Construction Manager - FTTH

Fatbeam Fiber, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is a leading provider advancing innovation and connecting communities with reliable, scalable, and flexible fiber-based internet solutions to carrier, commercial, government/education, healthcare and residential customers. Established in 2010, Fatbeam is one of the fastest growing fiber providers in the West with 150,000+ fiber miles across eight states and 150+ cities. Offering competitive pricing and stringent service level agreements, Fatbeam makes connectivity simple!

In short, we are driven, passionate, responsive and, most importantly, flexible.

The FTTH Construction Manager oversees the construction and delivery of fiber-to-the-home projects, including aerial and underground outside plant (OSP) work. This is an on‑site position that reports directly to the FTTH Project Manager. The Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards, in tandem with the Project Manager. The role requires expertise in permitting, pole and conduit licensing, contractor management, and construction standards to ensure successful fiber network deployment.

• Retrieve, analyze, and interpret Right-of-Way (ROW) metrics and Public Utility Easement (PUE) regulations to ensure all planned construction aligns strictly with legal, municipal, and property boundaries.
• Conduct preliminary reviews of internal plant design to proactively account for field conflicts and variances.
• Collaborate with Project Management to identify design risks and recommend strategies to prevent construction issues.

• Oversee construction contractors and subcontractors across multiple concurrent FTTH projects to ensure accountability and high performance.
• Inspect and monitor fieldwork daily for strict compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Enforce safety protocols and quality assurance standards as the primary on‑site representative.
• Conduct project completion walkouts to deliver to project manager for formal sign off on contractor deliverables.
• Manage drop installation pipelines to meet service level agreements (SLAs), conducting on‑site consultations with customers to successfully resolve property constraints and custom requests.

• Provide regular reporting to the Project Manager on contractor performance, safety metrics, and overall project progress.
• Manage the full permit lifecycle
  , including sourcing required documentation, submitting applications to local and state authorities, and tracking approvals to maintain the construction schedule.
• Coordinate with permitting agencies and irrigation districts to secure timely crossing and right‑of‑way approvals while fostering strong, collaborative partnerships.
• Evaluate and validate vendor adder requests for varying soil conditions
  , ensuring rigorous Cap Ex budget management and fiscal accountability in coordination with project manager.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings
  , delivering clear updates on project milestones, risks, and schedules.

• Proactively resolve field issues
  , escalating critical structural or timeline concerns to project manager immediately.
• Collaborate with construction vendors to resolve homeowner inquiries and escalations promptly and professionally, taking ultimate accountability for driving these issues to a successful resolution and maintaining a positive community experience.

• Education :
  Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred (or equivalent field experience).
• Experience : 3+ years of construction experience, with 2+ years specific to telecom or FTTH builds.
• Execution :
  Proven experience managing outside plant (OSP) aerial and underground construction required; inside plant (ISP) experience preferred.
• Leadership :
  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contractors and oversee projects from start to finish.
• Technical…