OSP Construction Supervisor (Broadband Fiber to the Home)

NRTC•Marana, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

NRTC is Member Driven and Technology Focused – providing solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated broadband, managed services, smart grid, mobile and video solutions. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 800 employees operating out of eight office locations. OSP Construction Supervisor is the on-site supervisor of all inspectors of their assigned project. The Construction Supervisor is expected to provide guidance to lower-level Inspectors. They supervise the physical construction of aerial and underground fiber as well as any FWA buildings and towers and are responsible for interacting with construction contractor Supervisors. The Construction Supervisor assists the OSP Manager with meeting project timelines, customer expectations, managing the project team, and interfacing with the construction contract supervisors.

Requirements

OSP fiber construction experience with emphasis on rural markets
RUS and NESC guidelines knowledge
Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external contacts
Strong time management skills
Ability to set priorities, gather information, and pay attention to detail
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Advance record keeping skills
8+ years industry experience (external)
Supervisor experience a plus

Responsibilities

Project coordination including attending weekly meetings
Complete and manage daily Inspector scheduling
QC all Invoicing and Staking sheet documentation prior to releasing to OSP Manager
QC weekly construction totals and overall project completion
Effectively communicate with contractors any project needs
Effectively manage all levels of inspectors, contractors, and sub-contractors
Conduct and Manage Inspector training, queries, or concerns
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the OSP Manager to ensure effective operation of the OSP Department
Ability to seamlessly fill-in for OSP Manager, if required, in limited role
Provide guidance with engineered construction maps and assist in design change requests
Design fiber routes to include railroad, river, and highway crossings while working closely with the client and permitting team
Have a strong working knowledge of fiber splicing and Fiber Splicing Plans (FSP) when assisting clients with project/subscriber additions