Network Construction Manager

Client: Telecommunications Service ProviderTitle: Network Construction ManagerDuration: 12 MonthsLocation: Indianapolis, IN; Louisville, KY; Cincinnati, OH area (100% Remote)Travel: 25% field support (to Indiana or KY), 75% office supportExpenses Covered: Mileage when traveling, monthly internet, and cell (standard charges)Top Skills Required:Vendor managementFiber splicing/splicing diagramsMS Excel (mid level)Office Construction Management experiencePrimary Candidate Experience/Abilities (Preferred):Fiber cable splicingOTDR testingFiber network designOSP and ISP fiber constructionConstruction/Splicing crew managementRole Overview:Responsible for the day-to-day administrative activities of the Fiber Network Construction team including creating PO's, creating CM's, reviewing invoices for accuracy, reviewing splice packages from Fiber Engineering, and fiber splicing within the assigned geographic area.The position will work with all team members on improving the quality of the billing processes, deliverables and the end-to-end splicing process.Common activities will involve area data identification, collection, analysis, and reporting; along with understanding operational business functions and processes.Each network construction team is expected to maintain open communication across all areas of the business and work as a unit with consistency while building, implementing, and restoring or maintaining services; cognizant of fostering the vision and values of Client.This position is accountable for delivering key KPIs for their area of responsibility including but not limited to OpEx spend, MTTR, % On-Time Install, fiber complete for small cell, and installed enterprise revenue.Supports Network Construction Implementation team with assigned tasks, projects and could include, but is not limited to, the following: correspondence, administrative tasks (PO's, CM's & Invoicing), tracking project deliverables, dates and monitoring deadlines, provides regular and timely reports highlighting variances as they arise.Responsibilities:Prepares and submits purchase orders and processes contractor invoices for OSP and ISP splicing functions.Assists with project financials and milestone management, such as forecasting, issuing and receiving on vendor POs, invoicing on customer POs, tracking and resolving past due invoices.Provide additional administrative support as required.Communicates issues to management prior to reaching critical status.Develops progress reports, tracks progress and identifies/resolves obstacles.Assists with ad hoc reporting requests.Review splicing design packages and distribute as necessaryCommunicate with vendors concerning fiber splicing work and billingUnderstanding service delivery and close out packagesEducation/Certifications:High School degreeA valid driver's license requiredExperience/Minimum Requirements:Minimum three (3) years of telecommunications/wireless construction experienceGeneral knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) for SCS.Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing OTDR and Power MeterGeneral knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards.Other Skills/Abilities:Knowledge of budget development and executionKnowledge of construction management processAbility to read and understand blueprintsAbility to direct and diagnose workflow problems, critical paths and institute remediesCustomer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach and strong interpersonal skillsStrong computer skills - MS Office, Smartsheet, Excel and project managementsoftware knowledgeWorking Conditions:Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions 25% of the time.Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions 75% of the time.PDN-9f19ce90-ad41-496b-91c4-d6009ae96a4f