[Hiring] Senior Construction Manager @Network Connex

Role Description

The Senior Construction Manager is accountable for the coordinated field execution of large, complex, or multiple National Fiber Team projects or work areas. This role provides senior-level oversight to Construction Managers and field leadership to deliver safe, high-quality work on schedule and within approved budgets, in accordance with customer specifications, NTI standards, and contractual requirements.

The Senior Construction Manager translates operational priorities into executable field plans, resolves cross-team constraints, validates forecasts and performance, develops Construction Managers, and serves as an escalation point for field execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, or related field preferred; bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Management preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in telecommunications, structured cabling, or fiber optic construction.
• Minimum 5 years in progressively responsible construction leadership, including experience directing Construction Managers, General Foremen, or equivalent leaders.
• Demonstrated delivery of large, complex mission-critical, commercial, or hyperscale data center work.
• Experience overseeing multiple crews, shifts, subcontractors, and concurrent work fronts or projects.
• Demonstrated responsibility for labor forecasting, productivity, schedule recovery, quality, and cost control.
• Proven ability to lead work from mobilization through acceptance and closeout.
• Advanced practical knowledge of ISP/OSP fiber, bulk deployment, splicing, testing, structured cabling, pathways, racks/cabinets, and cross-connects.
• Strong ability to interpret IFC drawings, construction sequences, technical standards, optical budgets, and acceptance criteria.
• Working knowledge of QA/QC, material planning, field change documentation, and customer turnover requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• Working proficiency with project management software, electronic drawings, digital field reporting, and scheduling tools; Procore preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• OSHA 30 Construction required.
• CPR / First Aid required or ability to obtain.
• Preferred: PMP, BICSI TECH, BICSI RCDD, CFOT, relevant manufacturer certifications, and equipment-specific fusion splicing or fiber testing certifications.

Requirements

• Direct and coach assigned Construction Managers and field leadership across multiple crews, shifts, or work areas.
• Establish consistent expectations for daily kickoffs, shift handoffs, production reviews, and field accountability.
• Validate CM staffing plans, assignments, leadership coverage, and escalation practices.
• Intervene in systemic field obstacles and coordinate solutions across projects or disciplines.
• Develop succession plans and identify high-potential field leaders.
• Oversee execution against IFC drawings, scopes of work, customer standards, NTI standards, safety requirements, and approved schedules.
• Integrate three-week look-ahead plans, construction sequencing, access constraints, material readiness, and labor loading.
• Review CM execution plans and confirm that handoffs between installation, splicing, testing, validations, and closeout are coordinated.
• Lead recovery planning for underperforming work fronts and elevate scope or schedule changes to Project Management.
• Standardize field execution practices across assigned projects.
• Champion zero-incident expectations and visible field leadership.
• Verify CM enforcement of JHAs, safety briefings, PPE, inspections, incident reporting, near-miss investigations, and Stop Work Authority.
• Review trends from safety audits and corrective actions; ensure timely closure and lessons learned.
• Own aggregate production performance across assigned work fronts and review daily and weekly production reporting.
• Validate productivity assumptions and manpower forecasts for fiber installation, conveyance, racks/cabinets, splicing, testing, labeling, and closeout.
• Balance crews and specialized resources within delegated authority to protect critical milestones.
• Analyze labor efficiency, planned-versus-actual output, crew utilization, and recurring production constraints.
• Implement corrective actions when production trends threaten commitments.
• Provide oversight of field inspections, workmanship, test results, punch lists, and customer acceptance readiness.
• Verify adherence to applicable BICSI and other relevant standards, manufacturer requirements, NTI quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Review recurring defects, rework trends, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Field Engineering, QA/QC, and Project Management to resolve technical ambiguities and document deviations through approved processes.
• Represent NTI in customer coordination meetings and significant field-level escalations.
• Provide accurate status, constraint, and recovery updates with consistent messaging across assigned Construction Managers.
• Resolve operational concerns within delegated authority and promptly escalate contractual or commercial issues.
• Maintain professional written and verbal communication that protects customer confidence and NTI’s reputation.
• Coach Construction Managers on planning, communication, performance management, and documentation.
• Review staffing, onboarding, training needs, rotations, and leadership coverage with Operations and HR.
• Ensure consistent, fact-based employee accountability and appropriate use of established corrective action processes.
• Support performance evaluations, promotion recommendations, and leadership development.
• Monitor subcontractor safety, quality, manpower, productivity, and schedule commitments through assigned Construction Managers.
• Coordinate field integration, workfront readiness, and performance recovery plans.
• Review field quantities and supporting documentation for invoice validation; refer contractual and rate matters to authorized personnel.
• Consolidate material, tool, vehicle, rental equipment, and specialty testing/splicing resource forecasts.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Fleet & Asset Management to address shortages, calibration, repairs, movement, and accountability.
• Review three-week look-aheads and critical path risks with Construction Managers and Project Management.
• Review labor budgets, overtime, productivity, equipment utilization, rework, travel, and material waste trends.
• Ensure timely and accurate daily reports, headcount, production quantities, quality records, safety observations, and issue logs.
• Act as the senior field coordination point among Operations leadership, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Field Engineering, Safety, Logistics, customers, and subcontractors.

Benefits

• $135,000 - $155,000 a year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings options.
• For Union employees, pay rates and benefit levels are determined by union classifications which are set by the union.

Company Description

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, is a premier turnkey installer of fiber optic and data center infrastructure. Working on our team puts you on the leading edge of innovation in the digital communications space.

With the perks of a large organization, NTI remains true to its roots as a home-grown company with an open door culture that welcomes new ideas and encourages professional growth. We set you on the right path with careful onboarding and thorough training programs that prepare you for success in your role and beyond.