Manager, Construction

Astound Broadband•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Manager, Construction is accountable for the capital budgets and schedules associated with construction projects, as well as the safety and quality of work performed. The role identifies fiber routes, building entry points, and internal routing requirements needed to complete projects, and supports the security and protection of middle-mile infrastructure. The manager coordinates permitting, engineering and construction costs, work orders, and project schedules with contractors, internal and external resources, property managers, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities, and government agencies. The role tracks project costs against approved budgets, inspects active construction for compliance with applicable guidelines, and completes post-construction plant walk-outs and as-builts to meet company, utility, and local government requirements. The position also participates in internal and customer meetings, provides training and support to Fiber Construction Leads I–III, and serves as a market-neutral subject matter expert on fiber construction solutions and best practices. It includes identifying permitting authorities, completing permit applications, requesting checks when needed, and visiting permitting authorities to submit applications, collect permits, and obtain status updates. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

10+ years of construction management experience.
Ability to manage and complete multiple projects; project volume, size, complexity, budget value, and duration increase with each level from Fiber Construction Lead I through Manager, Fiber Construction.
Expert understanding of proper construction safety practices.
Expert understanding of fiber route planning and engineering for building entry and network expansion projects.
Expert understanding of permitting processes for railroads, DOT, cities, counties, and pole owners.
Expert understanding of fiber splicing and installation practices.
Expert understanding of network topology.
Expert knowledge of fiber optic principles and methodology.
Expert understanding of GIS.
Ability to build and establish effective relationships with municipalities, government agencies, property management, vendors, and others.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to track and analyze data against project forecasts.
Strong critical-thinking, attention-to-detail, and time-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment without supervision.
Ability to provide training and support for Construction Leads I–III.
Ability to live within 30 miles or a maximum one-hour commute during regular commuting hours from the assigned territory; territories are defined by management and may change.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with a satisfactory driving record.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Competent person training certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage capital budgets and schedules for construction projects, and oversee the safety and quality of work performed.
Identify fiber routes, building entry points, and internal routing requirements for projects.
Delegate permitting work to the permitting team or third-party engineering vendors.
Assess engineering and construction costs using the contractor matrix and issue work to contractors using RT.
Issue work orders to internal and external resources in accordance with company processes and procedures.
Update costing in financial systems and compare current costs with approved budgets.
Develop, coordinate, and execute project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities, and government agencies.
Inspect active construction projects for compliance with company, municipal, government agency, and other applicable guidelines.
Complete post-construction plant walk-outs and as-builts to meet company standards and utility and local government requirements.
Coordinate and participate in internal meetings and conference calls, including kick-off meetings, sales meetings, weekly team meetings, and customer conference calls.
Train and support Fiber Construction Leads I–III.
Serve as a market-neutral subject matter expert on fiber construction solutions and best practices.
Identify permitting authorities for proposed routes, including municipalities, government entities, utility owners, and other right-of-way authorities.
Complete permit applications and request checks as needed to fulfill permit requirements.
Visit permitting authorities to submit applications, pick up permits, and obtain status updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.