Sr. Construction Manager

NATURE OF WORK:

To lead and oversee large-scale telecommunications construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Manages and coordinates all on-site construction activities for compliance with schedule and monitors and enforces compliance with contract requirements;
Implements the Project Construction Execution Plan.

* Directs field staff in the daily, weekly planning process.

* Supervises and mentors all supervisors; monitors their activities and provides leadership.

* Monitors and reports on construction productivity and schedule performance.

* Directs and approves the development and implementation of construction schedules.

* Coordinates the Construction Completion and the complete handover of packages including all punch list items.

* Assists Director with client interface and relations.

* Coordinates with Material Manager to review all procured materials for acceptance.

* Reviews and approves equipment rentals (if supplied by company) and coordinates shared use of this equipment with subcontractors.

* Conducts weekly coordination meetings with field staff & subcontractors.

* Conducts weekly staff & subcontractor meetings.

* Reports weekly schedule and commodity installation status to the Project Controls Manager.

* Monitors all extra work authorization requests, back charges, and supplier and subcontractor progress/final payment requests for acceptance and is responsible for subordinates providing the timely tracking information to Project Controls to support the change management system.

* Adheres to Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments.

* Monitors and approve all CIR replies to the subcontractors.

* Responsible for completion of the construction punch-list.

* Has full knowledge of the safety program and acts as the Safety Representative on site in the absence of the regular Safety Supervisor.

* Has general knowledge of all disciplines of construction and is able to stand in for each lead discipline.

* Resolves safety and quality issues with the safety and Quality Managers. Further disputes are then deferred to the Project Field Manager or Safety Manager.

* Understands the major commercial and deliverable terms of the construction subcontracts and manages within these terms.

* Monitors and controls hours particularly overtime hours by his subordinates and subcontractors.

* Writes the construction portion of the client and construction monthly report.

* Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

* Supervises the work of others.

* Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School diploma with a minimum of 10 years of experience in all aspects of outside plant telecommunications (OSP) construction.

* Having an extensive safety background is a must.

* A particular area of emphasis will be on underground construction including large drills and excavation.

* Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in leadership responsible for leading several crews.

* From a leadership perspective, organization, reporting, and communications on production schedules are a must.

* All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

PREFERRED

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

* Knowledge of OSP construction industry

* Risk assessment/management

* Administrative policies and procedures

* Construction Project Management Systems

* Conceptual planning ability

* Conflict management skills

* Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising)

* Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)

* Presentation skills

* Problem solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve)

* Project management skills

* Communication and meeting skills

* Time reporting systems