Description Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services-and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company. Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success. With us, you'll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond. Position Overview: Astound Broadband is currently searching for a Construction Lead I, II or III. This position is responsible for playing a vital role in ensuring quality and timely deliverables of our services building fiber to our customers. The primary position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Identify fiber routes, building entry, and internal routing requirements necessary to complete the project. Delegate permitting to permitting team or third-party engineering vendor(s). Assess both engineering and construction project costing using contractor matrix and issue work to contractors using RT. Issue work orders to internal and external resources while following established company processes and procedures. Accurately update costing in financial systems to reflect current costs and to compare and evaluate versus approved budgets. Develop, coordinate and execute project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities and government agencies. Inspect active construction projects to ensure that we are following company, municipality or government agency guidelines, and any other relevant guidelines related to the installation of Astound Broadband infrastructure. Complete post construction plant walk-out including as-builts necessary to fulfill company standards, utility and local government requirements. Coordinate and participate in various internal meeting/conference calls including Kick-off Meetings, Sales Meetings, Weekly Team meetings and Customer Conference Calls to ensure communication and alignment of initiatives, information sharing and implementation of best practices. Assist in training and support for Fiber Construction Lead I-II. Serve as a market neutral SME on fiber construction solutions and best practices. Identify permitting authorities based on proposed routes including; municipalities, government entities, utility owners and any other agencies who have authority over the right-of-way in which we are proposing to construct. Complete necessary permit applications and request checks as needed to fulfill permit requirements. Visit permitting authorities to turn in applications, pick up permits, obtain status, etc. Other duties as assigned. Our ideal candidate will possess: High school diploma or equivalent. 5+ years of construction management experience. Ability to manage and complete multiple projects; amounts of projects, sizes, complexity, budget value, duration, etc. will increase with each level for Fiber Construction Lead I through Manager, Fiber Construction. Advanced understanding of proper safety construction practices. Advanced understanding of fiber route planning and engineering for building entry and network expansion projects. Advanced understanding of the permitting process for railroad, DOT, cities, counties and pole owners. Advanced understanding of fiber splicing and installation practices. Advanced understanding of network topology. Advanced knowledge of fiber optic principles and methodology. Advanced understanding of GIS. Ability to build and establish effective relationships with municipalities, government agencies, property management,