Construction Manager

Description

The Construction Manager is a critical leadership role at DCOMM
, positioned between the Supervisor and Operations Manager roles. This individual is responsible for managing multiple broadband Outside Plant (OSP) construction projects, including fiber optics, aerial, and underground construction. With a strong focus on project execution, this role emphasizes meeting deadlines, maintaining quality standards, and adhering to budgets while working closely with field supervisors, subcontractors, and customers. The Construction Manager ensures projects are completed efficiently and aligns with DCOMM’s operational goals and customer expectations.

This role balances time between office-based responsibilities—such as scheduling, documentation, and reporting—and fieldwork, where the individual provides hands‑on leadership and oversight. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment and demonstrates expertise in managing resources, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence.

• Oversight of Construction Projects:
  Manage multiple OSP construction projects, ensuring efficient workflows, adherence to SLA deadlines, and delivery of high-quality services.
• Field Leadership:
  Provide on‑site leadership to field supervisors, crews, and subcontractors, ensuring all teams understand project objectives, safety protocols, and timelines. Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and resolve field challenges.
• Project Scheduling and Coordination:
  Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring resources, materials, and personnel are aligned with project milestones. Proactively address potential delays or disruptions to ensure timely completion.
• Resource Allocation:
  Optimize the allocation of personnel, vehicles, materials, and equipment across multiple projects to maximize efficiency and cost‑effectiveness.
• Customer
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Serve as the primary contact for customers, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations.
• Quality Assurance:
  Monitor and inspect work performed in the field to ensure it meets technical specifications, customer requirements, and company standards. Address any deficiencies promptly with corrective actions.
• Safety Leadership:
  Enforce a safety‑first culture by conducting safety briefings, audits, and on‑site training. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and customer‑specific safety protocols.
• Project Documentation:
  Maintain and update project documentation, including redlines, as‑builts, fiber schematic worksheets, and project journal entries. Ensure all records are accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Project Tracking Software Management:
  Keep internal project tracking software (Vitruvi) updated with accurate, real‑time project data. Ensure timely and accurate updates in customer‑provided project tracking platforms, aligning internal and external project records.
• Budget and Financial Oversight:
  Track and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial KPIs such as Labor‑to‑Revenue (L2R) and subcontractor payouts. Identify and implement cost‑saving measures while maintaining quality.
• Problem‑Solving and Decision‑Making:
  Address operational and project‑specific challenges quickly and effectively. Provide actionable solutions and upscale significant issues to the Operations Manager as necessary.
• Subcontractor Management:
  Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and contractual standards. Foster collaborative relationships to achieve project success.
• All Other Duties as Assigned:
  Take on additional responsibilities to meet the evolving needs of the business and ensure operational excellence.

• Extensive Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing teams of supervisors, field crews, and subcontractors in a high‑activity construction environment. Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams.
• OSP Construction Expertise:
  Strong background in broadband Outside Plant (OSP) construction, including fiber optics, aerial, and…