Construction Manager

Centerline; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Referral bonuses

Generous PTO

Job summary

Centerline is seeking a Telecom Construction Manager to oversee telecommunications infrastructure projects, including tower builds, equipment installations, and network upgrades. You will lead field crews, coordinate with subcontractors, and manage timelines, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence.

The role requires hands-on supervision experience in cell-tower construction and equipment installation, with strong organization and client-facing skills to foster a productive team

Qualifications

• Experience in construction management and leading crews in the wireless industry.
• Experience with Ericsson and AT&T, construction drawings, and scopes of work.
• Ability to prepare materials lists and order materials before deployment.
• Commitment to safety and quality on site.
• Ability to manage a project within a structured environment.
• Valid driver?s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of jobs, sites and crews; act as the point of contact between crews, client personnel and subcontractors.
• Provide on-site services with crews as needed for job completion and success.
• Manage daily progress and required action items for each project.
• Ensure milestones are reached on time or ahead of schedule.
• Ensure completion of all project deliverables per projections and client expectations.

Skills

Wireless construction management

Team leadership

Site safety management

Budget & scheduling

Tools

Ericsson

AT&T

Job description

The Telecom Construction Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of telecommunications infrastructure projects, including tower builds, equipment installations, and network upgrades. This role is responsible for managing field crews, subcontractors, and project timelines to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role is ideal for a supervisor with hands-on experience in cell-tower construction and equipment installation.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the daily operations of assigned jobs, sites and crews Acts as the point of contact between crews, client personnel and subcontractors
• Provides on-site services with crews as needed for job completion and success
• Handles the daily management of each project and required action items
• Ensures that assigned workflow is being achieved and that tasks and milestones are being reached on time or ahead of schedule
• Ensure the successful completion of all project deliverables according to projections and client expectations.
• Schedule and manage crews, subcontractors and materials for delivery
• Ensure safety and quality control requirements at all sites and with all crews and subs
• Organize and attend bid walks, negotiate with and direct subcontractors
• Provide bids, kitting lists, updated trackers to client as needed Work closely with personnel and clients to develop a successful team atmosphere
• Provide QC inspections on assigned projects
• Ensure all site-specific closeout documentation is complete, professional and submitted timely Provide leadership, guidance and actively train/promote learning to all your personnel
• Maintain equipment and vehicles in an operational condition at all times
• Assists Project Manager with bidding jobs and projects
• Maintain daily paperwork required for jobs, sites and crews.

What You Will Need

• Previous experience with construction management and leading a crews in the wireless industry
• Previous experience with Ericsson & AT&T, construction drawings and scopes of work
• Must be able to create materials list based on plans/scope of work, order and compile materials for crew in advance of deployment
• Recognize and provide a safe work site with acceptable quality and efficiency.
• Ability to manage a specific project within a structured environment
• Prepare and complete necessary surveys, forms, reports, sketches, photos, exhibits, applications and other tasks related to construction efforts on various projects
• Attend weekly status meetings to go over site status
• Maintain a periodic presence in the client office to facilitate a positive working relationship
• Provide other related construction services as the project dictates Comfortable working in an outdoor and indoor work environment (direct exposure to sun and heat)
• Valid driver's license

AAP/EEO Statement

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who We Are

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects. With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey. We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Reliability. Our values are key to our team’s success and driving everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, and vision — plus a 401(k) plan, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network.

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