OSP Construction Manager

Utilities One•Tacoma, WA

3d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Utilities One is seeking an OSP Construction Manager, also described as a Construction Manager / Operations Program Manager (OPM), to lead the planning, execution, client management, and operational oversight of construction projects. The role serves as the primary liaison among clients, internal teams, subcontractors, and municipalities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within scope, and in accordance with company and client expectations. The OPM provides strategic leadership, operational direction, and accountability across multiple concurrent projects. The position oversees projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinates teams and resources, monitors field work and quality, and ensures compliance with safety standards, construction codes, permits, and client specifications. It also includes financial and administrative oversight, subcontractor performance management, and identifying improvements to operations. The role is located in Tacoma, Washington, and reports to Ryan Lester.

Requirements

5–10 years of overall telecommunications experience.
At least 3 years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or Operations Manager.
Strong knowledge of project budget management, scheduling, and tracking.
Ability to develop strategies to promote company goals and objectives to outside organizations.
Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Ability to lift around 50 pounds, safely climb ladders, and work in extreme weather.
Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for fiber construction.
Ability to travel to different job sites within the assigned market.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients; lead onboarding meetings, provide project status updates, and conduct coordination meetings with clients, management, production teams, and other departments.
Maintain relationships with municipalities, utility providers, subcontractors, and community partners, and support business growth by expanding client and subcontractor networks.
Oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout, reviewing maps, permits, easements, and related documentation to confirm scope readiness.
Evaluate field-identified redesign needs and obtain client approval before execution when required.
Assign projects to Coordinators, foremen, and crews based on skillset and workload; develop execution plans and monitor daily activities against schedules and deliverables.
Identify project risks and implement contingency plans to prevent delays.
Conduct site visits, support resolution of technical and operational challenges, and ensure work meets plans, specifications, and quality standards.
Coordinate splicing, testing, inspections, and integration activities; ensure project documentation is complete and accurate.
Oversee project closeout and confirm deliverables are approved before client submission.
Lead Coordinators, construction teams, and subcontractors; hold team members accountable to safety, quality, productivity, and company standards.
Review daily assignments and production reporting; coach and mentor staff, identify performance improvements, and participate in hiring employees and subcontractors.
Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, construction codes, permits, and client specifications; review permits for completeness and construction readiness.
Oversee traffic control planning and daily or weekly traffic control needs.
Investigate damage claims and determine appropriate resolutions, including approval or denial of repairs or payment.
Allocate labor and equipment across active projects, monitor material inventory and warehouse levels, and coordinate subcontractors and timely submittals.
Approve per diems, invoices, change orders, GPM entries, production updates, and project scope changes within assigned authority.
Support project cost tracking and financial accountability.
Identify operational inefficiencies, implement improvements, evaluate market conditions and project performance trends, and contribute to company growth initiatives and long-term planning.