Manager, Construction

Aecon•Eagan, MN

15d•$97,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Aecon Telecommunications, part of Aecon Utilities, is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field execution of telecom construction activities across assigned projects. The role provides consistent field leadership and oversees subcontractor coordination, quality, workmanship, productivity, schedule adherence, and subcontractor performance. It conducts daily construction oversight and inspections, monitors compliance with safety, quality, permit, and construction requirements, and proactively resolves issues affecting crews and project delivery. The Construction Manager is a key liaison among subcontractors, clients, utilities, municipalities, inspectors, unions, and internal stakeholders, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements and company standards. The position supports telecom infrastructure work including FTTH, outside plant (OSP), fiber optic, and wireless construction. The posting is intended to establish a talent pool for anticipated project and operational needs in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Illinois. Qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available.

Requirements

Completion of a technical school program combined with relevant construction experience.
Experience in the utility contracting industry and a strong understanding of field operations.
Sound knowledge of construction techniques, practices, and fundamentals.
Experience with contract and subcontract management, including documentation and compliance.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Telecommunications experience.

Responsibilities

Act as a primary liaison between subcontractors, utilities, municipalities, clients, inspectors, unions, and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate and oversee daily field operations, including crew scheduling, workload management, site readiness, and construction activities.
Conduct site visits, inspections, and quality reviews to monitor progress, verify workmanship, support locates, and ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
Monitor adherence to safety, environmental, permit, restoration, and traffic-management requirements through audits, toolbox talks, and field oversight.
Conduct daily field inspections of telecommunications infrastructure projects, including FTTH, OSP, fiber optic, and wireless construction.
Identify, document, and resolve field issues, deficiencies, stakeholder concerns, and operational risks, and drive corrective actions to completion.
Support change requests, extra work, claims, workload requirements, and project-performance discussions by providing field documentation, recommendations, and operational insight to Project Managers and clients.
Validate as-built conditions and provide field clarification to support QA/QC requirements.
Maintain accurate project records and reporting, including inspection reports, daily logs, photographs, progress updates, and as-built documentation.
Ensure adherence to municipal permits, restoration requirements, environmental controls, and traffic-management plans.
Troubleshoot field issues, including locate conflicts, homeowner concerns, customer complaints, and operational challenges.
Identify and document scope changes, extra-work requirements, and field conditions that may affect cost, schedule, or contractual obligations, and escalate them to appropriate project team members.
Identify and escalate potential legal, contractual, operational, and safety risks.
Monitor project performance and coordinate project-related materials and assets to support successful project completion.
Coordinate receipt and distribution of branded materials, signage, and project-related assets.