Manager, Construction, Operations & Project Delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple construction and infrastructure projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, scopes, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with company standards.

• Oversee underground, aerial, and in-building telecommunications construction activities.
• Coordinate design, engineering, permitting, make-ready activities, material procurement, and construction sequencing.
• Perform field inspections to verify workmanship, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, OSHA, and company safety regulations.

• Establish and maintain relationships with qualified contractors and vendors.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, quality, and budget adherence.
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and project documentation.

• Develop and manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Track project costs and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Manage purchase orders, contracts, and financial reporting.
• Ensure project documentation and closeout packages are complete and accurate.

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales, Customer Experience, Network Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate project communications and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Resolve project challenges while maintaining strong customer and vendor relationships.

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop construction coordinators, project managers, and assigned team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning and contractor resource management.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, developers, municipalities, utilities, and permitting agencies.
• Lead customer meetings and provide executive-level project updates.
• Build positive relationships that support long-term business growth.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Five (5) or more years of telecommunications, utility, construction, or infrastructure project management experience.
• Experience managing construction budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong knowledge of underground, aerial, and inside plant construction.
• Experience managing contractors and vendor relationships.
• Working knowledge of permitting, right-of-way, and regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NESC, NEC, and applicable safety standards.
• Ability to read construction drawings, blueprints, and engineering plans.
• Strong financial, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• PMP Certification (preferred).
• Experience in fiber optic broadband construction (preferred).
• Experience with GIS, project management software, and ERP systems (preferred).
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• PTO & Holidays
• 401K + Match
• Life Insurance
• FSA & HSA
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Legal Plan Support & EAP