Splicing Manager

Job Profile Job Title: Splicing Manager
Primary Location: Northglenn, CO
Employment Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 + Bonus CNS, a Congruex Company, is looking for a Splicing Manager to join our team. Learn more about our operating unit at:

Who is Congruex

Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions. We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do. We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us? Your New Job
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Splicing operations manager to join our growing team Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Works with Area Managers in WV to provide scheduling of copper and fiber splicers orders material and supplies as needed for projects
• Position will cover the state of West Virginia, with overnight travel
• The Operations Manager will be required to work in field as needed, expectation is 65% field, 35% office
• Works closely with team members, works in field with team members as needed and trains
• Helps to train employees in proper means and methods, this includes construction and testing best practices for both copper and fiber splicing
• Pays site visits to team members to make sure that work is up to company standards from craftsmanship to safety
• Leads/PM projects as needed
• Arrange appropriate training for classes ranging from case preparation, splicing, testing, and climbing
• Inventories material and supplies upon arrival to ensure that what has been ordered is correct.
• Arranges delivery of material and supplies to project site
• Participates in training modules provided by Corporate to further their knowledge in the Microsoft Suite of software
• Keep current on certifications and best practices
• Work with subcontractors on scheduling and quality control their work
• Communicating project expectations to Customer, Project Managers, Lead Splicers/Splicers.
• Plans, monitors, and reviews the installation during the construction phase
• Reviews project costs and analyzes percentage of completion verses project cost
• Works closely with customers to maintain expectations and timelines
• Builds and maintains relationships with customers
• Looks for new opportunities
• Works with the Division Manager and Estimator on forecasting of work and manpower needs
• Review of team members on a yearly basis, works with Division Manager for reviews and raises
• Integral in the hiring process looks for new hires
• Continually works to improve workflow and operations
• Works closely with the Estimator to schedule manpower and material for projects
• Attends weekly team meetings to discuss any issues, projects, manpower
• Inspection cleanliness of company vehicles
• Reviews employee timesheets on a weekly basis for being correct and submits them along with equipment sheets.
• Works closely with the estimators to bid projects
• Invoicing/Billing/WIP
• Prior to invoicing/billing of projects verifies that all time and material is correct
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of verifiable field experience in splicing fiber optics and 5 years copper experience.
• A thorough understanding of splicing and testing both fiber and copper plant
• Able to diagnose trouble in both fiber and copper plants
• Strong people skills, team building, solid leadership skills
• Willing to work nights/weekends as required (available 24/7)
• Able to run a crew of 8-12 OSP splicers
• Be organized
• Able to work with customers and be able to maintain and build new
• Able to teach craft to new employees

Technical

• A thorough understanding of outside plant fiber including:
  • Planning- understanding customers needs, reading prints in a variety of different forms.
  • Project Manage- able to plan work activities and provide updates in a timely manner.
  • Review installations- once completed pay site visits to make sure splicing is up to our standards.
• Be able to lead large cuts and throws for customers
• Testing- understands both OTDR and Light Meter testing, able to put together test results as requested by customer
• Splicing- understands proper means and methods of setups for OSP and ISP installations
• Material- understand splicing needs and be able to stock material for splicers

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Understanding of Microsoft Office and computer related programs
• Ability to be a problem solver
• Works well with a team

Why Work At Congruex

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family. We offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Program with a Company Match.
• Free Wellness Resources & Marketplace Discounts
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Paid Basic Life Insurance & Voluntary Options
• The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

The Fine Print:
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will employment relationship.