Construction Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance plans (health, dental, vision)
• Whole life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• PTO and paid holidays
• Great work environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Necessary tools, equipment, and supplies provided
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided