FICOA Communications is a broadband contracting company located in Buford, Georgia. We specialize in construction, technical support, and maintenance of Coax and Fiber Optic networks. We conduct maintenance on legacy network components, implement new technology for network upgrades, fiber integration and overlays, and all types of outside and inside plant construction for the telecommunications industry. We are seeking experienced Construction/Project Manager, who meets minimum physical and aptitude requirements, and experience to advance career with an established and reputable company for over 30 years. We offer exceptional pay scales, vacation/holiday pay with additional incentives and benefits.
Job Description Job Responsibilities include but not limited to: · Manage projects all sizes of projects through completion with strong ability to manage multiple projects at once. · Responsible for building strong client relationships, manage customer expectations to crews effectively in a timely manner. · Possess good communication skills and ability coordinate multiple crews. · Work with customer in resolving project deficiencies, damage claims and escalations. · Maintain weekly reports, trackers, cost controls, invoicing backup for each project. · Extensive experience in performing aerial utility pole line construction, UG construction and coaxial splicing per safety guidelines. · Train- Coax/Fiber systems and diagnose network related problems. · Train employees on construction, coax splicing, how to utilize specialized test equipment to troubleshoot networks. · Manage work force to perform pole transfers, set anchors, and rearrange existing pole attachments to clear power violations. · Manage, enforce, and communicate compliance with OSHA and industry safety requirements. · Work in high traffic conditions with the ability to conduct crews to properly setup signs/cones, control and direct traffic. · Ensure work is completed in a neat, safe and professional manner per company guidelines. · Possess good planning, multitasking, organizational and logical problem-solving skills. · Highly motivated and willingness to adapt to all types of high level work schedules. · Manage and work emergency responses when storm damage or disasters which cause network outages. Position Requirements: · Able to perform some physical labor when necessary (lift in excess 50 pounds) in outdoor weather environments. · Be able to coordinate or assist crews in proximity of primary, secondary line voltages and other hazards. · Understand how to operate utility bucket trucks and aerial lifts on utility pole lines per industry safety guidelines. · Ability to work in confined spaces when necessary. · Enforce proper use of PPE provided to crews and that work force follow safety procedures. · Ability to work with specialized test equipment, hand tools and all types of motorized equipment necessary to complete projects. · Ability to potentially travel from time to time on special projects. · Transport cable reel trailers and other construction equipment to job sites with provided utility service trucks when required. · On-call, Maintenance Window (12-6am) and potential weekend work when required to maintain project schedules. Experience and other requirements: · General computer skills to generate work reports and maintain provided project trackers · Ability to assess all types of job conditions and hazards prior to crews performing work · Possess good communications skills and leadership abilities · Assist in maintaining tool inventory, vehicle checklists and logs · Possess a valid driver license with a clean driving record · Able to read blueprints, design prints, SOW’s, create as-builts, and product training manuals · Pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening · Willingness to work inside maintenance window (12am-6am) from time to time, when required · Strong experience in Broadband construction and maintenance Candidates that possess construction qualifications and project experience may apply. FICOA offers medical benefits and 401k after 90 days with company. We offer performance-based incentives based on company projections and timelines being met by employee. Additional compensation will be offered for work conducted on emergencies when required. Salary is negotiable.
