MDU Construction Manager (San Marcos, CA)

Fiber-Based Telecommunications Network Manager

We at Intrepid Fiber believe everyone has the right to access the Internet, no matter where they live or their socioeconomic status. Our vision is to become the nation's most prolific developer of fiber-to-the-home infrastructure. Intrepid is working with local municipalities to integrate the digital infrastructure necessary to afford consumers more choices, more accessibility, and better value by connecting to the Internet services that enable them to live their best lives.

This position is primarily responsible for managing the construction and deployment of new fiber-based telecommunications networks serving MDU, SMB, and other properties that may require unique right-of-way solutions in Vista and San Marcos, California. The role involves close collaboration with estimating, design, and engineering teams, as well as direct oversight of construction and implementation activities. Responsibilities include managing project costs, schedules, and overall execution to ensure successful delivery of each project.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for in-scope, schedule, budget, and delivery. Establish the appropriate reporting and metrics to measure, monitor performance against plan, reporting regular status updates to customers, executives and key strategic stakeholders.
• Leading the end-to-end solution deployment from the network architecture, process and system solutions, construction methodologies, material selection, acquisition and handling, field installation activities, project acceptance activities, training requirements, operational hand-over activities, etc.
• Responsible for organizational specific health and safety policies and procedures, as well as the safe working behaviors of our vendors and suppliers.
• Align external resources from a shared or dedicated pool of contractors, material providers and individuals.
• Building a partnership model, as the team may include company employees from various outside departments as well as outside contractors and engineering firms and must establish and drive clear accountability for all team members and create an environment that enables high performance from the team.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with engineering and construction vendors, materials suppliers, rights-of-way and municipal, state, and federal authorities, third-party agencies, and utility companies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Overseeing Engineering and Construction vendors, material vendors, and suppliers.

Competencies

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training, certifications, or relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years of Telecom engineering and construction experience related specifically to ISP and OSP builds of MDU and/or SMB projects.
• Valid, unrestricted drivers license
• Ability to speak/write in Spanish and other languages is desirable but not required.
• Proficient in technology-related skills, including knowledge of Internet Software; Spreadsheet Software (Excel); Word Processing Software (Word); Electronic Mail Software (Outlook); Presentation Software (PowerPoint); Scheduling Software (Project); Design Software (Visio, Vetro, others); GIS Software; Sitetracker; and Project Management and Financial Software (Netsuite)
• Established expertise in communicating changes and progress; consistently completes projects on time and within budget.
• Continuously building knowledge and skills.
• Skilled in identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner; skillfully gathers and analyzes information; develops alternative solutions.
• Proven track record of balancing team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supporting everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Consistently demonstrating confidence in self and others.
• Always looking for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Proficient in observing safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Capable in prioritizing and planning work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
• Aptitude for adapting to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Proven track record in approaching others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical Plans: Various options, including high-deductible plans with lower premiums. Preventive care is covered at 100%, and you have access to a wide network of providers.
• 401(k) Plan: Includes a company match to help you save for retirement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Provides support for personal and work-related issues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Starts accruing on your first day.
• Additional benefits can include Dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, company vehicle or mileage reimbursement, and other perks.

Intrepid Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.