Fiber Optic OSP Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) was founded by a team of career telecom and construction professionals and looks to leverage the latest technologies, best in industry equipment, construction and safety practices to build a first-class fiber optic utility construction firm in multiple markets throughout the US. The company will initially be focused on construction projects in the Arcata/Redding, CA area, but will expand to work in other geographies over the next 12-24 months. This position will report to the Market Manager and represents an opportunity to join an awesome team on the ground floor, learn a lot and have a ton of fun as GRC grows

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage day to day construction activities of a fiber optic utility network.
• Work directly with the market manager to ensure safe and quality construction practices are being met by our internal and sub contract crews.
• You will be in the field working alongside the crews 75% of your day.
• Field verify all construction progress as the work is completed.
• Field verification entails using a utility locator to identify depth and offsets of all newly placed conduit, vaults, etc.
• Collect pictures, bore logs, and other data from crews to support customer Quality Control requirements.
• Learn and apply all quality metrics to ongoing and completed work to ensure that finished construction product meets customer, municipality, and environmental specifications and requirements.
• Night work (shifts) on rotation

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have at least 3 years’ experience working with and around directional drilling crews in the utility construction industry.
• Must have supervisory experience.
• Ability to work constructively with Environmental Monitors, DOT/OSHA, Municipalities, and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of utility construction practices and terminology.
• Able to read, interpret and adjust various construction drawings/prints.
• Experience with locating systems.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience in data management.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. The terrain is hilly, winding, and uneven.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong data entry skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Process and documentation orientation, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Experience with Google Suite and other data entry software.