Director of Construction- OSP Telecom
RLM Underground, LLC•Springfield, KY
•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid
About The Position
RLM Underground is seeking an experienced Director of Construction to lead and oversee all field operations for our OSP construction projects. This role requires a proactive, organized leader who can manage teams, coordinate resources, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Opportunities available in both Northern and Southern Regions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in construction, engineering, OSP, or related fields
- Several years in a supervisory or management role
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to learn and use industry-specific software and tools
- Strong leadership, decision-making, coaching, and communication skills
- Strong experience in telecommunications construction is required
- Knowledge of fiber-optic networks, FTTx, and Gigabit platforms
- Understanding of project budgeting, project controls, and contract labor management
- Strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct OSP field teams in daily and weekly planning
- Supervise subcontractors and monitor performance, productivity, and safety
- Track construction progress and report schedule updates to senior leadership
- Review vendor contracts and ensure compliance with company standards
- Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
- Conduct Construction Completion Walkdowns and oversee punch-list closeout
- Support client communication and relationship management
- Approve equipment rentals and oversee material usage
- Hold weekly coordination meetings with crews
- Review extra work authorizations, back charges, and subcontractor payment requests
- Enforce safety, quality, and production expectations
- Serve as on-site Safety Representative when needed
- Maintain general knowledge of all construction disciplines and support leads as required
- Monitor and manage regular and overtime hours
Benefits
- Quarterly bonus structure (typically up to 10% of base salary)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
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