Fiber & Building Technology Training Supervisor

Description

• Provides instruction on project closeout practices, including pre-punch activities and coordination with owners and authorities.
• Assumes responsibility for management, scheduling, production, quality and safety on their project or their portion of the project.
• Guides learners in understanding how to coordinate design and construction efforts to ensure constructability, quality, financial, and technical standards are met.
• Instructs supervisors on accurate timekeeping, timecard approval, and proper cost coding.
• Guides learners in applying quality standards, reading specifications, and implementing QA/QC processes.
• Promotes and teaches principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring learners understand and model nondiscrimination practices.
• Identifies, understands and actively manages project risks for their scopes of work.
• Teaches strategies for building and developing a skilled local workforce for fiber and building technology scopes.
• Engages trade partners as needed to execute scopes of work.
• Teaches how to select and utilize formwork, tools, and equipment required for technology system installation.
• Provides guidance on identifying schedule impacts and cost implications associated with project changes.
• Coaches on the fundamentals of project scheduling for technology installations, including how to adjust schedules in coordination with project managers.
• Teaches how to develop and execute work plans for low voltage and fiber optic system installations, both subcontracted and self-performed.
• Configures/programs Project to Project Software needed for testing and troubleshooting as needed.
• Coaches teams on coordinating with all trades to ensure conduit, pathways, and back-box infrastructure are installed correctly prior to fiber cabling and device installation.
• Provides education on tracking budgets, costs, and productivity using project management tools and cost reports.
• Coaches participants on preparing for and presenting in project review meetings, including monthly reviews.
• Supports learners in understanding their role during project pursuit, planning, and execution.
• Educates learners on how to read and apply owner and subcontractor contract terms relevant to fiber and building technology scopes.
• Trains project staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on best practices for managing safety, quality, and EEO requirements within fiber and building technology scopes.
• Teaches and models the company’s safety culture, coaching others on how to create an injury-free environment through safe installation practices. Reviews incidents and leads retraining efforts to reinforce safe behavior.
• Participates with project team in project pursuits.
• Provides instruction on effective client and project communication related to fiber optic and building technology systems.
• Instructs on proper care, custody, and control of assigned fiber and building technology scopes.
• Instructs on updating and maintaining project documentation such as drawings, logs, and inspection records.
• Manages fairly complex projects from start to finish.
• Provides instruction on managing material and equipment needs for fiber and building technology installations.
• Trains participants on recording and analyzing unit costs, completing daily reports, and maintaining accurate tracking data.
• Trains project teams in creating and adjusting preplans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participates in the negotiation process with the owner and architect to gain agreement for project changes.
• Guides learners in evaluating self-perform work progress and making necessary adjustments.
• Teaches strategies for communicating key project information to stakeholders including owners, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Requirements

• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
• 3+ years experience leading, coaching, or supervising field staff, apprentices, or subcontractors (Required)
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Proficiency in required JE Dunn construction technology
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
• Ability to configure and program project to project software needed for testing and troubleshooting
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
• Applies knowledge of all Low Voltage Systems Connections to day to day project deliverables.
• 5+ years experience guiding project teams or delivering training on project management principles (Preferred)
• Thorough understanding of low voltage technology systems, including but not limited to structured cabling, access control, video surveillance, fire alarm, audio-visual, building automation, nurse call, infant security, RTLS, phone systems, and network electronics
• Extensive knowledge of all Low Voltage Systems Connections
• Ability to conduct effective presentations
• Knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Thorough understanding and ability to work across multiple vertical markets
• Demonstrated knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered
• Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.
• Basic understanding of blueprint drawings
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred)
• Utilizes awareness, experience and knowledge to identify problems and recommends solutions for review and implementation by the team.
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
• 5+ years construction experience with emphasis on teaching or mentoring others in the field (Required)
• 5+ years experience with Division 8/23/25/27/28 related systems, including fiber (OSP & ISP) and building technology, with the ability to train others on proper installation and integration (Required)
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation
• Knowledge of Div 8/23/25/27/28 low voltage systems – Intermediate
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific trades and low voltage scopes of work – Intermediate
• Ability to understand document changes and impact to the project schedule

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance