Construction Specialist III (Telecom)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 52 week(s)

Skills

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Job Details

Role: Construction Specialist (Telecom)
Rate: $35/hour W2 + Federal Milage rate for travel
Location: Berlin, CT OR Carmel, NY
Travel: Across multiple sites around Berlin, CT and Carmel, NY area (40% field work)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Construction Project Specialist to oversee and manage multiple construction projects for Comcast across 5–6 towns in Connecticut and the Carmel, NY area. This role is primarily office-based (approx. 60%) with regular field visits (40%) and occasional travel across the territory. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fiber optics and coax infrastructure and be comfortable coordinating with municipalities, contractors, and internal business partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Coordination:
  • Manage 20–70 active construction projects of varying sizes and scopes, including new residential/commercial builds and maintenance work.
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day contractor interface and liaison with Comcast’s Regional Network Technicians.
  • Ensure timely and accurate updates to JT or Polaris entries (job documentation/maps) and verify path quality.
  • Construction Oversight:
  • Coordinate and supervise overhead/underground construction activities including placing hard-line connectivity, framing and stranding poles, transferring facilities, and joint trench operations.
  • Ensure new or upgraded power supplies are operational prior to cut dates.
  • Maintain high standards of quality for NGAN (Next Generation Access Network) products from build to operations handoff.
  • Compliance & Safety:
  • Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with Comcast, local, state, and federal standards.
  • Instruct and enforce worksite safety standards; participate in regular safety meetings.
  • Reporting & Documentation:
  • Generate logs and reports on project progress, materials, expenditures, and milestones.
  • Monitor and maintain accurate records of labor, material costs, and production logs.
  • Team Leadership & Support:
  • Coordinate daily activities of support and technical staff.
  • Set priorities, assign tasks, and monitor performance against goals.
  • Support specialists and leadership with project coordination and issue resolution.
  • Customer Interaction:
  • Review, resolve, and follow up on customer requests and complaints.
    • Qualifications:
    • Must be based in Connecticut or Carmel, NY area; no fixed office location.
    • Ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
    • Strong organizational and communication skills.
    • General knowledge of fiber optics and coaxial cable infrastructure.
    • Familiarity with SphereP2 and Salesforce is a plus, but not mandatory.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.
  • Work Environment:
  • Office vs. Field Split: Approximately 60/40 (office/field).


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