Construction Project Administrator

Ziply Fiber•McCall, ID

20d•$73,300 - $118,400

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 OSP contractors’ work and guides contract inspectors in the CPA’s region. It includes field approvals and coordination with Engineering and vendors, contractor dispatch and training, process and technology improvement, issue resolution, municipal liaison work, and vendor invoice processing. The position also supports collaboration across Ziply Fiber teams and customer groups.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of experience in outside plant (OSP) construction and/or OSP engineering.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and proficiency or comfort with Microsoft Excel, including creating forms, using internal and external hyperlinks, and using simple functions such as COUNT, COUNTIF, SUBTOTAL, and SUM.
Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving record, maintained throughout employment.
Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Knowledge of the NESC, OSP construction techniques, telecom OSP best practices, and safe job-site maintenance, including determining cost-effective solutions for complex aerial cable compliance issues.
Ability to collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion, quality work, and safe practices throughout the labor and billing cycle.
Ability to learn Ziply construction unit coding.
Ability and desire to continuously learn new systems and applications.
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.
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 rapidly changing priorities and schedules.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and resolve conflicts effectively.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer; sponsorship is unavailable.
Must complete a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Inspect aerial and underground construction and audit contractors performing inspections, corrections, and foreign pole transfers in accordance with the NESC and Ziply standards.
Provide first-level field approval for necessary changes and partner with Engineering and the vendor team on potential solutions.
Assign and dispatch work to contract inspectors using 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 associated field software.
Contribute to the development, trials, and implementation of processes, documentation, web applications, and field software for NESC inspections and corrections and pole transfer work.
Partner with the vendor team to resolve construction issues and disputes, including bore-throughs, tree trimming, and complaints from citizens affected by fiber deployment.
Serve as a liaison to municipalities regarding permitting, traffic control, and other community impacts of OSP work.
Process vendor invoices through project workflow databases in accordance with Ziply accounting guidelines.
Work with team members across Business and Consumer, Network Services, customer groups, homebuilders, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Perform other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.