Construction Manager Columbia SC

Segra is searching for a dynamic and experienced Construction Manager to work within our Columbia, SC/Augusta, GA market.

This position provides leadership to the entire network delivery team and provides technical expertise to Sales, OSP, & PMO groups.  The Construction Manager (CM) ensures standardized and improved processes and procedures are maintained during all phases of circuit delivery to new customers.  The CM establishes relationships and infrastructure to support new markets, acts as primary interface with local jurisdictions for franchises, with utilities for pole attachment and conduit agreements, with each state’s one-call system, DOH/DOT, Railroad companies, and other utility owners.  The CM serves as a single point of contact for all reporting on multiple programs for work in their assigned areas. The CM ensures all projects are completed in a safe, accurate, timely and efficient manner.  The job holder of this position is on call 24x7x365 days ready to respond to service outages and is among the first responders for emergency events. 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years technical experience working in Engineering, Construction, or Operations.  
• Must have knowledge of utility construction in one or more of the following areas: aerial installation, underground installation, or fiber splicing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent job experience
• Excellent computer skills working in the Microsoft office suite, Google Earth (KMZ), EBS, Site Tracker, M4/CV fiber mapping, WFM, and ICMS.
• Strong understanding of OSHA rules; National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements; and Federal, State (DOT/DOH), and local (municipality) regulations.
• A safe driving record.
• Proven project management skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects in various geographical areas. 
• Technical expertise in fiber optic systems and construction methods.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

About Segra:

Segra is one of the largest independent fiber network companies in the Eastern United States. We have a broad and dense service footprint across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. In addition, we are known for our future-forward infrastructure and state-of-the-art voice and data technology solutions for businesses and the public sector, as well as wholesale transport services to some of the world’s largest carriers. Our network features the latest advances in IP, ethernet, and dark fiber architectures, as well as high performance data centers throughout the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Furthermore, our network powers technology solutions such as hosted voice, security, and cloud.

Segra has engineered our entire company operations to put our customers at the very center of everything we do. We invest in the communities of our customers by hiring locally and continually upgrading our network infrastructure. Segra has over 900 employees in 90 facilities, including 14 sales offices in 44 markets. We exist purely to help businesses within our footprint be successful.

Benefits Overview:

Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
• Volunteer days, parental leave

Our Commitment to Equality:

Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.