Construction Technician

Unite Private Networks (UPN) is searching for a dynamic and experienced Construction Technician to work within our Albuquerque, NM market.

This role does require availability to work nights and weekends, as needed.

Role Overview :

The Construction Technician will oversee the construction activities that take place on the worksite and will be primarily responsible for the supervision of construction contractors in the field.

The Construction Technician will plan, implement, and oversee construction efforts at several work sites within their designated market.

The Construction Technician will report on field progress to the Construction Manager and / or Project Manager to ensure all projects are completed within the parameters set forth in the estimated timeline.

The CT will be responsible for the quality of construction activities and ensure company standards and best practices are being used throughout the construction cycle.

Required Qualifications :

• Minimum of 1 years of fiber, Telecommunications, ROW, or relevant construction experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Ability to effectively lead a crew to the completion of and in conformance with schedule, customer requirements and budget guidelines.
• Excellent understanding of construction and permitting prints.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting inventory / material usage during construction cycle.
• Assist with the identification and troubleshooting of construction problems and offer timely and safe solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good planning and organization skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Some travel will be expected, both overnight and daily travel
• Basic experience using Microsoft Excel formulations, Word, Outlook.

About United Private Networks (UPN) :

Unite Private Networks (UPN) provides fiber-optic communications infrastructure services to schools, governments, carriers, data centers, hospitals, and enterprise business customers.

Service offerings include dark and lit fiber, private line, optical Ethernet, Internet access, FiberVoice, DDoS Protection, SD-WAN, and other customized solutions.

UPN currently serves over 300 communities across 21 states, with 12,000 fiber route miles and 9,500 end customer sites. UPN is also one of the largest providers of fiber WAN services to K-12 school districts in the U.

S, serving more than 250 school districts, connecting nearly 2 million students. Headquartered in the Kansas City, MO metro area, UPN has been providing customer-focused communications solutions since 1998.

Benefits Overview :

• Unite Private Networks (UPN) offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include :
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Vacation / PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
• Volunteer days, parental leave

Salary is commensurate upon education and experience. Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity should submit their cover letter and resume.

UPN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.