Field Construction Representative - FCR Tower

TechServ Engineering & Consulting•South Bend, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Construction Representative (FCR) for Telecom Tower Construction provides oversight of field-based construction activities in coordination with Telecom third-party contractors. The role involves ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations, managing civil site preparation, material tracking, foundation installation, underground conduit installation, ground grid installation and testing, electrical systems installation, antenna systems, prefabricated equipment shelters, equipment racks, and any project-related demolition activities. The FCR must ensure compliance with all applicable engineering standards and specifications (QAQC), appropriate project sequencing and execution, and provide construction status updates to the Project team.

Requirements

Extensive background in civil construction, including familiarity with grading, soil stabilization, concrete, and land clearing.
High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.
Must be familiar with OSHA Standard 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction, including Standard 1926 Subpart V - Power Transmission and Distribution.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Org Plus, Outlook, SharePoint and Internet/Intranet applications.
Proficient in standard construction practices and familiar with safe operation of construction equipment.
Familiarity with Tower Construction OSHA 30 hour training.
Must be able to demonstrate experience in working in group settings, social events and governmental agencies.
Demonstrated ability to interface effectively with internal and external clients at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Able to travel for the majority of the work.
Personnel will be required to maintain a continuous presence on assignments.
Be of adequate physical condition to withstand outdoor work and wear all required PPE.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in tower erection construction, particularly in stacking and A/L construction.
Familiar with industry standards.
Possess strong rigging skills.
Demonstrate commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

Review Utilities issued documents for contractibility prior to start of construction and report/manage potential contractibility issues.
Be on site during all construction activities.
Verify Contractor’s work is adequately performed and follows current Utility standards.
Enforce all Utilities terms and conditions, including all legal, safety, environmental and other terms applicable to the work being performed.
Check and verify all materials stored on and off site for payment as well as materials used in site construction against submittals.
Check and verify the installation of materials and equipment.
Track all material and purchase orders.
Maintain Utility required documents.
Ensure that the jobsite remains clean at all times.
Attend meetings, events, or training(s) as required by Utility.
Complete as builts (as ‘Field Marks’ on prints) for all aerial and underground projects; providing all details requested by Utility that include, but are not limited to: Attachment types, attachment heights, clearances over/under major crossings and location of all installed underground facilities.
Ensure Field Marked Prints (FMP) are sent to the appropriate Utility personnel within two weeks of project completion.