Construction Manager - Telecommunications

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? 

Join a well-funded US fiber network operator expanding its next-generation broadband infrastructure across multiple markets. The organization is investing heavily in its core network capabilities and is seeking senior technical expertise to support the design and long-term evolution of its Ethernet services.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the field delivery of OSP and ISP network build projects from construction readiness through to closeout. You'll oversee scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality while managing field inspections of fiber installation, splicing, conduit works, and in-home broadband deployments to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end construction delivery for assigned OSP/ISP programs (scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk).
• Plan and manage production: sequencing, look-ahead schedules, resource loading, and daily/weekly targets.
• Coordinate with engineering, permitting/ROW, design, materials, QA/QC, and operations to maintain construction readiness and remove blockers.
• Manage contractors/subcontractors (work orders, performance, issue resolution) and ensure contract compliance.
• Drive safety compliance (OSHA/local): site audits, tailgates, corrective actions, and damage prevention/utility coordination.
• Ensure build quality and acceptance (placement, splicing, testing, as-builts, restoration) and reduce rework.
• Oversee permits/traffic control adherence and field coordination with municipalities/customers as needed.
• Track/approve quantities, change orders, invoices, and progress payments; reconcile to budget and forecast completion.
• Maintain complete documentation (daily reports, photos, redlines, test results) and lead punch-walk/closeout and turnover to operations.

Skills/Must Have:

• High school diploma/equivalent (degree preferred); 5+ years telecom/utility construction (fiber/coax/conduit) with 2+ years leading crews/contractors.
• Required: Qualified to inspect cable/fiber placement, splicing, and construction work, including in-home fiber broadband installations; knowledge of OSP/ISP methods, restoration, and acceptance testing.
• Ability to interpret engineering work prints, splice diagrams, permits, and right-of-way (ROW) documents; working knowledge of OSP safety/quality procedures (GO95/GO128 as applicable).
• Contractor oversight, production tracking, and cost controls (unit-based and/or T&M); ability to verify quantities, change orders, and invoices.
• Strong safety leadership and jobsite hazard mitigation; comfortable performing field audits/inspections.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, including updating databases/workgroups on job status and preparing closeout packages.
• Computer skills (email, Microsoft Word and Excel) and familiarity with scheduling/project tools and mobile field reporting.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, & Dental Coverage
• PTO

Salary:

• 40$/hr - 48$/hr