Construction Manager

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications infrastructure firm is seeking a motivated professional to oversee construction activities for next-generation network deployment in Berlin, Connecticut. This field-based position demands hands-on project management and quality oversight for both aerial and underground construction. The ideal candidate enjoys working in the field, coordinating between contractors and internal teams while ensuring compliance with safety standards and delivery timelines. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and overtime is essential for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing construction activities and managing field teams.
• Ability to maintain project quality and compliance with standards.
• Flexibility to work various schedules, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Coordinate activities between contractors and internal operations.
• Conduct site visits for safety and compliance checks.

Skills

Project quality oversight

Field-based experience

Construction management

Safety standards enforcement

Job description

This role supports a leading telecommunications infrastructure program focused on next-generation network (NGAN) deployment, including fiber, coax, and node segmentation. The position is field-based, requiring hands‑on oversight of both aerial and underground construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and in compliance with all applicable standards. This is a dynamic role requiring flexibility in schedule, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

If you’re someone who thrives in the field, enjoys owning project quality from construction through handoff, and wants to be the key link between contractors and operations, this role offers a high‑impact opportunity to directly influence network performance and build quality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of aerial and underground construction activities, including:
• Placement of hardline coax and fiber infrastructure
• Framing and installation of strand and poles
• Transfer of facilities between poles
• Joint trench construction and placement
• Safe operation of construction vehicles and equipment trailers
• Act as the primary field interface between contractors and internal teams, serving as liaison to regional network technicians
• Ensure new or upgraded power supplies are installed, tested, and fully operational prior to cutover
• Maintain overall responsibility for NGAN build quality, from contractor construction through final handoff to operations
• Perform quality control (QC) on job documentation, including JT/Polaris entries and route/path verification
• Monitor contractor performance against established goals, timelines, and quality standards
• Track and maintain accurate records for:
  • Project start and milestone dates
  • Material usage and costs
  • Labor expenditures
• Generate and maintain reports related to construction progress, materials, and financials
• Review, resolve, and follow up on customer requests and complaints

Leadership & Coordination

• Coordinate and supervise daily activities of construction crews, technical staff, and support personnel
• Set team priorities, assign tasks, and perform regular quality and progress checks
• Support specialists and leadership with project coordination and execution
• Ensure all work meets or exceeds company, local, state, and federal standards and regulations

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce worksite safety standards and best practices
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure compliance
• Lead and participate in safety meetings with field crews

Work Environment & Expectations

• Field-based role with approximately 90% of time spent in the field
• Requires regular, consistent, and punctual attendance
• Must be able to work variable schedules, including nights, weekends, and overtime

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned