Construction Manager - Mt. Zion, IL

Metronet•Mt Zion, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager is the leader of their assigned project(s) and has the ultimate responsibility for the project budget, meeting project timelines, customer expectations, managing the project team, and interfacing with the customer. Metronet is one of the nation's fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses, building communities through connectivity. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology combined with exceptional customer care, providing some of the fastest internet speeds in the world through our 100% fiber-optic technology. As industry leaders in fiber-to-the-premise, we are focused on enriching the lives of those we serve and strengthening our business-to-business technology sales team with talented individuals.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or civil engineering preferred
Equivalent experience will be considered
Strong knowledge of Telecom construction and engineering, project budget creation and management, project scheduling and tracking, project finance, cost reporting, and field office operations
Solid business acumen and experience in managing large telecom construction projects
Ten or more years of telecommunications OSP network design and construction experience or acceptable equivalent required

Responsibilities

Review and fully understand the contracts and requirements of each project.
Create and execute project work plans, schedules, and control budgets as well as identifying and acquiring resources needed for prosecution of the project(s).
Assign individual duties to the project management team and staff.
Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of a project to ensure on-time and under budget project completion.
Meet with internal and external customers with prepared reports to give progress updates, answer questions, and manage requested changes to project plans.
Manage the decisions on the scope and delivery of the project including serving as a technical expert in interpreting the specification of the project.
Communicate requirements and specifications to the project staff and assist with any questions related to the technology, equipment, and design requirements.
Serve as the project spokesperson when necessary by developing relationships and facilitating communication, updates, and meetings with internal and external customers.
Ensure contract, permit and authorization compliance, as applicable.
Review and approve job cost accounting reports submitted to home office.
Maintain day-to-day communication with the Director of Construction and other management.
Produce quality results in an efficient and cost effective manner.
Represent MetroNet professionally to satisfy immediate customer needs and to foster return business.
Respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
Maintain regular, consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance according to company policies.
Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role and those of the project team.
Adhere to company policies, regulations, procedures, and principles.
All other duties as assigned.