Utility Construction Supervisor

Position Category: Safety Sensitive

Position Summary

• The supervisor will have extensive knowledge of underground utility construction operations including equipment types, operating and laboring skills, and safety operations/requirements, and so forth.
• This role will be the direct supervision of the company's in-house field construction crews and their subcontractors. This role will be overseeing underground fiber and utility installation projects of various sizes and scopes of work. Knowledge of the telecom industry, a strong work ethic, and making safety a top priority are key success factors in this role.
• Plan, organizes, and oversees the construction of telecom projects being performed by in-house field crews and subcontractors. Participates in the conceptual development of construction projects and oversees its organization, scheduling, inventory and materials, and implementation. This position formulates company policies and ensures adherence.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with Management and Subcontractors to plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with utility construction projects.
• Oversees project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications. Confer with Management and Subcontractors to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Initiate and maintain connections with owners and other contacts, such as engineers, municipalities, vendors, and internal team members to facilitate project activities.
• Monitor and control projects through administrative direction to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent company in project meetings, safety meetings, and attend strategy meetings.
• May request supplies and materials to complete project.
• Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, budgets, financial estimates, and scheduling and report to upper management.
• Ensure compliance with building and safety codes, safety inspections, city guidelines, and local and state regulations.
• Is a subject matter expert in quality control to ensure projects are performed in adherence to project plans and drive change, improvements, and escalated corrections when issues are found.

Success Factors/job Competencies

• Ability to travel nationwide.
• Ability to create and update construction schedules.
• Initiative (Self-Starter) with seeking efficiencies of processes.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and self-directed.
• Ability to give direction, adapt to change, and establish relationships.
• Strong time-management skills, accountability, and prioritization skills.
• Strong team player and positive attitude.
• Ability to manage through conflict, complexity, and problem solving.
• Ability to review and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of public safety and security issues and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail Oriented – a high level of attention to detail is required.

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent.
• 2-3+ years’ experience in underground utility construction.
• 1-2+ years’ supervising experience.
• Proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point), with aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Valid Driver License required – Class A CDL Preferred
• Background investigation and Pre-Employment Drug Screen required.

Working Conditions/Environment: This position operates in an office and field environment. Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling, and driving. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Regular exposure to all weather conditions, especially hot, humid and/or rainy spring, summer, and fall weather, combined with regular work time indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Assume responsibility for work outcomes and results of other workers. May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels on sites of projects being managed or coordinated. When working onsite, will be required to wear common protective of safety equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and safety vest

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for his or her job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.