Telecommunications Construction Manager

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

HNM Systems is the leading tech-enabled professional services provider, shaping the workforce across the telecom, energy, and technology sectors. We connect top specialized talent with direct hire, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities that drive fiber expansion, digital infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart grid energy solutions. Our innovative approach delivers high-impact workforce development and consulting outcomes, with a 94% success rate in talent placement and project execution.

Relentlessly people-driven, HNM Systems sets the industry standard through an unwavering commitment to exceptional employee experience—establishing a trusted “home base” for our consultants and long-term value for our clients.

This position is based out of Lincoln or Foley, Alabama.

The Area Manager is responsible for stabilizing, organizing, and leading day-to-day operations across assigned markets while ensuring customer, financial, and operational expectations are met. This role is highly hands on and office based, with regular field engagement to support crews, supervisors, and subcontractors.

The Area Manager will focus on bringing structure to reporting, communication, and execution while supporting ongoing customer and related telecom construction programs. This is not a turnaround role, but it does require someone comfortable cleaning up processes, improving visibility, and helping teams operate more effectively.

• Provide operational and strategic oversight to ensure production, revenue, and SLA commitments are met
• Lead construction and activation efforts through supervisors, project coordinators, in-house crews, and subcontractors
• Proactively plan for and respond to changing construction priorities, schedules, and customer demands
• Support Customer programs with a strong understanding of scope, line items, and contractual requirements
• Work closely with field teams to lead, guide, and motivate supervisors and crews
• Improve communication, reporting, and basic operational tracking using Excel and standard tools
• Oversee production tracking, invoicing coordination, and collections support
• Assist in rebalancing workloads across multiple locations without removing existing staff
• Support warehouse coordination and material flow, with an emphasis on reducing material losses
• Ensure adherence to safety, HR, and financial policies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal leadership

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple teams and locations
• Hands‑on operational mindset with comfort working both in office and in the field
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel and operational reporting
• Experience in telecom construction environments
• Understanding of fiber, coaxial, or copper construction environments
• Ability to organize work, follow up on open items, and drive accountability
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and solutions oriented

• Five to six years of overall telecom construction experience
• Experience working in environments with subcontractors
• Exposure to purchasing, tracking, or warehousing materials
• Familiarity with aerial and underground telecom construction
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Base salary: $100,000 – $125,000, depending on experience

Performance Bonus:
Based on experience and performance

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.

HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management

Construction