Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Location : Piscataway, NJ, US, 08854

Brand : Lightpath

Job Summary

The Construction Manager plays a critical project leadership role in the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure. The Construction Manager is the single point of contact for assigned construction projects from initial cost estimation through final as-built documentation and customer activation.

Conduct field and site surveys to establish the most cost and time efficient plans for the deployment of Lightpath telecommunications infrastructure. Ensure accurate and acceptable construction prints are developed and follow relevant internal procedures to bid and award construction work to vendors. Schedule, supervise and inspect internal and / or vendor crews performing outside and inside plant telecommunications infrastructure to deliver Lightpath services to commercial and municipal customers. Also, Construction Managers maintain the budget for each build and with the Project Manager are a consistent and visible face to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble detailed and accurate cost estimates for upcoming construction projects.
• Administrate the project budget : ensuring visibility and accountability to on-budget performance throughout the project life cycle.
• Prepare detailed scopes of work and follow company processes for bids and vendor awards.
• Establish project timeline and oversee daily activities of vendor and / or internal resources to deliver on-time performance for our customers.
• Ensure project visibility is sufficient through diligent application of company systems and tools such as Oracle and Netcracker.
• Demonstrate superior customer service skills; maintaining the highest standard of professionalism at all customer facing meetings, surveys, inspections, etc.
• Support the ROW team in the timely acquisition of municipal and utility licenses and permits.
• Ensure the timely processing of project documentation in accordance with all internal policies and procedures : PO's, Invoices, as-builts, etc.
• Secure any Certificates of Insurance required from vendors.
• Provide regular accurate updates on construction status to key internal stakeholders, customers, and within Lightpath systems and tolls such as Netcracker or a GIS based system.
• Participate in network maintenance and repair activities as required.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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