Supervisor OSP Construction - Circet USA

Circet USA is an industry leading provider of Network Services solutions in North America. Our experienced workforce of over 2,000 professionals is skilled at planning, consulting, engineering, construction, program management and combined engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) solutions to meet our customer’s rapidly changing infrastructure needs. We offer the most comprehensive solutions in the industry across ISP, OSP, Wireline, and Wireless.

Our customers include telecom service providers, MSO’s, cloud service providers, and utilities. With nearly 50 years of experience, we have the ability to customize solutions to meet our customer’s unique needs.

The Supervisor OSP Construction directly manages and oversees all aspects of multiple OSP construction and maintenance projects, in support of an overall OSP program, within the assigned geographic or customer territory, from conception to completion.  This includes development of OSP construction projects and oversight of each project’s organization, scheduling, implementation, and completion; material and equipment management; budget management; and responsibility to collaboratively work with and support others contributing to OSP construction project, whether employees or external vendors.  This position is responsible for managing direct reports, as assigned, and for overseeing performance by vendors. Travel requirements vary by project, can be up to 75%  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Manage day to day activities for multiple assigned OSP construction projects:
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems as part of individual OSP projects.
• Prepare and submit performance requirements, material needs, timing information, budget estimates and other operational documents in support of KGPCo proposals and quotes.
• Prepare proposals and quotes.
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
• Schedule OSP construction projects in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Study OSP construction project specifications to determine appropriate construction methods and needs.
• Obtain necessary permits and licenses.
• Manage and track inventory, materials and equipment including project specific inventory, tools, vehicles, equipment and supplies.
• Determine labor requirements and engage with Human Resources to recruit, hire and/or re-assign employees to ensure adequate staffing levels are met.
• Direct and supervise subordinate employees and vendors involved in managing and performing day to day OSP Construction activities.
• Select, coordinate and oversee vendors that complete specific pieces of OSP construction projects, such as tower crews, line crews, splicing crews, subcontractors, staff augmentation providers, landscapers, painters or plumbers.
• Meet contractual conditions of performance set by customer.
• Monitor budget and input data for systems to prepare progress and cost tracking reports for internal and external use.
• Monitor OSP construction progress, make adjustments necessary to meet deadlines, specifications, building codes, safety codes and other applicable regulations and input data for systems to prepare progress reports for internal and external use.
• Investigate damage, accidents, emergencies and delays; determine and take action to mitigate impact
• Confer with employees, vendors, customers, owners, architects and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Be familiar with KGPCo safety and quality programs and manage OSP construction projects according to applicable safety requirements.
• Monitor projects to be sure site safety inspections are conducted and ensure safety and quality guidelines are followed by employees and vendors.
• Regularly and continuously review the work progress for each OSP construction project.
• Analyze, manage and mitigate risks.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
• Hire full-time and temporary laborers to contribute to each project.
• Approves timecards and time off requests from employees
• Approves expense reports from employees
• Possess valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Other duties, as assigned.

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:

o   Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

o   Industry Consensus Standards

o   KGPCo Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual

• Participate in job sit safety/hazard analysis

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years OSP construction experience of equivalent combination of education and training required.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in managing people and projects strongly desired
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once with no decline in customer service or quality control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Capable of interfacing well at all levels within a large organization and customer base.
• Exhibit personal power and leadership
• Exhibit self-awareness
• Exhibit a tendency for continuing education and self-improvement
• Exhibit enthusiasm and determination
• Exhibit industry awareness
• Exhibit exceptional organizational skills
• Exhibit the ability to live the KGPCo Values

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity