Astound is hiring: Telecom Fiber Construction Manager in San Luis Obispo County

Astound is a leading provider of internet, WiFi, mobile, and TV services, dedicated to connecting communities and empowering lives through innovative technology. We also keep businesses connected with dependable fiber infrastructure and internet solutions backed by award-winning service, helping organizations thrive in an increasingly connected world. At the forefront of digital transformation, we continuously evolve our offerings to meet the dynamic needs of our customers—delivering reliable connectivity and groundbreaking digital experiences. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond infrastructure. We invest in our people through personalized training, coaching, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and opportunity. Employees are empowered to represent a superior telecommunications company while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We offer a robust benefits package that includes rewards, recognition programs, and employee discounts—ensuring our team members are supported in both their professional and personal journeys. At Astound, we believe in creating astounding possibilities for everyone, everywhere. Position Overview : The Telecom Fiber Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing fiber construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery. Key duties include managing budgets and schedules, planning fiber routes, coordinating permitting, issuing work orders, and inspecting active projects for compliance. The role involves collaboration with contractors, municipalities, and internal teams, as well as post-construction documentation and training support. A Day in the Life of the Telecom Fiber Construction Manager: Driving Accountable for the capital budgets and schedules associated with construction projects, along with the safety and quality of work performed. Identify fiber routes, building entry, and internal routing requirements necessary to complete the project. Plant Protection (This position plays a vital role in ensuring security and protection of our middle mile infrastructure) 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 Wave 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. Provide training and support for Fiber Construction Lead I–III. 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. What You Bring to the Table: 10+ 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. Expert understanding of proper safety construction practices; competent person training certification preferred. Expert understanding of fiber route planning and engineering for building entry and network expansion projects. Expert understanding of the permitting process for railroad, DOT, cities, counties and pole owners. Expert understanding of fiber splicing and installation practices. Expert understanding of network topology. Expert knowledge of fiber optic principles and methodology. Expert understanding of GIS. Ability to build and establish effective relationships with municipalities, government agencies, property management, vendors, etc. Strong Microsoft Office skills required. Ability to track and analyze data against project forecasts. Strong critical-thinking, attention to detail and time management skills are required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment without supervision. Ability to provide training and support for Construction Lead I–III. Ability to live within 30 miles, or maximum of 1-hour commute during regular commuting hours from the assigned territory. Territories are defined by management and can be altered at any time. Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with a satisfactory driving record. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. We're Proud to Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including : 401k retirement plan, with employer match Insurance options including: medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, and increases based on tenure with the organization Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year Paid Holidays: 7 days per year Paid Sick Leave: Astound allows a number of paid sick hours per calendar year and varies based on state and/or local laws Tuition reimbursement program Employee discount program * Benefits listed above are for regular full-time position Base Salary: The base salary range in California for this position is $85,000.00 - $125,000.00, plus opportunities for bonus, benefits and commission, if applicable. The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities. It is specific to California and may not be applicable to other locations. Our Mission Statement : * Take care of our customers * Take care of each other * Do what we say we are going to do * Have fun Diverse Workforce / EEO : Astound is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. Discrimination of any kind has no place here. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and promotes fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our business. FCO (For San Francisco Candidates Only): Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. CCPA Employee Privacy Policy (For California Candidates Only): https://www.astound.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CCPA-Employee-Privacy-Notice.pdf In Summary: The Telecom Fiber Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing fiber construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery . The role involves collaboration with contractors, municipalities, and internal teams, as well as post-construction documentation and training support . Duties include managing budgets and schedules, planning fiber routes, coordinating permitting, issuing work orders and inspecting active projects for compliance . En Español: Astound es un proveedor líder de servicios de Internet, WiFi, móviles y televisión dedicado a conectar comunidades y empoderar vidas a través de tecnología innovadora. También mantenemos negocios conectados con infraestructura fiable de fibra y soluciones de internet respaldadas por servicio galardonado, ayudando a las organizaciones a prosperar en un mundo cada vez más conectado. En la vanguardia de la transformación digital, continuamente desarrollamos nuestras ofertas para satisfacer las necesidades dinámicas de nuestros clientes: proporcionar una conectividad confiable y experiencias digitales pioneras. Nuestro compromiso con la excelencia se extiende más allá de la infraestructura. Invertimos en nuestra gente mediante capacitación personalizada, coaching y un entorno de trabajo favorable que fomenta el crecimiento y oportunidades. Los empleados están capacitados para representar a una empresa de telecomunicaciones superior al tiempo que producen un impacto significativo en las comunidades que servimos. Ofrecemos un paquete robusto de beneficios que incluye programas de entrega de recompensas, miembros del equipo personal e instrucciones profesionales. El papel implica la colaboración con contratistas, municipalidades y equipos internos, así como documentación post-construcción y apoyo de capacitación. Un día en la vida del gerente de construcción de fibra de telecomunicaciones: Conducir responsable por los presupuestos de capital y horarios asociados a proyectos de construcción, junto con la seguridad y calidad de las obras realizadas. Identificar rutas de fibras, entrada al edificio y requisitos de ruta interna necesarios para completar el proyecto. Protección de plantas (Esta posición juega un papel vital en garantizar la seguridad e protección de nuestra infraestructura de milla media) Delegado que permite permitir equipo o proveedor de ingeniería tercero(s). Evaluar los costos de proyectos de diseño y construcción utilizando matriz de contratista y emitir trabajo a los contratistas usando RT. Emitir órdenes de trabajo a recursos establecidos y externos mientras se siguen los procesos y directrices de la empresa aprobada. Actualizar con precisión los sistemas financieros actuales versus procedimientos de gestión de proyectos y evaluar los costes de ejecución y ejecutores activos. Completa marcha de planta post-construcción que incluya las obras necesarias para cumplir con los estándares de la empresa, servicios públicos y requisitos del gobierno local. Coordinar y participar en varias reuniones internas / llamadas de conferencia incluyendo reuniones iniciales, reuniones de ventas, sesiones semanales de equipos y conferencias de clientes Llamadas para garantizar la comunicación y alineación de iniciativas, intercambio de información e implementación de mejores prácticas. Proporcionar capacitación y apoyo a Lead Construction Fiber III. Servir como una PYME neutral de mercado sobre soluciones de construcción de fibra y buenas prácticas. Identificar autoridades autorizadoras basándose en rutas propuestas; municipios, entidades gubernamentales, propietarios de utilidades y cualquier otra agencia que tenga autoridad sobre el derecho de camino en el cual estamos proponiendo construir. Completar aplicaciones y controles necesarios según sea necesario para satisfacer los requerimientos de gestión de seguridad. Conocimiento experto de la planificación y ingeniería de rutas de fibra para proyectos de entrada en construcción y expansión de red. Comprensión experta del proceso de permisos para ferrocarriles, DOT, ciudades, condados y propietarios de polos. Comprensión especializada de las prácticas de interconexión e instalación de fibras. Entendimiento especialista de la topología de redes. Conocimiento profesional de los principios y metodologías de la fibra óptica. comprensión especializado de GIS. Capacidad para construir y establecer relaciones efectivas con municipios, agencias gubernamentales, administración de propiedades, vendedores, etc. Competencias sólidas de Microsoft Office requeridas. capacidad para rastrear y analizar datos contra pronósticos de proyecto. Se requiere un fuerte pensamiento crítico, atención al detalle y gestión del tiempo. se requieren habilidades de comunicación por escrito y verbal fuertes. La capacidad para trabajar en un entorno rápido y dinámico sin supervisión. Estamos orgullosos de ofrecer un paquete completo de beneficios que incluye: Plan de jubilación 401k, con opciones de seguro para empleadores compatibles con las leyes estatales y/o locales El programa de reembolso de la matrícula Programa de descuento del empleado Incluyendo: Seguro médico, odontológico, visión, vida y STD tiempo pagado / vacaciones: Comenzando a partir de 80 horas al año, y aumentos basados en la tenencia con la organización Vacanza flotante: 40 horas por año Fiestas pagadas: 7 días al año licencia médica remunerada: Astound permite una serie de horas de enfermedad pagadas por año calendario y varía según las legislaciones estatale y / o local Programas de descuentos por el pago de los ingresos. Estamos comprometidos a proporcionar igualdad de oportunidades para todos los empleados y solicitantes, sin importar la raza, color, religión, sexo, género, embarazo, parto y condiciones relacionadas, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad física y mental, estado civil, orientación sexual, información genética, estatus militar o veterano, ciudadanía u otro estatus u característica protegido por la ley aplicable. Nos esforzamos por crear una cultura que celebre nuestras diferencias e promueva equidad e inclusión en todos los aspectos de nuestro negocio.