Construction Manager I

Network Connex • San Antonio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager I has partial responsibility for assigned projects under the direction of a Project Manager and manages the performance of in-house and subcontract crews. The role includes on-site field work to directly supervise crew members and subcontractors. The Construction Manager is accountable for project execution across scope, cost, safety, quality, schedule, implementation, and customer satisfaction, while ensuring projects meet agreed quality standards, schedules, and budgets. The position is 100% on site and requires travel.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in the telecommunications industry with related telecommunications experience.
• Experience in project construction management and development of telecommunications infrastructure projects or consolidations.
• Deep understanding of electrical infrastructure construction, including underground utilities and conduit installation.
• Ability to read and understand customer-provided prints and determine required tasks.
• Ability to manage and maintain subcontractor relationships.
• Knowledge of municipality standards in the designated region or regions.
• Knowledge of the building permit process and material ordering and tracking.
• Ability to comprehend construction documents and upload and download construction closeout documentation.
• Strong capabilities across all phases of construction management and leadership, including identifying issues and risks to mitigate for project success.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple complex tasks.
• Exceptional Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple crews and delegate construction responsibilities.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must work on site 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall project execution performance, including scope, cost, safety, quality, schedule, implementation, and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare project status reports, maintain project trackers, and ensure completed work meets specifications.
• Complete projects within specified timeframes and funding parameters and satisfy customer and company quality standards.
• Monitor audit findings and ensure corrections are completed within the customer’s timeline.
• Review closeout documentation before submitting it to the Project Manager.
• Capture change orders on projects and submit them to the Project Manager.
• Track and coordinate material delivery, schedule construction, and drive completion to meet schedule and budget expectations set by the Project Manager.
• Enter, update, and maintain project financial progress in the company’s financial software platform.
• Perform site walks for bid opportunities and design to industry standards.
• Conduct weekly crew quality audits and weekly Job Safety Analyses.
• Hold daily tailgate meetings before work begins.
• Manage in-house and subcontract crews, delegate construction responsibilities, and communicate construction-related issues to the Project Manager and customer.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and prescription insurance, available on the first of the month following the start date.
• Company-funded basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and immediate vesting.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• For union employees, pay rates and benefit levels are determined by union classifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed