Job Details

The Construction Manager (CM) plays a key leadership role in ensuring the successful execution of OSP, underground, and utility construction projects. This individual leads field operations, upholds safety and quality standards, manages resources, and supports team development. The CM fosters a collaborative and accountable environment, ensuring project success through proactive planning, strong vendor relationships, and effective communication.

Duties and Responsibilities

Values & Culture

Embody and model our company’s core values:

• Dignity – Respect yourself and others in every interaction.
• Empathy – Listen with care and seek understanding before acting.
• Excellence – Consistently strive to exceed expectations.
• Generosity – Freely offer time and support to help others succeed.

Contribute to a learning culture by:

• Encouraging and assisting coworkers, customers, and vendors.
• Mentoring others, supporting cross-training, and preparing successors.
• Asking thoughtful questions, listening actively, and offering practical solutions.

Safety Leadership

• Ensure full compliance with OSHA and ASCEND safety standards across all job sites.
• Promote a culture of safety by modeling safe behavior and holding crews accountable.
• Conduct site visits to monitor safety practices and proactively identify risks.
• Provide each crew with the tools, training, and information needed to work safely in all conditions.

• Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, support, and develop field crews with clear expectations and accountability.
• Motivate and coach direct reports, helping them set and achieve professional goals.
• Address performance concerns in partnership with HR and lead with a growth mindset.
• Promote a team culture where individuals feel valued, equipped, and empowered.

• Production & Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure crews have the proper tools, equipment, labor, and materials for each job.
• Track and report progress through daily logs, percent complete, and labor-to-budget metrics.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Site Tracker for all active jobs.
• Manage change orders, redlines, as-builts, and progress billing accurately and on time.

• Project Management & Control

• Plan and manage build schedules, job sequencing, and execution strategies.
• Conduct site surveys and assist in estimates, quality assurance, and proposal development.
• Track project milestones and performance against deadlines and budgets.
• Ensure all projects are delivered per contract terms, timelines, and customer expectations.
• Communicate job status with customers and project managers regularly and professionally.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Communicate clearly and respectfully with internal teams, customers, vendors, and leadership.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, HR, Safety, and Finance to support project execution.
• Ensure alignment with company policies, SOPs, and operational standards.
• Represent the company professionally in all external and internal interactions.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proven leadership experience in OSP and utility construction management.
• Strong working knowledge of telecom/OSP construction practices and methods.
• Skilled in contract oversight, change order management, and unit pricing.
• Able to read construction drawings and produce accurate as-builts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and construction tracking software.
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Effective in crisis/conflict resolution and performance management.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability for company vehicle use.
• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Willingness and ability to travel to out-of-market or out-of-state job sites and work nights and weekends.

 Education and Experience:

• 7+ years of OSP construction experience.
• 3+ years of experience in construction management role.
• Active OSHA-30 Certification (or higher).
• Hands-on First Aid & CPR certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, bend, climb, squat, kneel, twist and lift.
• Must be able to lift objects of up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to:
• Walk on uneven ground and navigate active construction sites.
• Occasionally work near hazardous equipment and machinery.
• Tolerate exposure to dust, gas, fumes, loud noise, and varying temperatures or humidity.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.