Fiber Construction Manager

Company: Collabera
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 21, 2025

Job Description:

Client Industry: Telecommunication

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Title: Fiber Construction Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90017 / Irvine, CA 92618
Rates: $40-45/hr
Duration: 12 Months
Description:
This is a fleet role, and will require the worker to drive a company vehicle. This will be a utility truck and they will take the vehicle home daily.
Location: LA/Irvine, CA area. Most of the work will be in the Los Angeles area and it is the preferred location of the candidate.
This is office and field work (50% in the office and 50% in the field). Please ensure candidates are comfortable with both.
Expenses: cell and internet
Top Skills: Outside Plant, Excel skills (lots of navigation) and use the tool.
Fiber Side - Construction Manager
Position Summary:
Position requires experience with outside plant and inside plant cable construction in aerial and underground facilities, with a thorough knowledge of all issues related to local and state permitting, pole and conduit licensing procedures from Utilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Position also requires the capability to manage multiple construction contractors. From project qualification and design through punch-list and close-out, the Fiber Construction Manager will ensure that projects are completed to client and internal specification, on time, and within budget.
Essential Job Functions:
Work hand in hand with Fiber Engineers and Construction Supervisors.


Manage all external vendors necessary for timely completion and within budget.


Conduct initial constructability review in accordance with project specifications.


Develop Construction Bid Package and competitively bid project to subcontractors.


Manage development of permit and construction plans.


Order and track delivery of 3rd party materials.


Oversee site construction, managing schedule and subcontractors to customer and internal requirements.


Coordinate all construction activities with local and state agencies with regards to permitting and licensing.


Attend company and client status meetings.


Provides communication on milestones, on time delivery, and general updates to leadership and project management/service delivery resources within the organization.


Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.


Act as safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site ensuring compliance with safety program and related workmanship practices.


Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure receiving competitive rates for quality work.


Responsible to negotiate costs within scope of project, hold Vendor accountable to ensure budget is maintained; ensure Project Managers and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost.


Responsible to problem solve issues that may occur onsite and make recommendations based on priority and need to ensure the project and budget are maintained.


Ensure all work is completed in accordance with construction standards, processes, and procedures.



Education/Certifications
High school diploma or equivalent


Minimum 2 year technical degree or equivalent work experience


A valid driver's license required



Experience/Minimum Requirements
One (1) to three (3) years construction experience, one (1) to three (3) years direct telecommunications experience with three (3) years of supervisory contractor construction experience preferred


Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) preferred


Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing Grounding and Bonding Tests, RF Sweep test, OTDR, Optical Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing preferred


Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred



Other Skills/Abilities
Preference will be given to candidates with BSCE, or equivalent work experience


Excellent organizational/administrative skills


Strong project management skills with attention to details


Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity


Strong MS Office (Excel, Visio, Word and PowerPoint) skills


Ability to thrive in a dynamic problem solving environment


Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment


Strong communication skills


Basic telecommunications experience/knowledge


PMP certification a plus


A positive attitude and desire to deliver exceptional results for our customers


Personal commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development



Working Conditions:
Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions, 50% of the time. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions 50% of the time

Keywords: Collabera, Florence-Graham , Fiber Construction Manager, Executive , Los Angeles, California