Construction & Engineering Manager

Job Details

Description
"We Push the Boundaries of Possibilities for our Communities."
Overview of the Position Responsibilities
: The Manager of Construction & Engineering leads engineering and construction efforts to ensure projects are planned and executed with safety, by the deadlines, within budget, and with the quality expected by Bluepeak. If this sounds exciting, please read on.

Be part of our innovation- building and delivering a fiber-rich internet connection to people's doorsteps.

What You Will Do

• Leads a team responsible for managing the strand mapping, design, new build construction, line extensions, joint trench, cable relocation, pole maintenance, permitting, and as-built mapping. Evaluates specifications to plan procedures, starting and completion times, and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Director subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Owns passings goal and overall market success based on completion of construction within budget and forecast.
• Leads communication efforts with local, state, and federal municipality and agencies.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules including but not limited to QC, redlining, auditing splice records and delivering accurate documentation to operations.
• Ensures timely follow-up and resolution of customer damage complaints.
• Prepares/Reviews reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules accordingly.
• Conducts construction activities within federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations.
• Leads a team in accordance with the Bluepeak's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.
• All other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field and/or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years' experience in the telecommunication/cable industry strongly preferred.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Mastered the ability to review and interpret maps, plan sets/drawings and diagrams for fiber construction. Knowledge of Make-Ready Construction.
• Effective time management with the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to articulate ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively. Adept at identifying potential project roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to work with different internal and external functional groups and levels of employees to achieve results effectively and professionally.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in changing and/or challenging situations.
• MS Office Suite: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, Access, and OneNote.
• Test analysis, power meters, OTDR platforms, GIS systems and fiber asset management systems.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and other related design/GIS software.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to bend, twist, push, pull, crawl, reach, stand, climb, and walk in construction areas.
• Required to use hands, handle objects and paperwork.
• Required to use close vision and be able to focus.
• Required to refrain from personal use of technology during working hours.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Required to work in loud construction environments.
• Must be able to pass MVR and have a valid driver's license.

Why Work at Bluepeak?

• Competitive Compensation + Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and 401(k)
• Generous Vacation and Paid Sick Time + Paid Holidays and Personal Days
• Professional Development with an Emphasis on Internal Promotion.
• Employee Discounts on Bluepeak Services, Including Internet
• Progressive and inclusive work culture in which our team has the flexibility, support, and resources to be successful in their careers

About Us
We believe that the size of the city shouldn't determine the quality of the technology. That's why we are building for you: Faster, more reliable, and without the things that get in the way of great service—like red tape, hidden fees, and slow response times. And with up to 5 gigabits of speed for residential customers and 10 gigabits for businesses, we are whole new ballgame- from internet to TV, to connecting every device in your home, to powering your business, we're not only providing the best fiber connections in your community, but we're also meeting the growing needs for how you live.

Bluepeak provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• This is a safety sensitive role and as such all candidates must pass a drug test, inclusive of marijuana, regardless of medical marijuana license status.