Construction Manager - Metro

Arvig • New Hope, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Construction Manager - Metro, you will provide leadership, planning, and strategic direction to drive profitability, safety, and operational excellence across the metro construction team. You will champion a culture of safety by modeling CHOIRS behaviors, enforcing government/company regulations, and developing site-specific safety protocols for high-density, urban job sites. In this role, you will oversee crew deployments, schedule work around urban constraints, manage multi-jurisdictional permitting (including city, county, and MnDOT agencies), and direct commercial bidding and subcontractor performance. Additionally, you will coach and mentor direct reports, optimize resource allocation, and foster collaborative relationships across departments and external entities to deliver exceptional internal and external customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of demonstrated, effective leadership and training experience.
• 2+ years of experience bidding commercial construction jobs.
• Valid Class A CDL driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proven experience managing multi-jurisdictional permitting and municipal agency coordination (city, county, MnDOT) in a metro or urban utility environment.
• Strong project planning and management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and crews in various stages of completion.
• Demonstrated experience assessing, planning for, and mitigating risks unique to urban and high-traffic job sites to maintain crew safety.
• Working knowledge of metro/urban right-of-way (ROW) permitting processes, temporary traffic control plans (TTCP), and local municipal utility codes.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects and regulations of telecom construction.
• Solid understanding of coaching, mentoring, team-building, and customer care principles.
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office/G Suite (Excel, Word), with the ability to learn internal applications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization abilities, with a calm, proactive approach under stress.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year degree in construction, construction management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing underground utility or telecom construction projects within the Twin Cities metro area or a comparable major metropolitan market.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• MnDOT / Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, planning, and strategic direction to drive profitability, safety, and operational excellence across the metro construction team.
• Champion a culture of safety by modeling CHOIRS behaviors, enforcing government/company regulations, and developing site-specific safety protocols for high-density, urban job sites.
• Oversee crew deployments, schedule work around urban constraints, manage multi-jurisdictional permitting (including city, county, and MnDOT agencies), and direct commercial bidding and subcontractor performance.
• Coach and mentor direct reports, optimize resource allocation, and foster collaborative relationships across departments and external entities to deliver exceptional internal and external customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401(k) program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Generous paid time off
• Holidays
• Educational reimbursement opportunities
• Company service discounts
• FREE internet at your primary residence where Arvig provides service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED