Specialist 2, Construction

Construction Technician

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Responsible for overseeing / monitoring the activities of construction technicians and / or contractors to ensure new construction, repair, and system maintenance activities are completed in accordance with established standards. Administers some aspects of construction activities, including materials, labor, and resource allocation planning. Acts as lead in teams and projects. Has developed knowledge and skills in own discipline. Still acquiring higher level skills. Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensures the execution of overhead / underground construction duties such as : placing hard-line cables, frame and strand poles, transfer facilities between poles, place cable in joint trench, and safe operation of construction vehicles and cable trailers.
• Investigates and monitors accurate record keeping with regards to project start, milestone dates, production logs, material costs, and labor expenditures.
• Instructs work site safety standards; conducts work site visits to ensure compliance with safety standards and participates in regular safety meetings with the crew.
• Ensures that resources (i.e. vehicles, equipment, and inventory) are maintained in proper working order.
• Supports specialists and leadership team with coordination of projects.
• Generates logs and reports on construction, projects, materials, and expenditures.
• Reviews, resolves, follows-up customer request and complaints.
• Monitors performance of construction crew to established goals and objectives.
• Advises, trains, and guides technicians.
• Assists with the annual plant construction budget.
• Performs on the field ride-out / walk-out of project sites for the purpose of surveying, gathering and recording details, finding solutions, monitoring progress, performing post-construction review.
• Coordinates all phases of construction projects including pre-construction meetings, site surveys, permit and license applications, make-ready, design and documentation, material procurement, contract labor requirements, and plant activation.
• Oversees the activity of subcontractors.
• Meets and interacts with government / town officials and representatives from utilities, contractors, outside agencies, consultants and internal business partners.
• Provides technical advice and engineering support to other departments including procurement, warehouse, legal, government relations, and design center functions.
• Develops cost estimates for a project, monitors job costs, evaluates change orders and controls the cost of work in progress to budget.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Codes
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to :

Disclaimer :

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills :

Microsoft Office; Troubleshooting; Construction; Construction Projects

Base pay is one part of the total rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class benefits to eligible employees.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

2-5 Years

Job Family Group : Field Operations