Job Information
TEKsystems Construction Manager in Buhler, Kansas
Description:
We have an exciting opening for a Construction Project Manager to lead the construction activities that are required to expand our fiber optic network. As the leader of construction projects you will be responsible from project initiation through final closeout. We have one opening that can be located in Central or Southwest Kansas (Wichita, Manhattan, Salina, Hays, Pratt, Colby, Scott City, Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal, or Fowler areas). Responsibilities: • Ensure that telecommunications constructions projects are accomplished within established priorities, scopes, schedules, and budgets • Lead the project team through the project life cycle (Design, Estimating, Procurement, Construction, Closeout) • Interface with Fiber Engineers, Estimators, Permitting Specialists, Fiber Splicers, Installers, Sales, and Legal • Request and obtain competitive pricing from construction contractors • Monitor materials that are required for projects and work with procurement to ensure appropriate materials are available to meet the project schedule • Implement strategies that will create a positive work environment and a culture of continuous improvement • Lead meetings such as project reviews and progress meetings • Provide schedule updates and status of specific project activities • Identify, understand and actively manage project risks (schedule impacts, scope gaps, weather, material shortages, equipment breakdowns and manpower requirements and develop mitigation plans for these impacts) • Interact and solve issues when construction impacts stakeholders (property/land owners, cities, counties, townships, KDOT and additional stakeholders) • Lead all aspects of the company’s safety culture and create awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. • Willingness to visit project sites first hand to see issues and solve problems
Skills:
Osp, Project management, Construction, Telecom, Construction management, Telecommunication, Fiber optic, Site development, Site construction
Top Skills Details:
Osp,Project management,Construction,Telecom
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Requirements: • 1+ years experience managing projects or general leadership experience • High School Diploma or equivalent Desired Attributes: • Self Motivated, Driven, and Results oriented • Able to perform work accurately and completely • Strong organizational skills and ability to pivot when priorities shift • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work with all levels of the organization • Ability to influence appropriate decision making • Strong negotiation skills
Experience Level:
Entry Level
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.