Construction Specialist III (Contractor)

TEKsystems•Baltimore, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves completing construction quality audits in the field approximately 80% of the time, with the remaining 20% dedicated to office-based computer work. The audits will cover a wide range of infrastructure components including nodes, amplifiers, power supplies, fiber taps, and enclosures. Some assignments may require travel of 3-4 hours, necessitating hotel stays which will be booked by the company. The position requires availability Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM via phone to assist with troubleshooting or clearing inspected jobs. Daily tasks include managing assigned audits, documenting findings, verifying and reviewing rework repairs, and performing computer-based work, including Smartsheet updates. This is primarily an individual role, with team members distributed geographically. The interview process consists of two rounds conducted via Microsoft Teams. This is a long-term, likely ongoing need.

Requirements

Must be willing to travel as needed.
Reliable transportation is required.
Must have both Coax and Fiber experience.
Experience with Amplifiers, Taps, and main line cable.
Experience in telecommunication, coax, fiber optic, telecom, construction, OSP, project management, construction management, cable, close outs, project coordination, field audit, quality audit.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

May be asked to join teams calls or have direct communications with BPs.
May be asked to join teams calls or have direct communications with BPs.

Responsibilities

Completing construction quality audits in the field.
Performing office-based computer work, including Smartsheet updates.
Conducting a wide range of inspections on nodes, amplifiers, power supplies, fiber taps, enclosures, etc.
Verifying and reviewing that audit rework repairs and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
Being available via phone M-F 8a-5p to troubleshoot or clear inspected jobs.
Ensuring the execution of overhead/underground construction duties such as placing hard-line Connectivity & Platforms, frame and strand poles, transfer facilities between poles, place Connectivity & Platforms in joint trench, and safe operation of construction vehicles and Connectivity & Platforms trailers.
Investigating and monitoring accurate record keeping concerning project start, milestone dates, production logs, material costs, and labor expenditures.
Instructing work site safety standards; conducting work site visits to ensure compliance with safety standards and participating in regular safety meetings with the crew.
Supporting Specialists and leadership team with coordination of projects.
Generating logs and reports on construction, projects, materials, and expenditures.
Reviewing, resolving, and following-up on customer requests and complaints.
Monitoring performance of construction crew to established goals and objectives.
Coordinating and supervising the daily activities of business support, technical, or production staff who perform tasks in the same function.
Setting priorities for the team and assigning tasks.
Ensuring all work performed on the project meets or exceeds clients, Local, State or Federal standards and regulations.
Updating the JT or Polaris entry (job docs/maps) for path verification.
Acting as the primary contractor interface day-to-day in the field and as the NGAN liaison with the Regional network Technicians.
Ensuring new or upgraded power supply is in place and operational (in continuity) prior to cut date.
Maintaining overall responsibility for the quality of the NGAN product from contractor build to Operations handoff.