Field Engineering Manager - Construction jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Construction Manager - Colorado Springs, CO

Welcome to Bonfire Infrastructure Group, a family of companies that exist to eradicate digital inequity through the power of superior broadband planning, engineering, construction, and fiber operations. We aren’t that formal, so you can just call us Bonfire! We believe that broadband is for all—not for some.
We are a collection of talented and diverse individuals, united behind a singular purpose to ensure that every person has access to affordable broadband, because it makes their lives better.

We are a values-driven business that hires and inspires with these core values. Our people embrace innovation and lead by example, transforming our digital landscape into something that supports the greater good. At Bonfire, you can make a difference, you can create your own path, you can be challenged in an environment that rewards grit and ingenuity. When we say we are a values-driven organization, it isn’t just talk. As a company we follow the EOS methodology which supports our growth and ensures that our purpose, our core values and our employees are aligned to our work efforts. That’s the Bonfire way!

Our values:

• Our Commitment: We create passionate supporters of our clients so we can deliver on our greater purpose.
• Character Matter: We treat everyone with respect, honesty and dignity.
• Be the Fuel: We learn, grow, and push ourselves to be better.
• Collaborate, Don’t Isolate: We are transparent with our ideas without ego or agenda.

Job Summary:

The Construction Manager is responsible for supporting our leaders, managers, and employees. They will be a champion of our culture and core values. The Construction Manager must be knowledgeable and able to function at a professional level in all aspects of Outside Plant Telecommunications activities, which includes safety culture development, people leadership, and financial/schedule management. The position reports to the Area Construction Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Overseeing telecommunications construction projects.
• Project Coordination.
• Collaborating with field operations inspectors, project managers, engineers & construction personnel.
• Material management.
• Contract Field Management/Inspection to include the following:
• Inspecting subcontractors work in the field.
• Verifying work is being completed to Bonfire and permitting jurisdictions standards.
• Overseeing fiber optic placement to include (Plowing, Trenching, Boring, Micro-Trenching, Fiber Pulling, Fiber Splicing, and Fiber Testing).
• Daily production reporting.
• Safety.
• QA/QC.
• Problem-solving to address delays, emergencies, or other issues.
• Comply with safety, permitting and legal requirements.
• Reporting progress to Bonfire & clients.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• 10 years of relevant and progressive work experience overseeing telecommunications fiber projects to include the following:
• Permitting
• Construction
• Installation and turn-up (TTU)
• Experience with telecommunication fiber projects to include:
• Long Haul
• Middle Mile
• Last Mile or FTTH (Fiber to The Home)
• Strong grasp of OSP Telecommunication Construction deliverables
• Understanding OSP fiber construction to include plowing, trenching, boring, micro-trenching, and aerial installation
• Understanding Gigabit Passive Optical Networks (GPON/XGS-PON) products and technologies
• Understanding Rights of Way (ROW) and permitting deliverables
• CDOT
• County
• Municipality
• Forest Service
• BLM
• Railroad
• Special Use
• Environmental

Additional Details:

At a minimum, a personal background check, education verification, employment verification, motor vehicle background check, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever worked or applied for any jurisdiction permits under State, County, CDOT, or traffic control?
• Have you led or developed any safety programs or methods in the construction programs?
• Have you ever worked or oversaw underground or aerial utility construction?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• utility construction: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person