Field Project Manager - Aerial Construction Specialist

Utilities One•Peoria, IL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Utilities One is seeking a qualified local Field Project Manager - Aerial Construction Specialist for its Operations department. The role leads daily field execution, vendor oversight, and operational coordination for assigned construction projects, overseeing in-house and contractor aerial crews, with a primary focus on in-house teams. The Field Project Manager ensures crews are prepared, compliant, productive, and aligned with client, municipal, and company standards. As the on-site operational leader, the Field Project Manager inspects work, supports and trains crews, and ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule in accordance with approved plans and requirements. The role connects field teams, vendors, management, clients, municipalities, and other stakeholders to support timely completion, profitability, and safe, productive job sites. The position is based in the United States - Peoria, Illinois, and reports to Ronald Crist.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Strong knowledge of aerial fiber construction, particularly new aerial plant construction and overlash.
Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulations, construction standards, and permit requirements, including the ability to read, interpret, and ensure compliance with approved permits.
Strong knowledge of aerial and underground design and construction requirements as they relate to customer specifications and governmental guidelines.
Ability to train, guide, and support crews to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and production.
Ability to lift around 50 pounds, safely climb ladders, and work in extreme weather conditions.
Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams related to fiber construction.
Willingness to travel as required; travel frequency and extent depend on the employee’s home location and assigned crew locations.

Responsibilities

Review assigned projects for scope, constructability, and sequencing; conduct pre-construction walkouts with vendors and internal teams.
Inspect job sites and crew equipment for work quality, progress, safety, maintenance, and compliance.
Provide training, guidance, and support to crews, and assist with technical and operational challenges.
Verify locate ticket status and valid locates before excavation; issue required 48-hour notices; coordinate specialty services such as GPR, core drilling, line adjustments, and FDOT scheduling.
Confirm permits, traffic control requirements (MOT), and jurisdictional approvals are secured before work begins.
Meet daily with foremen and vendors to review work plans, expectations, and sequencing; monitor GPM check-ins and production entries.
Ensure vendors and crews have required documentation, certifications, and equipment, follow approved methods and specifications, and are assigned appropriately for the work type.
Enforce jurisdictional work-hour restrictions and ensure crews work in a logical order aligned with locates and permits; coordinate daily MOT needs with management.
Conduct ongoing inspections and QA/QC checks; verify drilling practices, underground depths, aerial attachment standards, HOA requirements, safety and PPE compliance, and restoration quality.
Confirm timely completion of assigned production units (“gigs”).
Resolve field challenges, coordinate map discrepancies and changes with engineering, investigate and document damages, and escalate critical concerns to OPM or the Director when necessary.
Submit daily and project reports, including end-of-shift reports, damage reports, MOT updates, and QA/QC documentation; keep GPM updated on production, rejections, corrections, and completions.
Communicate with management, clients, cities, and jurisdictions; attend assigned coordination meetings; relay updates and changes to crews; address homeowner or public concerns professionally.
Monitor material availability and notify OPM of shortages; ensure traffic control requests are submitted and executed; support yard organization and equipment readiness.
Develop field crews through training and reinforcement of standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.