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Job Title: Fielding Manager

Primary Location: Memphis, TN

Employment Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

CNS, a Congruex Company, is looking for a Fielding Manager to join our team. Learn more about our operating unit at www.Congruex.com

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?

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Job Summary:

The Fielding Manager will supervise the day-to-day activities and work of a group of Fielders, ensuring that all work is done in a proper, efficient, and safe manner. The Fielding Manager understands and is able to identify issues that would impact OSP network design and construction.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Own the safety, quality, and efficiency of fielding employees
• Lead a project team within a metropolitan area including coordination with vendors and contractors; personnel management is also required
• Plan, assign and review the work of fielders to ensure on time completion
• Manage capacity, production, and cycle time expectations
• Organize schedules and monitor progress toward milestones
• Ensure all safety procedures and policies are adhered to
• Provide on-the-job training to new employees, and job coaching to direct reports
• Develop and update processes and procedures to streamline workflows
• Identify innovative ways to reduce work cycle times and increase quality
• Lead internal meetings with other managers and team members to review the status of the program and implement changes as necessary to ensure timely completion
• Accurately depict new construction route opportunities
• Conduct quarterly, and as-needed, field safety inspections
• Client relations and interactions in-person or virtually may be required
• Occasional field work may be required including providing field support to employees, which involves performing the job functions of fielders:
• Collect relevant Pole Information
• Determine ideal locations for new above ground facilities
• Conduct Underground/Buried Cable layout surveys
• Develop accurate fiber/optical network construction surveys
• Conduct new substructure site surveys
• Determine existing and new locations for fiber optic cables
• Inspect the work of construction contractors
• Assure that personal vehicle is maintained to Congruex safety standards
• Ad-hoc reporting and projects as requested

Required Skills & Qualifications:

General

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and ability to accommodate travel in personal vehicle; satisfactory driving record
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials and techniques involved in field operations, engineering, and construction of telecommunications
• Good understanding of GO95, GO128, NESC
• Highly organized, self-starter, and detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
• Superior time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills; make assessments and provide solutions to problems.
• Ability to maintain professional tact in a fast-paced work environment with internal personnel and clients
• Ability to follow direction in maintaining all Field Safety standards

Physical requirements (for occasional field work):

• Ability to stand, stoop, squat and bend for extended periods of time
• Ability to look up for extended periods of time
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time and/or long distances
• Ability to navigate through potential uneven walkways/terrain
• Tolerant to extreme elements (heat, sun, wind, rain, snow, etc.)
• Good vision and depth perception (corrective lenses OK)
• Ability to sit and drive for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 10lbs minimum, and potentially up to 50lbs

Technical

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and databases
• Ability to upload/download and edit documents in Project Management software

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics preferred
• 3-5 years of engineering and/or construction experience, telecom or utility experience preferred
• Previous experience with supervising employees
• 1-2 years in a management or supervisory capacity in field operations, surveying, or utilities construction preferred
• Knowledge of Telecommunications Engineering Standards
• Capable of identifying issues in the field that would have a potential to impact network design
• Able to collect necessary data from the field for determining a design including all necessary OSP features
• Understanding of Telecommunications Construction Techniques
• Able to identify and suggest all types of construction methods within ROW, identify assumed public ROW, visually identify existing utilities
• Ability to identify Make Ready Engineering issues and solutions to bring in to conform with local standards, GO95 and NESC
• Experience with interpreting cable or substructure designs

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.