Construction Manager OSP/FTTH - Minneapolis, MN

Position Overview

The Construction Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of outside plant (OSP) fiber construction operations within an assigned geographic market.

This role oversees construction crews and contractors, tracks production and costs on a project-by-project basis, coordinates with engineering and permitting teams, and ensures quality standards and completion timelines are met across residential, commercial, MDU, and expansion-related fiber builds.

This is a local, field-present management role with a company-provided home-garaged vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction activities including residential FTTH, commercial/SMB, MDU inside wiring, joint trench, and other OSP projects.
• Maintain and update project trackers with milestones, costs, and production results.
• Assign work to crews and contractors to meet required completion dates.
• Ensure quality of construction, budget adherence, and on-time project delivery.
• Provide regular status reporting to leadership and cross-functional departments.
• Train and oversee junior construction managers and field staff.
• Coordinate with engineering, permitting, and internal teams to refine construction processes and standards.
• Monitor contractor and crew performance; recommend corrective action as needed.
• Review field reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage project estimates, budgets, and schedules.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• 5+ years of experience in telecom/fiber OSP construction management.
• Strong knowledge of FTTH construction methods (aerial, buried, underground).
• Experience in project budgeting, scheduling, and cost reporting.
• Proven ability to manage construction crews and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Earth/KMZ/KML files.
• Familiarity with GIS, CADD, or mapping/drafting tools (preferred).
• BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (equivalent field experience accepted).

Skills

Budgeting, CADD (Computer-Aided Design and Drafting), Construction, Construction Management, Corrective Action, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Electrical Wiring, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Google Earth, High School Diploma, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Plant Management, Production Control, Production Costing, Project Estimates, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Quality Metrics, Residential Construction, Time Management

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