Construction Manager - TX

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is a first-class fiber optic utility construction firm founded by career telecom and construction professionals. We leverage the latest technologies and up-to-date construction practices to design and build high-performance networks that deliver fast, reliable connectivity for businesses, schools, and healthcare.

At GRC, we believe that great infrastructure is built on two foundational commitments:

• Safety First: This is our #1 priority and a mutual commitment. We protect our team members, the public, and our customers' assets by prioritizing safety over production and ensuring every project is executed without shortcuts so everyone goes home safe.
• Quality & Excellence: We commit to excellence in every detail. By investing in our people, best-in-industry equipment, and processes, we deliver reliable, lasting work and exceptional, professional service for our customers.

We are looking for people who take pride in their trade and want to help us lay the foundation for a safer, more connected future.

Glass Roots Construction (GRC) is seeking a high-performing Construction Manager to lead our underground utility projects from inception to completion. As GRC continues to scale, this role serves as a pivotal bridge between our strategic goals and field execution. You won’t just be managing tasks; you will be the primary driver of project profitability, client relationships, and operational excellence.

This is a leadership position designed for a proactive problem-solver who can navigate the complexities of civil construction while mentoring our field teams and ensuring GRC remains the gold standard for safety and efficiency in the West/Central Texas area.

The Construction Manager will report directly to the Director of Operations and have the opportunity to join a dynamic team, gain valuable experience, and be part of the exciting growth at GRC! You must be familiar with the goals of the project and the responsibilities of all involved parties.

• Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day construction activities of a fiber optic utility network.
• Compliance & Safety: Work directly with the Market Manager to ensure safe and quality construction practices are being met by our internal and subcontract crews.
• Field Engagement: You will be in the field working alongside the crews 75-100% of your day
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• Field Verification: Verify all construction progress as work is completed. This entails using a utility locator to identify depth and offsets of all newly placed conduit, vaults, etc.
• Data Collection: Collect pictures, bore logs, and other data from crews to support customer Quality Control requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Learn and apply all quality metrics to ongoing and completed work to ensure that finished products meet customer, municipality, and environmental specifications.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work night shifts on a rotation basis.

• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Must have at least 3 years’ experience working with and around directional drilling crews in the utility construction industry.
• Leadership: Proven supervisory experience is required.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to work constructively with Environmental Monitors, DOT/OSHA, Municipalities, and other stakeholders.
• Technical Literacy: Strong understanding of utility construction practices and terminology; ability to read, interpret, and adjust various construction drawings/prints.
• Specialized Tools: Direct experience with utility locating systems.
• Tech Savvy: Strong computer skills and experience in data management.
• Physical Requirements: Frequently lift up to 20 lbs, with occasional team lifts up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to navigate uneven footing, open trenches, and variable…