Construction Manager - ISP & Antenna - Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.

Construction Manager - ISP & Antenna
Location: Project-Based
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 75% Travel Required

Lead the Installation of Critical Communications Infrastructure
Reliable connectivity is a cornerstone of today's mission-critical facilities. From fiber optic backbone systems and structured cabling infrastructure to wireless connectivity solutions and antenna installations, successful projects depend on experienced leaders who can coordinate specialized trades, complex schedules, and technical requirements while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance. At Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (MIS), we partner with customers, engineers, subcontractors, and construction professionals to deliver some of North America's most complex mission-critical, hyperscale, and infrastructure projects. As the General Contractor and EPC delivery arm of the Michels Family of Companies, MIS combines technical expertise with construction excellence to safely execute projects that power technology, connectivity, and economic growth. Find out how a career at Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. can change yours.

Position Overview
As a Construction Manager - ISP & Antenna, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Inside Plant (ISP), structured cabling, fiber optic, wireless, and antenna system installation activities supporting large-scale data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will oversee field execution, subcontractor performance, workforce planning, quality control, safety compliance, and schedule performance while ensuring communications infrastructure is installed and commissioned in accordance with project requirements. This role requires extensive knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, fiber optic systems, structured cabling, wireless networks, and construction execution methodologies. Success requires strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, combined with a commitment to safety, quality, schedule, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field execution of ISP, fiber optic, structured cabling, and antenna installation activities across mission-critical and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field supervision, commissioning teams, and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Review telecommunications drawings, specifications, installation standards, schedules, and construction documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Support constructability reviews, procurement planning, logistics coordination, and execution strategy development.
• Identify project risks, field conflicts, schedule impacts, and quality concerns while developing practical solutions.
• Ensure communications infrastructure installations are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.

What You'll Do

• Manage ISP, fiber optic, structured cabling, and antenna installation activities supporting hyperscale data centers and mission-critical infrastructure developments.
• Oversee installation of fiber optic backbone systems, structured cabling networks, telecommunications pathways, wireless infrastructure, distributed antenna systems, and related communication technologies.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality, commissioning, scheduling, and project controls teams throughout project delivery.
• Lead planning efforts related to cable routing, telecommunications room buildouts, rack installations, pathway systems, and commissioning readiness.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, safety performance, quality metrics, and stakeholder commitments to support successful project outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders while serving as a trusted construction leader throughout project execution.

Why Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.?

• We deliver some of North America's most complex mission-critical and hyperscale infrastructure projects.
• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors.
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality.
• We are family owned and operated.
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development.
• We perform challenging, meaningful work that strengthens communities and powers economic growth.
• We believe everyone is responsible for promoting safety, regardless of job title.
• We are part of the Michels Family of Companies, one of North America's largest and most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Legal Plan
• Identity Theft Protection and Monitoring Plan

Benefits may vary based on position and location.

Why You?

• You like to surround yourself with dedicated, value-driven people.
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology.
• You cringe when you hear: “Because that's the way we've always done it.”
• You enjoy solving complex construction and technology integration challenges.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments where planning, execution, and accountability drive success.
• You want to work to make a difference in people's lives.

What It Takes

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Telecommunications, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline and 5+ years of telecommunications, structured cabling, fiber optic, wireless infrastructure, or construction management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading ISP, structured cabling, fiber optic, DAS, wireless, telecommunications, or mission-critical communications infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic installation, structured cabling systems, telecommunications pathways, wireless infrastructure, and antenna installation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret telecommunications drawings, specifications, rack elevations, pathway layouts, fiber splice documentation, and construction plans.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, craft labor, commissioning personnel, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, testing protocols, commissioning requirements, quality control procedures, and project execution strategies.
• Experience supporting procurement planning, logistics coordination, material management, and field execution activities.
• Experience with BICSI standards, TIA/EIA standards, fiber optic testing, OTDR documentation, and telecommunications infrastructure best practices preferred.
• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software preferred.
• Mission-critical, data center, telecommunications, utility, or large infrastructure project experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 75% and support onsite project assignments as required.

Join a company that powers progress. Be a part of Michels Infrastructure Solutions, Inc.—where you don’t just build projects, you build a career.

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