• Documented leadership skills.
• Clear and concise written and oral communications.
• Must document and maintain the build and team's applicable paperwork.
• Must know how to read/understand drawings/blueprints.
• Capable of running midsize to large projects.
• Ability to multitask in a high pace work environment.
• Understanding of OSP builds.
• Understanding of both copper and fiber installs, terminations, certifications and troubleshooting.
• Must have an understanding and exceptional customer service skills.
• Understand local region install standards and code.
• Documented discovered, developed strengths and personal growth in team members.
• Clear understanding of job safety requirements and point of contacts.

• Primarily walking, standing, and bending for extended periods with some sitting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, written, visual and listening skills.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pull cables.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms.