Construction Manager

Construction Manager/Field Performance Advisor (FPA)

*** Not open to C2C or third-party recruiting***

Location: Columbus, OH. Cleveland, OH. and Athens, OH.

Travel: Frequent local market travel to supplier job sites

The Field Performance Advisor (FPA) is responsible for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement among construction suppliers. This role conducts regular field visits to construction sites, working directly with suppliers to identify performance gaps, resolve real‑time issues, and improve crew productivity, tool utilization, and overall build quality.

The FPA serves as a key liaison between the client and its suppliers, providing performance feedback, recommending process improvements, and collaborating with internal teams to standardize best practices across markets. This role plays a critical part in ensuring supplier compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and safety regulations while improving overall project delivery performance.

• Analyze site performance metrics including cycle time, Close Out Package (COP) first‑time‑right completion, Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) compliance, tool utilization, construction quality, and customer requirements.
• Identify supplier performance gaps and provide actionable feedback to both suppliers and the Territory Directors.
• Partner with suppliers to implement corrective actions and improve operational performance.

• Conduct regular on‑site visits to evaluate construction progress, safety compliance, and quality standards.
• Perform root cause analysis for performance deficiencies and troubleshoot operational challenges in real time.
• Ensure suppliers correct safety, construction, and quality discrepancies identified during site inspections.

• Plan and execute daily and weekly site visits based on supplier KPIs, performance trends, and market priorities.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase supplier productivity, construction quality, and tool effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Automation and Operational Excellence teams to enhance existing tools and develop new solutions.

• Partner with Senior Construction Managers and Project Management teams to support market‑level requests including:
• Site access coordination
• Validation of construction drawings
• Work with FPAs across other markets to identify systemic issues and implement nationwide process improvements.
• Build strong working relationships with suppliers to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure suppliers fully understand and adhere to company and customer construction processes, tools, and standards.
• Support quarterly supplier business reviews (QBRs) by reporting field performance findings and recommending improvement actions.

• Collect and analyze supplier performance data to support deployment process improvements and pilot initiatives.
• Provide insights that support business cases for new tools, workflows, and operational enhancements.
• Continuously review performance metrics using systems such as Site Tracker and Power BI to improve delivery outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative mindset
• Ability to perform independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Effective collaboration with suppliers and cross‑functional teams
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong leadership and consultative abilities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative work culture aligned with company values

• Market Project Teams
• Customer Unit (CU)
• Customer Project Management
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)
• Automation & Operational Excellence
• People Function (HR)

• Customers
• Third‑Party Construction Suppliers

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant telecommunications or construction industry experience
• Strong understanding of telecom construction processes…