Ziply Fiber

Construction Project Administrator

Ziply Fiber  •  $70k - $113k/yr  •  Moscow, ID (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


Position Title:

Construction Project Administrator


Base Salary:

$70,200 to $113,400 annually DOE


Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible
spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly
performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement
programs.


Ziply Fiber is a local internet service
provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the
communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation,
a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans
that put customers in charge.


As our state-of-the-art fiber
network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and
realize our goals.


Our Company Values:


  • Genuinely Caring:

    We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and
    full attention.

  • Empowering You:

    We help customers choose what is best for
    them, and we support employees in
    implementing new ideas and solutions.

  • Innovation and Improvement:

    We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each
    other. 

  • Earning Your Trust:

    We build trust through clear, honest, human
    communication.


Job Summary


The Construction Project Administrator (CPA)
role is critical to ensuring outside plant (OSP) construction work is performed
to industry standards and meets requirements for cost and engineering
expectations. The CPA is responsible for both inspecting the work of Ziply
Fiber OSP contractors and guiding the work efforts of contract inspectors in
the CPA’s region to ensure all OSP work meets cost, timeline, and quality
expectations for customers.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities


The Essential Duties and Responsibilities
listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended
to reflect all duties performed.


Field Inspections & Compliance


·

Perform aerial and underground inspections along with audits of
contractors performing inspections, corrections, and foreign pole transfers in
accordance with the NESC and Ziply standards.


·

Act as the first-level field approval for necessary changes found in
field. Partner with Engineering and vendor team regarding potential solutions.


Contractor Oversight & Dispatch


·

Assign and dispatch work to contract inspectors via email or through
online database applications, with the ability to assist the contract
inspectors in resolving NESC or FPT complex issues.


·

Perform training of contract personnel in the accepted aerial plant
inspection and correction methods used by Ziply, as well as the associated
field software applications.


Process Improvement & Technology Enablement


·

Involved in the development, trials, and implementation of new
processes, process documentation, web applications, and field software
involving NESC inspections and corrections, and pole transfer work.


Issue Resolution & Community Coordination


·

Issue/dispute resolution: partner with vendor team to resolve issues
that arise during the construction process. Bore-throughs, tree trimming, and
other complaints with citizens impacted by the fiber deployment.


·

Serve as a Municipality liaison, working with various municipalities
regarding permitting, traffic control, and other concerns regarding the overall
impact of OSP work within the community.


Financial & Cross‑Functional Support


·

Perform invoice processing, work within project workflow databases to
review and process vendor invoicing adhering to Ziply accounting guidelines.


·

Support Ziply Fiber values, works with team members across several
disciplines including Business and Consumer, Network Services, various customer
groups including homebuilders, general contractors, and sub-contractors.


Other Duties


·

Performs
other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization

.


Required Qualifications


  • High school diploma or GED.

  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience in outside
    plant (OSP) construction and/or OSP engineering.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, and
    PowerPoint; and proficient/comfortable with Microsoft Excel to include the
    development of forms, the use of internal and external hyperlinks, as well
    as simple functions and their structure (i.e. COUNT, COUNTIF, SUBTOTAL,
    SUM, etc.).


·

Must possess and maintain a valid
State Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.


·

Must complete a pre-employment drug
screening.


Preferred
Qualifications

:


·

Bachelor’s
Degree in a relevant field.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


  • Knowledge of the NESC, OSP construction
    techniques, telecom industry OSP best practices, and overall maintenance
    of a safe job site is a must; with the ability to determine cost effective
    solutions to bring into compliance complex aerial cable problems.

  • Ability to work with other team members to ensure
    timely completion, quality work and safe working practices throughout the
    labor and billing cycle.

  • Ability to learn the current Ziply
    construction unit coding is required in the contract inspection position.

  • Ability and desire to continuously learn new
    systems and applications.

  • Intermediate understanding of the as-built
    process for closing out OSP construction projects.

  • Basic understanding of the NJUNS database and
    familiarity of joint use processes.

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced
    environment.

  • Possess strong leadership and decision-making
    skills.

  • Ability to influence others to meet project
    objectives.

  • Ability to work independently and apply sound
    judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations.

  • Ability to multi-task and collaborate
    effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines.

  • Strong verbal and written communication,
    attention to detail, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work within critical deadlines.

  • Ability to adjust to rapidly changing
    priorities and schedules.

  • Ability to provide excellent customer service.

  • Effective conflict resolution skills.


Work Authorization


Applicants must be currently authorized to work
in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.


Physical Requirements


The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Essential and marginal functions may require
maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking,
or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a
comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. This role
involves driving up to 15%of the time within a specific region or territory and
requires the ability to safely perform all functions of operating a motor
vehicle.


Work Environment


Work is performed in an office setting with
exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer,
keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work is primarily a
modern office setting.


Diverse Workforce / EEO


Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer.
Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color,
religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
veteran status, and the presence of a non-job-related handicap or disability or
any other legally protected status.


Ziply Fiber requires a pre-employment
background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a
preemployment drug screening.


Ziply Fiber is a drug free workplace.

Ziply Fiber

About Ziply Fiber

At Ziply Fiber, we believe every part of our region deserves fast, reliable internet access, including rural and underserved areas that have been historically overlooked by internet service providers. Since we launched in 2020, we’ve been rebuilding and expanding our locally owned and operated, purpose-built fiber network to meet the demands of today and generations to come.

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Kirkland
Year Founded
2020
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