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Job Summary
Oversees/monitors the activities of Construction Technicians and/or contractors to ensure new construction, repair, and system maintenance activities are completed in accordance with established standards. Coordinates some aspects of construction activities, including materials, labor, and resource allocation planning. Acts as lead in teams and projects performing New Build Construction for West Michigan - SDU and MDU.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
Ensures the execution of overhead/underground construction duties such as: placing hard-line cables, frame and strand poles, transfer facilities between poles, place cable in joint trench, and safe operation of construction vehicles and cable trailers.
Investigates and monitors accurate record keeping with regards to project start, achievement dates, production logs, material costs, and labor expenditures.
Instructs work site safety standards; conducts work site visits to ensure compliance with safety standards and participates in regular safety meetings with the crew.
Ensures that resources (i.e. vehicles, equipment, and inventory) are maintained in proper working order.
Supports Specialists and leadership team with coordination of projects.
Generates logs and reports on construction, projects, materials, and expenditures.
Reviews, resolves, follows-up customer request and complaints.
Monitors performance of construction crew to established goals and objectives.
Advises, trains, and guides technicians.
Assists with the annual plant construction budget.
Performs on the field ride-out/walk-out of project sites for the purpose of surveying, gathering, and recording details, finding solutions, monitoring progress, performing post-construction review.
Coordinates all phases of construction projects including pre-construction meetings, site surveys, permit and license applications, make-ready, design and documentation, material procurement, contract labor requirements, and plant activation.
Oversees the activity of subcontractors.
Meets and interacts with Government/Town officials and representatives from Utilities, Contractors, outside agencies, consultants, and internal business partners.
Provides technical advice and engineering support to other departments including Procurement, Warehouse, Legal, Government Relations, and Design Center functions.
Develops cost estimates for a project, monitors job costs, evaluates change orders and controls the cost of work in progress to budget.
Knowledge of the National Electric Codes
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. It is vital to be able to work nights and weekends, and overtime.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are encouraged to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how your job is done.
Lead the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff - be hardworking learners, users and advocates of our groundbreaking technology, products, and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
We win as a team! - Make big things happen by working together and being open to new insights. Get results and growth.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors, and our communities!
Disclaimer:
This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.
Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Education
High School Diploma / GED
Relevant Work Experience
2-5 Years
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