Director, Construction (Big South Region)

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Job Summary

Responsible for directing all Construction activities in support of new plant construction, rebuilding and existing plant upgrades. Works with Construction Managers to provide direction and guidance necessary to develop budgets for and allocate appropriate funds for new builds, rebuilds, upgrades and other construction efforts. Responsible for Design, Construction, Fiber Construction, Planned and Emergency Restoration, Utility Relations and Project Management. **Please note: This is a 4 day in-office/1 day remote position.**

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for Construction teams to insure all are performed optimally and in compliance with Company standards of quality and efficiency.
• Responsible for execution of network expansion, upgrades, and local capacity.
• Work collaboratively with local Tech Ops teams, Division and National support teams responsible for implementing superior network reliability.
• Maintain and support multiple site facility standards including infrastructure, design, and system powering.
• Establishes and maintains recommended construction standards and practices
• Provides oversight of work activities regarding installation, site survey, and construction coordination of commercial customers.
• Deliver fast-paced growth production of new construction supporting system growth initiatives.
• Ensures accuracy of all plant design and addressing consistency.
• Negotiates pricing; implements and manages the On-Target/Dig-Safe contracts to guarantee the most fluid network underground plant protection operating procedures and the best financial pricing for the region within the division.
• Aligns performance metrics to support the achievement of business, department, and team goals.
• Works closely with division and region staff to ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting, measuring, and monitoring new build and commercial opportunities.
• Works closely with Corporate/Legal to ensure that all contractors/vendors meet all Company guidelines for Certificate of Insurances and Company Master Agreements.  
• Works with commercial lead to develop and implement overall strategies that will support both residential and commercial initiatives.
• Practices and ensures Company safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Works with staff to recruit and retain top engineering and construction talent.
• Partners with external agencies and organizations to create beneficial relationships.
• Leads by example in creating an environment that encourages open communication, sharing ideas and best practices, and building strong cross-functional relationships.
• Responsible for managing a large operational and capital budget.
• Strategically works with other functional leaders in forecasting customer activity and resulting resource requirements at each of the operating areas; identifies and manages resource allocation and needed. 

Additional Qualifications

• Telecommunications experience required.
• Construction experience required.
• 5+ years of direct leadership experience required.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Leadership; Construction Safety; Strategic Objectives; Project Management; Construction; Risk Management; People Management

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

10 Years +