Construction Manager

TrueNet Communications•Knoxville, TN

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Construction Manager plans and evaluates project construction activities under the direction of the Project Manager or Director. The Construction Manager is responsible for all construction activities for a specified construction project. This position oversees the day-to-day activities of construction staff and sub-contractors. Travel is required throughout TN (80-85%). The work is contracted for 3 years. Schedule: Monday-Friday. 8 hours a day. Lodging, vehicle, (gas) expenses, and per diem are included.

Requirements

Experience using Geodash, ArcGIS, SharePoint, and Google Docs are a MUST for this role.
High School Diploma or GED required.
5+ years of experience in CATV (cable television)/ Telecommunications OSP infrastructure design, and construction including node splits, plant extensions and building entrance facilities.
Working knowledge of Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC (hybrid fiber coaxial) infrastructure design and construction principles for CATV and Telecom plant required.
Ability to learn, utilize and work efficiently in TrueNet and customer systems and databases required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
Intermediate ability with Windows operating systems.
Intermediate level ability with Microsoft office applications - Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.
Must be able to work alone, and with a team.
Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AutoCAD, Katapult, or NetTerrain would be a PLUS.
Experience with plant design tools including AutoCad and Lode Data preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, oversee and inspect new, rebuild and upgrade (Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC) construction projects with in-house and subcontractor crews.
Perform (Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC) field engineering, and work with (Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC) Network drafters/designers to create efficient route designs and cost estimates.
Coordinate and obtain access and ROW (right-of-way) agreements when required.
Coordinates permitting and pole applications, joint-trenching, and make-ready for utility poles.
Functions as the company representative with other utility and state/local entities for field meetings when opening/closing permits.
Inspect (Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC) networks and ensure backbone is available for launch or product deployments.
Ensure all customer standards, processes and procedures for network design and deployment are followed.
Estimate network construction costs, prepare budgets and track expenses.
Coordinate all customer implementation activities including site walk-throughs, node placements and subcontract labor.
Oversee all in-house and sub-contractor invoices and process billing to TrueNet accounts billing team.
Responsible for all material inventory including quantifying orders, receiving and issuing equipment/materials out to crews.
Coordinate and assign daily tasks to project team.
Other duties as assigned.