Fiber Network Construction Manager

Job Summary: This is a fleet position that requires special training and insurance. A company car will be assigned for this role. Location is Indiana, Kentucky, or Southern Ohio (Cincinnati area). The role is 100% remote but based in one of the listed regions. Work is 20% office support and 80% field support. Travel is mostly day travel with first-shift hours of 8 hours per day. Quarterly team meetings are required. This may be a temp-to-perm opportunity. Monthly internet and cell expenses are covered for standard charges. Core Experience and Skills: - Fiber cable splicing - OTDR testing - Fiber network design - OSP and ISP fiber construction - Construction and splicing crew management - Power utility make-ready work with NESC knowledge - Underground utility location and re-routing - Utility pole proposal management using SPANS, NJUNS, or Katapult Requirements: - High school diploma required - A valid driver's license required - Minimum of 3 years of telecommunications or wireless construction experience - General knowledge of outside plant construction techniques for aerial and underground work - Familiarity with OTDR and power meter test equipment and testing techniques - General knowledge of NESC, NEC, and OSHA standards - Knowledge of budget development and execution - Knowledge of construction management processes - Ability to read and understand blueprints - Ability to diagnose workflow problems, manage critical paths, and implement remedies - Strong customer service orientation with problem-solving and interpersonal skills - Strong computer skills with MS Office, Smartsheet, Excel, and project management software Role Overview: - Manage day-to-day administrative activities for the Fiber Network Construction team - Create purchase orders, create change management items, review invoices, and review splice packages - Perform fiber splicing within the assigned geographic area - Improve billing quality, deliverables, and end-to-end splicing processes with the team - Identify, collect, analyze, and report area data to support operations - Maintain open communication across the business to support build, implementation, restoration, and maintenance - Deliver area KPIs including OpEx spend, MTTR, percent on-time install, fiber complete for small cell, and installed enterprise revenue Responsibilities: - Prepare and submit purchase orders and process contractor invoices for OSP and ISP construction - Assist with project financials and milestones including forecasting, issuing and receiving on vendor POs, invoicing on customer POs, and resolving past due invoices - Provide administrative support for correspondence, PO, CM, invoicing, tracking deliverables, and monitoring deadlines - Communicate issues to management before they reach critical status - Develop progress reports, track progress, and identify or resolve obstacles - Assist with ad hoc reporting requests - Review construction design packages and distribute as needed - Communicate with vendors regarding fiber construction work and billing - Understand service delivery and permitting or licensing requirements for closeout packages