OSP Construction Supervisor (Broadband Fiber to the Home)

NRTC is Member Driven and Technology Focused – providing solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated broadband, managed services, smart grid, mobile and video solutions. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 800 employees operating out of eight office locations.   

Job Summary

OSP Construction Supervisor is the on-site supervisor of all inspectors of their assigned project. The Construction Supervisor is expected to provide guidance to lower-level Inspectors. They supervise the physical construction of aerial and underground fiber as well as any FWA buildings and towers and are responsible for interacting with construction contractor Supervisors. The Construction Supervisor assists the OSP Manager with meeting project timelines, customer expectations, managing the project team, and interfacing with the construction contract supervisors.  

Responsibilities

• Project coordination including attending weekly meetings 

• Complete and manage daily Inspector scheduling 

• QC all Invoicing and Staking sheet documentation prior to releasing to OSP Manager 

• QC weekly construction totals and overall project completion 

• Effectively communicate with contractors any project needs 

• Effectively manage all levels of inspectors, contractors, and sub-contractors 

• Conduct and Manage Inspector training, queries, or concerns 

• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the OSP Manager to ensure effective operation of the OSP Department 

• Ability to seamlessly fill-in for OSP Manager, if required, in limited role 

• Provide guidance with engineered construction maps and assist in design change requests 

• Design fiber routes to include railroad, river, and highway crossings while working closely with the client and permitting team 

• Have a strong working knowledge of fiber splicing and Fiber Splicing Plans (FSP) when assisting clients with project/subscriber additions 

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• OSP fiber construction experience with emphasis on rural markets 

• RUS and NESC guidelines knowledge 

• Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external contacts 

• Strong time management skills 

• Ability to set priorities, gather information, and pay attention to detail 

• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

• Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills 

• Advance record keeping skills 

Minimum Education and Experience

• 8+ years industry experience (external) 

• Supervisor experience a plus 

Physical Demands

• Work is typically performed outdoors 

• Travel will be required 

Disclaimer: The above job description summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. The order in which responsibilities, duties and skills are listed is not significant.

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