Construction Manager

TrueNet Communications; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Veteran-friendly workplace

Job summary

TrueNet Communications is seeking a Construction Manager in Roanoke, Virginia, responsible for overseeing construction activities and ensuring compliance with customer standards and procedures. The role demands extensive field engineering for Telecom, Fiber, Wireless, and HFC projects, requiring about 80-85% travel.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years in CATV infrastructure, and possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CATV/Telecommunications infrastructure design.
• Ability to coordinate permitting and utility pole applications.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee construction projects with subcontractors.
• Inspect Telecom and Fiber networks for compliance.
• Coordinate project team tasks and invoicing.

Skills

Field engineering

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in CATV/Telecommunications

Tools

AutoCad

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Construction Manager plans and evaluates project construction activities under the direction of the Project Manager or Director. The Construction Manager is responsible for all construction activities for a specified construction project and oversees the day‑to‑day activities of construction staff and subcontractors.

80-85% of this role will require travel.

Essential Position Functions

• Plan, coordinate, oversee and inspect new, rebuild and upgrade (Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC) construction projects with in‑house and subcontractor crews.
• Perform (Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC) field engineering, and work with (Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC) Network drafters/designers to create efficient route designs and cost estimates.
• Coordinate and obtain access and ROW (right‑of‑way) agreements when required.
• Coordinate permitting and pole applications, joint‑trenching, and make‑ready for utility poles.
• Act as the company representative with other utility and state/local entities for field meetings when opening/closing permits.
• Inspect (Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC) networks and ensure backbone is available for launch or product deployments.
• Ensure all customer standards, processes and procedures for network design and deployment are followed.
• Estimate network construction costs, prepare budgets and track expenses.
• Coordinate all customer implementation activities including site walk‑throughs, node placements and subcontract labor.
• Oversee all in‑house and sub‑contractor invoices and process billing to TrueNet accounts billing team.
• Maintain all material inventory, including quantifying orders, receiving and issuing equipment/materials to crews.
• Coordinate and assign daily tasks to project team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in CATV (cable television)/Telecommunications OSP infrastructure design and construction, including node splits, plant extensions and building entrance facilities.
• Working knowledge of Telecom, Fiber, Wireless and HFC (hybrid fiber coaxial) infrastructure design and construction principles for CATV and Telecom plant.
• Experience with plant design tools including AutoCad and Lode Data preferred.
• Ability to learn, utilize and work efficiently in TrueNet and customer systems and databases.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Intermediate ability with Windows operating systems.
• Intermediate level ability with Microsoft Office applications – Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with strong attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work alone and with a team.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent walking, standing and sitting within the work area.
• Must be able to carry a ladder and lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work alone and with a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, peers, and others.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions (hot, cold, wet, and dry).

Work Environment

• Must be able to travel up to 50% (most travel is planned).
• Ability to work in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed to meet client needs.
• Ability to operate a commercial vehicle and/or pull a trailer.
• Carry, set‑up and extend ladders weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Working on aerial lifts, ladders, at heights up to 40 feet.
• Must be able to work in loud, noise‑filled environment out in the field.
• The position requires working independently, as well as part of a team.
• This position requires verbal and face‑to‑face contact with others daily.
• This position requires use of all general office equipment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

TrueNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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