Director, Construction (Big South Region)

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

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 an