Construction Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least five years of telecommunication construction project management experience.
• Thorough understanding of telecommunication contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Experience with productivity tools including AutoCAD, Visio, Bluebeam Revu, and MSOffice 360.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions and work under pressure, including when unexpected occurrences or delays arise.
• Ability to multitask effectively while analyzing and solving problems.
• Professional telephone protocol and a high degree of professionalism.
• Energetic, upbeat, outgoing, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours when required.
• Ability to traverse and inspect all jobsite areas in varying weather, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• May be required to travel.
• Exposure to characteristic construction-site dangers.
• Must be available to address jobsite delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of telecommunication project management experience in single-family homes.
• Construction Manager certification from the American Institute of Constructors or Construction Management Association of America.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction science, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering.
• PMP designation, PMI certifications, or equivalent.
• BICSI or equivalent certifications.
• Industry-recognized WiFi/WLAN training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee telecommunication construction projects from start to finish.
• Develop scopes of work, coordinate with contractors, delegate responsibilities, and provide project progress updates.
• Select and oversee contractors for projects, major upgrades, and other telecommunication construction initiatives.
• Supervise contractors and subcontractors to ensure quality standards, the scope of work, and technical specifications are met.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and other parties during initial planning; develop job descriptions and identify materials needed.
• Schedule and coordinate projects in logical steps and allocate time to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and communicate budget progress and costs to stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets and make necessary adjustments through established change-management and approval processes.
• Plan, coordinate, organize, oversee, and direct construction and maintenance activities for assigned structures, facilities, and systems.
• Ensure jobsite safety standards, guidelines, and construction safety codes are followed.
• Oversee negotiations, revisions, and change orders with contractors and subcontractors and ensure contractual compliance.
• Collaborate with clients, supervisory staff, and contractors to discuss and resolve problems involving work procedures, complaints, or construction issues.
• Manage actions required in response to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers.
• Carry out other directives as required.