Construction Manager - Waco, United States - Unite Private Networks

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    Unite Private Networks (UPN) is searching for a dynamic and experienced Construction Manager to work within our Waco, TX market.

    This position provides leadership to the entire network delivery team and provides technical expertise to Sales, OSP, & PMO groups. The Construction Manager (CM) ensures standardized and improved processes and procedures are maintained during all phases of circuit delivery to new customers.The CM establishes relationships and infrastructure to support new markets, acts as primary interface with local jurisdictions for franchises, with utilities for pole attachment and conduit agreements, with each states one-call system, DOH/DOT, Railroad companies, and other utility owners. The CM serves as a single point of contact for all reporting on multiple programs for work in their assigned areas. The CM ensures all projects are completed in a safe, accurate, timely and efficient manner. The job holder of this position is on call 24x7x365 days ready to respond to service outages and is among the first responders for emergency events.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Minimum of five (5) years technical experience working in Engineering, Construction, or Operations.
    • Must have knowledge of utility construction in all of the following areas: aerial installation, underground installation, and fiber splicing.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelors degree in a technical field or equivalent job experience
    • Excellent computer skills working in the Microsoft office suite, Google Earth (KMZ), EBS, Site Tracker, M4/CV fiber mapping, WFM, and ICMS.
    • Strong understanding of OSHA rules; National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements; and Federal, State (DOT/DOH), and local (municipality) regulations.
    • A safe driving record.
    • Proven project management skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects in various geographical areas.
    • Technical expertise in fiber optic systems and construction methods.
    • Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

    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:

    • dental, vision insurance
    • insurance
    • match
    • and gym reimbursements
    • paid holidays, floating holidays
    • 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.