Fiber Splicing Construction Manager

Reports To: Project Manager
Travel Potential: 2550%
Compensation: Based on skills experience and internal equity

Company Profile:

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline wireless data centers and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

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Job Summary:

As the Fiber Splicing Construction Manager you will ultimately be responsible for managing fiber splicing construction operations leading field crews and ensuring projects are completed safely accurately and on schedule. You will coordinate construction activities oversee crew performance and deliver high-quality project execution while maintaining budget and customer expectations. As the Fiber Splicing Construction Manager your customers are project managers field construction crews telecommunications clients and internal operations teams and you will make meaningful contributions to the companys success through operational leadership quality project delivery and continuous team development.

Key Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):

• Manage and coordinate the activities of assigned fiber splicing construction crews
• Evaluate crew performance provide coaching training and development opportunities and support career advancement
• Enforce company policies procedures and safety standards
• Administer employee performance management and corrective actions including supporting documentation
• Train and mentor Foremen while providing leadership for assigned construction crews
• Coordinate project scheduling material ordering and resource planning with Project Managers
• Collaborate with customers on site coordination project planning and construction activities
• Authorize material orders for assigned projects
• Coordinate with administrative staff regarding crew timesheets project documentation and job setup activities
• Review and approve project invoices
• Ensure projects are completed safely on schedule and within budget
• Monitor project milestones deliverables and overall project performance
• Review and approve daily production reports mark-up maps As-Builts and closeout documentation
• Conduct interviews and participate in hiring field personnel
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications:

Education Licensing and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• OSHA 30 Certification

Experience

• Proven experience managing fiber splicing construction crews and field operations
• Extensive experience with aerial and underground telecommunications construction
• Skilled fiber splicer with experience in ribbon and loose tube fiber splicing
• Experience using OTDRs power meters FastReporter and other fiber testing equipment
• Experience coordinating construction schedules budgets materials and project documentation

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans blueprints specifications and project documentation
• Strong leadership coaching and employee development skills
• Strong organizational planning and time management abilities
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with customers employees and leadership
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word scheduling software HCSS HeavyBid and related computer applications
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including estimates percentages ratios profit calculations and budget forecasting
• Ability to read and interpret contracts RFPs financial reports safety regulations operating manuals and technical documentation
• Ability to analyze problems collect information develop solutions and make sound business decisions
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting telecommunications infrastructure construction projects
• Experience managing multiple fiber splicing crews across multiple project locations
• Experience with construction estimating and project cost management
• Additional safety or telecommunications industry certifications

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to maintain awareness of surrounding personnel equipment and jobsite hazards
• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work night shifts when business needs require
• Ability to bend squat kneel climb push pull lift twist and perform physically demanding activities for extended periods
• Ability to stand walk sit and perform physically demanding work throughout the workday
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety boots hard hat safety glasses and other required safety equipment

Congruex Culture & Benefits:

Congruexs culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe Be Accountable Be Respectful and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:

• Medical Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits like counseling financial planning and more

Additional Employment Information:

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at-will employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.