Construction Manager - Rochester, MN

Metronet; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus opportunity

MVP (profit sharing) plan

Annual merit increases

401(k) company match up to 6%

Paid time off

Perks and discounts

Opportunities for advancement

So much more!

Job summary

Metronet in Rochester, MN is seeking a Construction Manager to lead project teams and own budgets, schedules, and customer expectations. The role interfaces with customers, guides resource allocation, and drives on-time, under-budget delivery of telecom construction projects.

The ideal candidate has BS/BA in construction management or related field, 10+ years in telecom OSP, and strong budgeting, scheduling, and leadership abilities. Metronet offers competitive pay and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong knowledge of telecom construction and engineering.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and field office operations.
• Ten+ years of telecommunications OSP design/construction experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review and fully understand contracts and requirements of each project.
• Create and execute project work plans, schedules, and control budgets; identify and procure resources.
• Assign duties to the project management team and staff.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects to ensure on-time, under-budget completion.
• Meet with customers; provide progress reports and manage changes to plans.
• Interpret project specifications and act as a technical expert on scope and delivery.
• Communicate requirements to project staff and assist with questions on technology, equipment, and design.
• Serve as project spokesperson; maintain relationships with customers and coordinate updates.
• Ensure contract, permit and authorization compliance as applicable.
• Review and approve job cost reports submitted to home office.
• Maintain regular communication with Director of Construction and management.

Skills

Project budgeting

Scheduling & tracking

Staff management

Client communication

Education

BS/BA degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or civil engineering preferred

Equivalent experience will be considered

Job description

Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet!

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Construction, the Construction Manager is the leader of their assigned project(s).The Construction Manager has the ultimate responsibility for the project budget, meeting project timelines, customer expectations, managing the project team, and interfacing with the customer.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Annual bonus opportunity
• MVP (profit sharing) plan
• Annual merit increases
• 401(k) company match up to 6%
• Paid time off
• Perks and discounts
• Opportunities for advancement
• So much more!

What you will be doing:

• Review and fully understand the contracts and requirements of each project.
• Create and execute project work plans, schedules, and control budgets as well as identifying and acquiring resources needed for prosecution of the project(s).
• Assign individual duties to the project management team and staff.
• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of a project to ensure on-time and under budget project completion.
• Meet with internal and external customers with prepared reports to give progress updates, answer questions, and manage requested changes to project plans.
• Manage the decisions on the scope and delivery of the project including serving as a technical expert in interpreting the specification of the project.
• Communicate requirements and specifications to the project staff and assist with any questions related to the technology, equipment, and design requirements.
• Serve as the project spokesperson when necessary by developing relationships and facilitating communication, updates, and meetings with internal and external customers.
• Ensure contract, permit and authorization compliance, as applicable.
• Review and approve job cost accounting reports submitted to home office.
• Maintain day-to-day communication with the Director of Construction and other management.
• Produce quality results in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Represent Metronet professionally to satisfy immediate customer needs and to foster return business.
• Respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
• Maintain regular, consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance according to company policies.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role and those of the project team.
• Adhere to company policies, regulations, procedures, and principles.

What You Need For This Position:

• BS/BA degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or civil engineering preferred
• Equivalent experience will be considered
• Strong knowledge of Telecom construction and engineering, project budget creation and management, project scheduling and tracking, project finance, cost reporting, and field office operations
• Solid business acumen and experience in managing large telecom construction projects
• Ten or more years of telecommunications OSP network design and construction experience or acceptable equivalent required

Salary - $75,000-$100,000

Join us and find out what it means to love your career!

At Metronet, we are the nation’s largest independently owned 100% Fiber Optic company founded in the Midwest. We are customer-focused and provide cutting-edge fiber optic communication services, including fiber internet and full-featured Fiber Phone. We have been growing communities since 2005 and have built networks in more than 250 cities across 16 states.

We are proudly recognized as a Top Diversity Employer by Diversity Jobs in 2022. We believe in our people by growing their talent, offering career paths, advancement opportunities and skill development.

Metronet is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

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