Voice Communications Manager jobs in Michigan

• Manage in house and subcontracted resources performing outside plant (OSP) construction and activation.
• Conduct pre-construction meetings.
• Interface with customers to coordinate schedules, plans and risks.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Accurately forecast resource requirements based on completion deadlines.
• Conduct and manage quality control to ensure projects are executed safely and to specifications.
• Forecast, order and manage material usage requirements.
• Review permits and licenses.
• Manage process of collecting, reviewing and distributing deliverables.
• Resolve issues related to damages and customer escalations.
• Ensure quality construction standards while using proper construction techniques.
• Ensure the project gets completed on time.
• Participate in preparation and review of estimates with attention to the following: adherence to cost control system, equipment requirements and utilization, construct ability, form work, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, insurance, etc.
• Communicate directly with customers as appropriate acting as the escalation point for project issues.
• Ensure that customers are informed of project progress, issues and projected completion dates.
• Assure the timely completion and submission of all required reports. 
• Participate in accident investigations with fleet and safety employees. Determine degree of prevent-ability and coach employees on safe driving habits.  

• 3 years of Fiber construction experience and minimum of 6 months of supervisory experience

• Project management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks

• Able to multitask and prioritize.
• Strong Microsoft Office computer skills.
• Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Able to read and understand financial metrics and identify remedies to financial issues.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred
• Must have a valid unrestricted drivers license of at least 2 years.

• Must pass a background check, drug test, and motor vehicle check.
• Authorized to work in the United States

What Kanaan offers:

• Opportunity to work in a growing company
• Competitive Pay and weekly paychecks
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Long & Short Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Monthly Stock Investment Plan
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Accounts     
  • Health Savings Account
  • Cigna Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program    
  • Legal Insurance Plan
  • SurgeryPlus service
  • Teladoc System     

Who we are:

Kanaan Communications, LLC provides a wide range of services to telecommunications providers including engineering services; outside plant construction (Aerial/Underground); plant maintenance; network upgrades including node splits, fiber & coax splicing, and activation/certification work.  Kanaan has a specialized power supply team providing maintenance, capital improvements, and on-demand services. Join the Kanaan Communications Team!

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.