Construction Manager OSP & Small Cell (Seattle, WA)

TekCom Resources, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TekCom Resources, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager for a long-term contract-to-hire role in the Seattle market.

The position centers on telecommunications construction, vendor management, and coordinating field deployments of small cells, DAS, and fiber networks. You will lead field teams, review design drawings, ensure safety and quality, and maintain project documentation while coordinating with municipalities, utilities, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in telecom or wireless construction required.
• Experience with small cell, node deployment, and DAS projects.
• Experience coordinating construction in Seattle ROW environments.
• Experience with vendor management and contractor oversight.
• Familiar with RF and fiber testing equipment (OTDR, power meters, sweep, PIM).

Responsibilities

• Provide construction expertise to program, project, and district teams.
• Source, qualify, and select vendors; ensure scope and safety.
• Manage vendor relationships and hold contractors accountable.
• Attend deployment meetings as construction SME.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders: engineering, municipalities, utilities.
• Conduct field visits during all construction phases.
• Coordinate work for civil, fiber, node construction and equipment installs.
• Ensure work complies with standards and safety requirements.
• Review drawings, RF designs, fiber and civil plans for accuracy.
• Track documentation and closeout packages on time.

Skills

Vendor management

Construction leadership

Field inspections

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

OSHA 10/OSHA 30

First Aid/CPR

Tools

RF testing equipment

OTDR

Fiber testing

Power meters

Sweep testing

PIM testing

Job description

Position Summary We are recruiting for a long term contract to hire Construction Manager in the Seattle market.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide construction expertise and guidance to program, project, and district management teams on all aspects of telecommunications construction.
• Participate in vendor sourcing, qualification, and selection, ensuring vendors meet project scope, schedule, safety, and quality expectations.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance, holding contractors accountable to project deliverables, budgets, and timelines.
• Attend deployment meetings and planning sessions as the construction subject matter expert.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with project stakeholders including engineering teams, municipalities, utilities, and field contractors.
• Conduct regular field visits during all phases of construction including bid walks, pre-construction meetings, construction progress inspections, punch walks, and project closeout.
• Provide field direction and coordination to contractors performing civil work, fiber installation, node construction, and equipment installation.
• Oversee small cell/node deployments, DAS infrastructure builds, and associated fiber network construction
• Ensure all construction work complies with company construction standards, engineering drawings, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, RF designs, fiber plans, and civil plans to verify accurate project execution and resolve field issues.
• Coordinate Seattle ROW construction activities, including compliance with municipal requirements, permit conditions, and traffic control regulations.
• Understand prevailing construction costs and negotiate vendor pricing within approved project scope and budget.
• Identify and resolve field issues that may impact project schedule, cost, or quality while communicating risks to project leadership.
• Ensure all project documentation, construction records, and closeout packages are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Maintain project status and documentation within project tracking systems.
• Serve as a safety and quality representative during field visits, ensuring compliance with company safety programs, OSHA regulations, and workmanship standards.

Education / Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license required

Preferred certifications may include:

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• First Aid / CPR

Experience / Minimum Requirements

• 3-5+ years of telecommunications or wireless construction experience
• Experience managing small cell, node deployment, and DAS infrastructure projects
• Experience coordinating construction within Seattle Right-of-Way (ROW) environments
• Experience with vendor management and contractor oversight
• Knowledge of Outside Plant (OSP) fiber construction methods, including aerial and underground installation
• Familiarity with RF and fiber testing equipment such as OTDR, power meters, sweep testing, and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC, OSHA, and local municipal construction standards

TekCom Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer