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OSP Construction Specialist III

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Salary: $32.79-$37.88/hr

Company Information:

In the exploding business of modern telecommunications, SRI is at the forefront of this expansion by helping companies build, integrate & staff their cutting-edge networks. SRI is proud to only work with the largest service providers in the country which gives us endless opportunities for business and personal growth!

Description of Role:

SRI Telecom is seeking a OSP Construction Specialist with relevant project coordination experience to contribute to all areas of expertise with various cross functional project teams. The successful specialist is responsible for overseeing/monitoring the field activities of Construction Technicians and/or contractors to ensure new construction, repair, and system maintenance activities are completed in accordance with established standards. Administers some aspects of construction activities, including materials, labor, and resource allocation planning. Acts as lead in teams and projects. Has developed knowledge and skills in own discipline. Still acquiring higher level skills. Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge.

Tasks:

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Investigates and monitors accurate record keeping with regards to project start, milestone dates, production logs, material costs, and labor expenditures.
• Develops cost estimates for a project, monitors job costs, evaluates change orders and controls the cost of work in progress to budget.
• Performs on the field ride-out/walk-out of project sites for the purpose of surveying, gathering, and recording details, finding solutions, monitoring progress, performing post-construction review.
• Ensures that resources (i.e., vehicles, equipment, and inventory) are maintained in proper working order.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Instructs work site safety standards; conducts work site visits to ensure compliance with safety standards and participates in regular safety meetings with the crew.
• Coordinates all phases of construction projects including pre-construction meetings, site surveys, permit and license applications, make-ready, design and documentation, material procurement, contract labor requirements, and plant activation.
• Advises, trains, and guides technicians.
• Generates logs and reports on construction, projects, materials, and expenditures.
• Reviews, resolves, follows-up customer request and complaints.
• Monitor's performance of construction crew to established goals and objectives.
• Supports Specialists and leadership team with coordination of projects.
• Ensures the execution of overhead/underground construction duties such as: placing hardline cables, frame and strand poles, transfer facilities between poles, place cable in joint trench, and safe operation of construction vehicles and cable trailers.
• Oversees the activity of subcontractors.
• Meets and interacts with Government/Town officials and representatives from Utilities, Contractors, outside agencies, consultants, and internal business partners.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Be a Self-Starter who can work independently after proper training and mentorship.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Codes
• Ability to take ownership of jobs/tasks and drive to completion.
• Excel, Outlook skills required.
• Ability to learn new proprietary software, download and compare data skills required.
• Cross functional team coordination skills required.
• Project Management skills required.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday 7 am - 4 pm

Benefits:

SRI offers W-2 employment with access to a comprehensive benefits package such as Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401k, HSA and others!

Salary:

This position pays an average of $35.34/hour+ depending on experience.

Location: 15275

15 Summit Park Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15275