Job Title: Fibre Construction Manager
Location: Calgary, AB
Estimated Duration: 12 months
Our client, founded nearly 20 years ago in The East Coast of Canada, is a leading broadband service provider in Canada, with a particular focus on rural areas. For over a decade, they have has been delivering innovative fixed and mobile broadband solutions to rural customers across Canada. They offer voice and data communication services through their unique national fibre, wireless, and satellite networks.
They are committed to ensuring that all Canadians, regardless of their location, have access to fast, reliable broadband speeds and supporting infrastructure. We are looking to hire an experienced Fibre Construction Manager for an initial 12 month contract with excellent chance of being extended. Our client has plans to build well into 2027. Could be an opportunity for full time employment as well if head count allows.
Construction Manager, Fibre
As a member of the Fibre Construction team, the Construction Manager will oversee all physical and contractual aspects of projects related to the design and construction of fibre optic and FTTP networks.
The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of OLTs and experience working with municipalities. The Fibre Construction team uses a model where internal or third-party fibre optic network designs are contracted out to external construction teams for building and testing. Therefore, the Construction Project Manager must have excellent people and communication skills to motivate and
maintain effective communication between all stakeholders.
This position reports to the Deployment Manager, Fibre, with various locations across Alberta.
What You Will Do (Team Responsibilities):
- Work with Fibre Planners and Project Managers to validate designs.
- Assist in Client’s marketing efforts where appropriate and as directed by management.
- Assist management in final contract negotiations and in developing a shortlist of qualified contractors for future work.
- Assist in negotiations with municipalities and government departments for Municipal Access Agreements and right-of-way usage.
- Assist with managing OLT design and construction.
- Assist in contract negotiations with infrastructure owners (e.g., pole, duct owners) for the use of their infrastructure.
- Conduct contractor safety pre-qualifications as required.
- Gather applicable project safety documentation and certificates of insurance prior to project start.
- Ensure contract, project coding, and file structure are ready prior to project start.
- Ensure contractual obligations of the project are understood and met by all parties.
- Plan and organize work to meet project schedule deadlines and financial objectives.
- Manage Request for Information, Change Order Management process, and related reporting.
- Develop and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITP).
- Review applications for progress payment and approve invoicing in a timely manner.
- Perform field safety audits and quality inspections.
- Assist with the procurement of fibre construction materials.
- Consult with industry peers and stay abreast of new industry technologies and standards.
What You Need to Succeed (Individual Competencies):
- Engineering Degree (electrical or civil), Technologist Diploma (electrical or civil), Journeyman.
- Certificate for Communications Electrician, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4 to 7 years of fibre optics construction management experience.
- In-depth knowledge of fibre optic network construction techniques, construction equipment, and fibre optic network technologies for use in both outside plant and inside plant applications.
- Experience in the design and construction of FTTx networks.
- Experience managing fixed price, unit price, and time and materials contracting models.
- Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each model.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with construction contractors, consultants, and subcontractors, ensuring defined/contracted responsibilities are met.
- Demonstrated ability to implement processes and best practices that improve communication and allow teams to scale.
- Experienced in the implementation of construction standards.
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between CA$40.00 and CA$50.00
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.
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