Construction Manager (KY)

RLM Underground LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RLM Underground LLC seeks a Construction Manager to oversee underground and aerial telecom projects nationwide, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion. The CM will lead ground crews, coordinate with field teams and clients, and enforce project standards and procedures.

You will be responsible for daily site inspections, reporting, and keeping equipment and sites clean and compliant, with relocation not considered and Kentucky residency preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecom construction, including underground and/or aerial project execution.
• Proven supervisory background directing crews on large telecom projects.
• Strong risk assessment and risk management with focus on safety and compliance.
• Ability to interpret, implement, and uphold company policies, procedures, and project standards.
• Effective leadership including crew coordination, decision-making, and accountability.
• Clear, professional communication with field teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversees construction sites to ensure quality and safety.
• Manages customer/homeowner relations and addresses concerns.
• Ensures work adheres to approved documents and procedures.
• Ensures timely, efficient, and safe project completion.
• Directs ground crews daily and maintains site discipline.
• Prepares redline and daily reports.
• Handles procurement at jobsites (materials and supplies).
• Monitors schedule updates and progress.
• Maintains cleanliness of sites and equipment.
• Conducts daily inspections of vehicles and sites.

Skills

Telecom construction experience

Supervisory background

Risk assessment & safety

Policy interpretation

Leadership & accountability

Clear communication

Job description

Description

RLM Underground is a rapidly growing, full-turnkey telecommunications construction contractor serving projects across the United States. Founded in 2016, RLM has expanded from underground telecom construction into full-service operating support, with multiple regional offices and partnerships with both major and emerging telecom providers nationwide.

• Must reside in Kentucky or within a reasonable daily commuting distance, ideally near the Springfield area.
• Relocation is not being considered for this role
• We are not working with agencies for this hire

Position Summary:

RLM Underground seeks a motivated and experienced Construction Manager. The CM will be responsible for construction sites and employee and crew safety. The CM must be experienced in underground and/or aerial telecommunications, construction, and management. The goal is to ensure that all customer needs are being met.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversees construction sites to ensure a high level of quality and safety.
• Responsible for customer and homeowner relations.
• Assists customers and homeowners with complaints and restoration concerns.
• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved documents and procedures.
• Ensures that the project is completed in a timely, efficient, and safe manner.
• Lead and direct ground crews daily.
• Develops redline and daily reports.
• Responsible for procurement at jobsites including straw, seed, cutters, shovels, batteries, tarps, paint, etc.
• Monitors schedule updates.
• Maintains cleanliness of job sites, company equipment, and vehicles.
• Daily inspections of company vehicles, equipment, and job sites.

Job Type: Full Time

RLM Underground is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in telecom construction, including underground and/or aerial project execution
• Proven supervisory background with responsibility for directing crews and managing large-scale telecom projects
• Strong risk assessment and risk management capabilities with a focus on safety and compliance
• Ability to interpret, implement, and uphold company policies, procedures, and project standards
• Effective leadership skills, including crew coordination, decision-making, and accountability
• Clear, professional communication skills for interacting with field teams, clients, and internal stakeholders