Construction Manager - New Build Tower Construction

KCI Technologies Inc.•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Construction Manager to oversee wireless tower construction projects — including new tower builds, collocations, modifications, and equipment upgrades — from permits, inspections, and schedules through project closeout. This role manages tower crews and subcontractor partners in the field, ensures compliance with carrier, customers, industry safety standards, and keeps projects on schedule and on budget across multiple active sites. Experience with new site builds is preferred. At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning. KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience with a high school diploma/GED or minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree.
Ability to understand construction plans, specifications, and procedures.
Demonstrate basic math skills, including geometry and trigonometry.
Possess the ability to read, write, and communicate fluently.
Work effectively as a team member and complete daily reports by hand and computer.
Ability to establish strong working relationships with various stakeholders.
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to maintain required certifications.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with new site builds is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, order, and oversee new build construction activities, including new build rawlands, maintenance, tower repair, site walks, and city meetings
Manage tower maintenance crews and subcontractors on a day-to-day, including staffing, productivity, safety compliance, and quality of work across multiple concurrent job sites
Coordinate with tower owners, city management, 3rd party inspectors, and internal management teams to ensure construction aligns with approved construction drawings (CDs)
Serve as the primary field point of contact for project managers, GCs, and tower owners on assigned sites
Track job costs against budget across sites, identify variances early, and report status to project and operations leadership
Ensure compliance with NATE, ANSI/TIA-222, OSHA, and customer-specific safety and construction standards, including fall protection, excavation and rescue plans
Verify crews maintain required certifications (Competent Climber/Rescue, OSHA 10/30, authorized climber documentation) and equipment inspections are current
Conduct site audits and punch-list walks to confirm construction quality and close-out readiness
Coordinate civil/foundation work, grounding, compound construction, and site access requirements alongside tower erection and equipment installation
Manage subcontractor onboarding requirements relevant to each job (COIs, safety qualification packages, MSAs)
Support timely close-out documentation, as-builts, structural analysis compliance, and invoicing hand-off
Provide your own active smart phone with the ability to install and support apps as needed for customer and KCI support.