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Greenlight Networks Manager-Underground Construction & Maintenance in Rochester, New York

Manager-Underground Construction & Maintenance

EOE Statement Greenlight Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Greenlight Networks is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Greenlight Networks are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations we operate. Greenlight Networks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Greenlight Networks encourages applicants of all ages.

Category Construction

Description

The Underground Fiber Construction and Maintenance Manager involves a combination of overseeing the construction of new fiber optic networks and managing the ongoing maintenance of existing ones. This role will oversee the in-house underground construction process, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budgets. This role shall assist with construction activities when needed. The underground construction team will be responsible for the entire Greenlight territory and travel where needed.

Essential Functions:

  • Coordinate with Engineering Teams across all markets to meet project specifications.

  • Develop and execute maintenance plans for existing fiber option network paths.

  • Implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and use of resources.

  • Control costs and seek cost-effective solutions to construction and maintenance activities, collaborating with finance team.

  • Allocate resources effectively to meet project and maintenance requirements, collaborating with other internal outside operation teams.

  • Implement, document and maintain quality control measures for both construction and maintenance activities.

  • Promote a culture of safety within the construction and Maintenance teams.

  • Work collaboratively across departments to maximize productivity and drive business results as it relates to subscribers and passings

  • Communicate regularly with project stakeholders providing updates on project progress, maintenance activities and network performance

  • Generate reports on project and maintenance status for leadership and stakeholders.

  • Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to improve construction and maintenance processes.

  • Develop and implement training guidelines, and process to ensure proper education of new hires, and existing employee growth.

  • Manage employees in multiple regions and states, including implementing productivity measurements, and On Call procedures.

  • Producing thoughtful annual employee reviews of Supervisory teams.

  • Provide Feedback and resolution to company inventory needs and challenges.

  • Manage maintenance schedule and appointments for underground fleet and equipment.

  • Coordinate efforts to ensure proper housing of company owned construction vehicles, drills and inventory. Including pricing and ideal location of storage facilities in multiple markets.Our job titles may span more than one career level. The annual pay range for this position is $94k - $125k. The actual salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available atwww.greenlightnetworks.com/careers/

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Solid knowledge of fiber optic engineering, underground construction, and restoration methods

  • Ability to work cross functionally as part of a team to maximize productivity across functions with the end goal of driving business performance and ensuring high level of customer satisfaction

  • Ability to pull data, interpret data and use to drive decision making to lead a metrics driven organization that contributes to the success of the overall company (subscribers and passings)

  • Strong leadership skills, ability to lead by example, mentor and manage diverse teams that are geographically dispersed.

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products

  • Desire to mentor and manage, identifying and creating opportunities to provide career growth.

  • Ability to distill technical information and provide clear directions and training as needed.

  • Ability to have performance related conversations with direct reports and address both positive contributions and address areas for improvement

  • Function as Subject Matter Expert on outside plant construction and maintenance managing escalated situations and providing expertise as needed.

Other Requirements

  • Related post High School education preferred (technical certifications, Related Associates or higher level degree)

  • Five years minimum experience working in fiber construction /outside plant position

  • Previous Supervisor / Management experience – ideally covering large geographic footprint.

  • Valid NYS Drivers License

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Rochester

About the Organization Greenlight Networks is an ultra-high speed, broadband service provider, offering residential and small business customers Internet speeds up to 8 Gigabits per second. Greenlight Networks was founded in 2011 and builds, owns, and operates a fiber-optic network that provides extremely high-speed internet connections. The company's high-speed internet network is currently available to more than 170,000+ homes in 27 municipalities in the Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton, Albany, and Hudson Valley areas. Our mission is to connect our communities by delivering the best internet experience and providing our customers the freedom to work, play, and live without limits!

This position is currently accepting applications.

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