Critical Facilities Construction Manager I

Uniti•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Critical Facilities Construction Manager I supports the coordination of site engineering, permitting, construction, and commissioning activities for Uniti Fiber critical facilities in accordance with Uniti Construction Standards. This role assists more senior managers with ensuring projects comply with zoning, building codes, environmental regulations, utility requirements, and Uniti design standards while meeting cost, quality, safety, and schedule objectives.

Requirements

Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word and Outlook
A self‑starter mentality and the ability to work with little guidance
Ability to work in a self‑directed work group and collaborate across teams
Aptitude for analyzing problems and priorities and making sound decisions
A commitment to safety, quality, and adherence to documented standards and procedures
A general contractor’s license
College degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and 0–2 years of professional‑level experience; or 4+ years of professional‑level related engineering/technical or construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional‑level related experience.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to site engineering, permitting, or geotechnical coordination work
Experience working with local jurisdictions on building, zoning, or right‑of‑way permits
Familiarity with CAD/MicroStation/AutoCAD or other design tools

Responsibilities

Assist in ensuring all assigned sites are developed and built in accordance with Uniti’s Construction Standards, including requirements for site engineering, permitting, power, grounding, and modular structures
Work with geotechnical vendors to schedule borings, soil sampling, and analysis, and ensure results are incorporated into foundation and drainage design
Oversee implementation of grounding and bonding requirements, including ground rings, DC plant grounding, and fence bonding in accordance with the standards and NEC
Support placement of modular shelters and cabinets in accordance with engineered rigging and crane plans, ensuring proper foundation readiness and safety compliance
Monitor construction contractors to ensure adherence to approved plans, conduit and cable installation methods, depth requirements, and overall workmanship and safety expectations
Assist in ensuring daily site closeout expectations are met, including OSHA safety adherence, site security, and proper documentation of progress and issues
Support completion of POP construction punch lists, ensuring remediation of items such as stormwater, gravel, lighting, grounding, landscaping, debris removal, and test results
Assist in ensuring timely collection and submission of as‑built documentation to GIS and other repositories within required timeframes after construction completion