Manager, Construction

Aecon•Post Falls, ID

3d•$97,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aecon is a major infrastructure company that undertakes complex and impactful projects across North America and internationally. They are committed to safety, integrity, accountability, and inclusion. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider, and Aecon Telecommunications specifically partners with major service providers for fiber installations, 5G network expansions, and legacy network services. This role is for a Construction Manager within Aecon Telecommunications, responsible for leading field execution of telecom construction activities. The Construction Manager will report to the Regional Manager and is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, schedule adherence, and subcontractor performance. This role involves daily oversight of construction activities, field inspections, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and resolving issues proactively. The Construction Manager acts as a key liaison between various stakeholders including subcontractors, clients, utilities, municipalities, inspectors, and internal teams to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and according to contract requirements.

Requirements

Completion of a technical school program combined with relevant construction experience is required.
Experience in the utility contracting industry with 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 within a team environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must hold a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Telecommunications experience is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Act as a primary liaison between subcontractors, utilities, municipalities, clients, inspectors, unions, and internal stakeholders to support effective project execution.
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.
Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, permit, restoration, and traffic management requirements through regular audits, toolbox talks, and field oversight.
Conduct daily field inspections of telecommunications infrastructure projects, including FTTH, OSP, fiber optic, and wireless construction activities.
Identify, document, and resolve field issues, deficiencies, stakeholder concerns, and operational risks while driving corrective actions to completion.
Identify and 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 impact cost, schedule, or contractual obligations, and escalate them to the 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 the receipt and distribution of branded materials, signage, and project-related assets.