Construction Manager

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States - Richmond, VA

Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Lead new client onboarding meetings and facilitate introductions with internal teams and key stakeholders (city, county, utilities, etc.).
• Provide regular project status updates (daily/weekly as required).
• Conduct routine coordination meetings with clients, management, production teams, and cross-functional departments.
• Maintain strong working relationships with municipalities, utility providers, subcontractors, and community partners.
• Support business growth by expanding client and subcontractor networks.

• Oversee all phases of project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout.
• Review project maps, permits, easements, and related documentation to confirm scope readiness.
• Evaluate field-identified redesign needs and confirm client approval before execution.
• Assign projects to Coordinators (CCs), foremen, and crews based on skillset and workload.
• Develop structured execution plans to meet job-specific milestones and production goals.
• Monitor daily activities to ensure alignment with schedules and deliverables.
• Identify risks early and implement contingency plans to prevent delays.

• Conduct regular site visits to ensure work aligns with plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Provide field support to resolve technical challenges and operational concerns.
• Coordinate splicing, testing, inspections, and integration activities.
• Ensure all required documentation (redlines, photos, test results, submittals) is complete and accurate.
• Oversee project closeout and confirm all deliverables are approved prior to client submission.

• Lead and manage Coordinators, construction teams, and subcontractors.
• Hold team members accountable to safety, quality, productivity, and company standards.
• Review daily task assignments and production reporting.
• Coach and mentor staff; identify areas for performance improvement.
• Interview and participate in hiring of new employees and subcontractors.
• Promote company values, integrity, and a culture of operational excellence.

• Ensure all work complies with OSHA standards, construction codes, permits, and client specifications.
• Review permits for completeness and construction readiness.
• Oversee traffic control planning and daily/weekly traffic control needs.
• Investigate damage claims and determine appropriate resolution (approval/denial of repairs or payment).

• Allocate labor and equipment resources across multiple active projects.
• Monitor material inventory and warehouse levels to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Manage subcontractor coordination and ensure timely submittals.

• Approve per diems, invoices, and change orders (COPs).
• Manage and approve GPM entries and production updates.
• Approve project scope changes within internal systems.
• Support accurate project cost tracking and financial accountability.

• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Evaluate market conditions and project performance trends.
• Contribute to company growth initiatives and long-term planning.

• Crew and project assignments
• Operational adjustments
• Field-level scope modifications (with client approval when required)
• Financial approvals within assigned authority limits
• Subcontractor performance management

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 5-10 years of overall Telecommunications Experience;
• At least 3 years of experience as Program Manager/Project Manager/Operations Manager;
• Strong knowledge of project budget management, scheduling, and tracking;
• Ability to put together strategies to promote company goals and objectives to outside organizations.
• A valid, unrestricted Driver's License;
• Ability to lift around 50 pounds, safely climb ladders, and work in extreme weather;
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for fiber construction;
• Ability to travel to different job sites within the assigned market.

Benefits

• Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision);
• Whole Life Insurance;
• 401k Plan;
• PTO/Paid Holidays;
• Great Work Environment;
• Career Advancement Opportunities;
• All necessary tools, equipment, supplies provided;
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card provided.