Construction Project Administrator

Ziply Fiber•Spokane, WA

26d•$78,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Administrator (CPA) ensures outside plant (OSP) construction work meets industry standards and Ziply Fiber’s cost, engineering, timeline, and quality expectations. The role inspects work performed by OSP contractors and guides contract inspectors in the CPA’s region. The CPA conducts aerial and underground inspections, oversees contractor inspection and correction work, and serves as a first-level field approver for necessary changes. The position also supports process and technology improvements, resolves construction issues with vendors and community members, coordinates with municipalities, and reviews vendor invoices. The role works across teams and customer groups to support Ziply Fiber’s business and values. Work is primarily performed in a modern office setting, with driving within a specific region or territory up to 15% of the time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable. Employment is subject to a background check and may require a pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of experience in OSP construction and/or OSP engineering.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, including developing forms, using internal and external hyperlinks, and using simple functions such as COUNT, COUNTIF, SUBTOTAL, and SUM.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Knowledge of the NESC, OSP construction techniques, telecom OSP best practices, and safe job-site maintenance.
Ability to determine cost-effective solutions for complex aerial cable compliance issues.
Ability to work with team members to ensure timely completion, quality work, safe practices, and completion of the labor and billing cycle.
Ability to learn Ziply construction unit coding.
Ability and willingness to learn new systems and applications continuously.
Intermediate understanding of the as-built process for closing out OSP construction projects.
Basic understanding of the NJUNS database and familiarity with joint-use processes.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong leadership and decision-making skills, and ability to influence others to meet project objectives.
Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning to varied situations.
Ability to multitask and collaborate effectively to meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Ability to work within critical deadlines and adjust to changing priorities and schedules.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and resolve conflicts effectively.
Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer; sponsorship is not available.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods and safely operating a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Inspect aerial and underground OSP work and audit contractors performing inspections, corrections, and foreign pole transfers in accordance with NESC and Ziply standards.
Act as the first-level field approver for necessary changes and coordinate potential solutions with Engineering and the vendor team.
Assign and dispatch work to contract inspectors through email or online database applications, and assist with complex NESC or foreign pole transfer issues.
Train contract personnel in Ziply’s accepted aerial plant inspection and correction methods and related field software applications.
Participate in developing, trialing, and implementing processes, process documentation, web applications, and field software for inspections, corrections, and pole transfer work.
Partner with the vendor team to resolve construction issues, including bore-throughs, tree trimming, and complaints from citizens affected by fiber deployment.
Serve as a liaison to municipalities regarding permits, traffic control, and other community impacts of OSP work.
Process invoices and review vendor invoicing in project workflow databases in accordance with Ziply accounting guidelines.
Work with colleagues across disciplines and customer groups, including homebuilders, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Perform other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.