Summary

The Construction Inspector will be responsible for supporting the project management team of construction activities for aerial, buried & underground fiber optic cable facilities.

Must communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, drafters, and administrative personnel to ensure that projects are successfully completed on time. Responsibilities :

• Work both in an office and field environment supporting the management of construction activities for aerial, buried & underground fiber optic cable facilities
• Working on-site with the crews daily (in varied weather conditions)
• Ensuring correct depths of facilities, placement, takes sequential numbers (numbers every two feet stamped into cabling), and that the correct number of pedestals / handholes, among other things, are installed and in the desired locations
• Measure and record installed quantities on a regular basis in coordination with multiple construction crews Manage and drive quality standards in accordance with project specifications.
• Operate and maintain field equipment and tools such as GNSS surveying unit, laptop, height stick, camera, personal protective equipment (PPE), etc.
• Communicate effectively and daily with project managers, engineers, drafters and administrative personnel
• Perform administrative tasks as required
• Identify construction conflicts or proposed changes and develop solutions in conjunction with design engineers and project manager
• Providing quality control to ensure construction / engineering standards / specifications are adhered to; and
• Interacting with landowners, permit agencies, as well as other company departments
• may be required to perform other tasks as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Individual must be available to mobilize when scheduled and must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) dating back 7 years.
• Ability to work in adverse settings and climatic conditions
• Skilled at managing assigned tasks with little supervision
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, walk, move, lift, and carry equipment (>

20lb) for the duration of the workday

• Basic knowledge of telecommunication and / or electrical distribution systems, engineering principles, constructability and design standards is a plus
• Must be able to read schematics, maps, and work prints (staking sheets) Previous experience with GIS, CAD or LiDar is a plus but not required.
• Excellent oral / written communication skills, strong organizational skills, high level of integrity, and strong team player.
• Communicate ideas for improving field processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others.
• Keeps the project manager informed about project status and issues regarding constructability and progress as well as issues that could affect client relations.
• Travel is required up to 80%.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.