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TEKsystems Telecom (Fiber) Construction Project Manager in Anchorage, Alaska
Position Summary:
The Telecommunications Construction Manager will work closely with the rest of the Company’s OSP division and report to the Sr. Manager Construction.
They will be responsible for leading multiple network line expansion construction projects, directing day-to-day construction fields operations and managing vendor relations while meeting deadlines on time and on budget.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of system design and city street maps and understand complex network architecture.
Proficiency in map reading, with the ability to determine if requested sites are serviceable with fiber and/or coax.
This individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have critical problem-solving skills to make decisions quickly when needed.
Telecommunications Construction Manager critical responsibilities:
Ensure network line expansion plans are properly aligned to achieve the department’s goals and objectives.
Work with vendor managers/supervisors to provide management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating workers, material, and equipment, ensuring that construction milestones are performed in accordance with schedule and budget.
Direct the day-to-day construction field operations, providing necessary technical guidance and quality controls
Ensure Company tracking methods and systems are implemented to measure productivity levels and perform regular review of job cost and progress reports.
Fully understands the business, scope, and implications related to managing telecommunication construction operations.
Strong understanding of electronics and telephony equipment. Installation, modification and test, and turn-up procedures
Identifies various types of cable and wire to include coax, waveguide, data, and power cables understanding industry standard color code. Performs preventative and/or corrective maintenance, such as underground cable locates, outage response.
Perform site surveys for both coax and fiber plant.
Executes locates as well as fiber watch on plant that is considered critical fiber.
Performs routine service and maintenance and quality control surrounding pre and post drop burial job sites.
May manage, oversee, and provide technical guidance and to others.
Interface with various internal and external stakeholders on assigned construction projects.
Communicate with team members ensuring cohesion across various departments.
Ensure that team goals, protocols, and business relationships are consistent with the company's strategy.
Execute and deliver multiple fiber construction projects, focusing on aggressively expanding fiber network at an industry-leading pace.
Responsible for estimating network construction costs, budget adherence, and tracking expenses and able to report as required.
Develop and positively maintain short-term and long-term relationships to support Company goals.
Document, update and maintain robust and accurate plant records and as-builts as projects are completed.
Manage relationships with regional utilities and local and state governments.
Participate in ongoing educational and networking opportunities in order to maintain current knowledge of network operations, technology changes and matters as they relate to cost-effective FTTX deployment.
Qualifications of a strong candidate:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline, or the equivalent education and /or experience.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in related engineering or network construction in the areas of responsibility listed above.
Knowledge of CAD, GIS mapping software and other digital construction platforms required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge in Construction standards, requirements, and OSP construction-related details (Aerial, Underground, Buried, Splicing, etc.)
Proficient knowledge in FTTX construction methods as well as fiber management and splicing standards.
Good understanding of telecom network topology and customer connectivity.
Hands-on experience on telecom networks including OSP and ISP elements.
Able to effectively oversee multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.