Telecommunication Rates Manager jobs in Kansas

Description

Vision Utility Services, a communication construction company, is seeking a Project Field Manager for their Wichita, Kansas office. This hands-on position will oversee and coordinate various projects in the telecommunications construction field from start to finish, monitoring subcontracting crews, ensuring that schedules and budgets are followed.

• Provides leadership in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients or other involved parties; develops detailed description of jobs and materials necessary to complete project.
• Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.
• Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.
• Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the construction and maintenance of assigned structures and jobs.
• Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction.
• Oversees project negotiations, revisions, and additions and adherence by all parties.
• Collaborates with clients, supervisory staff to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction issues.
• Responsible for Quality Control on all jobs, ensuring the installation and cleanup meets the customer’s standards.
• Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, and subcontractors.
• Oversees the Topeka facility, assuring that maintenance is ongoing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of cable construction contracts, plans, drawings, specifications, and regulations.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.

Education and Experience:

• At least three years of construction experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Must have visual acuity to inspect equipment and be able to distinguish different colors on drawings and on wires, cables, pipes, paint, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• May require travel.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.

· Must be able to hear well enough to receive verbal instructions from a distance.