Job Description

JOB CODE: EFR801
JOB TITLE: Sr Dir, Regional Construction

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for ensuring standard plant architecture design specifications, construction standards and established SLA standards are followed for all residential and commercial construction. Attainment of budgeted financial objectives for the Regional Construction Organization. Meet budgeted miles and passing in the approved business plan for the year.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures accurate tracking of residential and commercial construction projects.
Implements and enhances consistent construction practices in the development of a reliable and high performing HFC platform.
Ensures Construction QC program complies with corporate standards.
Ensures a high degree of cross functional communication in line with commercial business and field operations.
Ensures all construction projects are completed on-time and within budget, with regard to project costs and budgeted miles and passings.
Authorize company expenditures related to construction activities.

Assist in preparing annual budget.

Participate in decision making surrounding selection of Regional HFC design platform and introduction of design technology in support of near and long term strategic needs.
Ensure effective workflow processes are in place to maintain database accuracy approaching 100%, including as-built changes, restoration activity as-built changes, and new extension as-builts.
Evaluate/oversee as-built mapping and database updates for existing deployed infrastructure.
Serve as Regional expert on optical fiber technology, including best practices related to installation and restoration, wavelength management, fiber count management, and spare fiber management.
Participate in decision making related to corporate fiber use policies, including provisioning fiber for CB (Commercial Business) projected needs.
Support HFC Analysts in terms of appropriate access to usable electronic design maps and highest level training in complex HFC design, both theoretical and practical.
Support Region/MAs with strategic planning/execution of OSP projects. Interface with ISP team and derive recommend best procedures for overall OSP project success.
Responsible for acting as a subject matter expert to field operations as requested.
Oversees Director level employees or includes skip level positions or has an imbalanced ratio of direct reports
Responsible for a large geographic area away from the MA office or responsible for multiple states

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner
Advanced knowledge of company products and services
Extensive Knowledge of HFC, Advanced Video, and IP Networks
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
Ability to supervise and motivate others
Ability to use personal computer and software applications
Advanced knowledge of Cable HFC design platforms, Lode Data, SpatialNet and BentleyComms
Advanced knowledge of Cable Fiber design systems
Working background in GIS and Geocoding
Working expertise in HFC construction best practices
Proven ability to lead and train field technicians in design concepts and practical application of design theory
Advanced knowledge of data transport technologies including optical and HFC systems
Advanced knowledge of CWDM/ DWDM wavelength configuration and management.

Education
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience required

Related Work experience
10+ years Engineering or technical experience
5 years Cable plant/HFC construction experience
7+ years Project management experience
Finance and Budgeting experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
SCTE / BCTE / NCTI certification or equivalent
Relevant industry and vendor- specific certifications and training

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
Exposure to moderate noise levels
Travel as required

EOE
Charter Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

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