Construction Manager (Sacramento, CA)

Socket.dev; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with extensive options

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Intrepid Fiber is seeking a seasoned project manager to lead fiber-to-the-home deployment efforts across multiple locations. You will oversee estimating, design, engineering, and construction, ensuring cost and schedule targets are met while coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.

The role emphasizes end-to-end project delivery, governance, and proactive risk management, with a focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training, certifications, or relevant experience.
• 5+ years in telecom engineering/construction or equivalent project management.
• Experience managing large, complex fiber deployment projects.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and vendor-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define comprehensive plans for large, complex fiber deployment projects.
• Deliver on-schedule, on-budget performance with clear governance and reporting.
• Lead end-to-end deployment incl. network architecture, construction, and hand-over.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed by all stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to achieve scope.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and customers.
• Explore opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Spanish (desirable)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

GIS Software

Sitetracker

Netsuite (PM/Finance)

Job description

ABOUT US

We at Intrepid Fiber believe everyone has the right to access the Internet, no matter where they live or their socioeconomic status. Our vision is to become the nation’s most prolific developer of fiber-to-the-home infrastructure. Intrepid is working with local municipalities to integrate the digital infrastructure necessary to afford consumers more choices, more accessibility, and better value by connecting to the Internet services that enable them to live their best lives.

For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.intrepidfiber.com

SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for project managing the deployment of new fiber-based telecommunications networks in one or more geographical locations, overseeing the estimating, design, engineering, and construction processes, including managing the costs and schedule of the overall project(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: What will you be doing?

• Defining comprehensive plans for large, complex, highly technical projects that cover the following: phased delivery plan; resource requirements; project costs, project schedule; risk assessment and mitigation; expense and capital budget requirements; resource structure and accountability matrix; project governance and reporting.
• Responsible for in-scope, on schedule, on budget delivery. Establish the appropriate project/team structure, reporting and metrics to measure, monitor performance against plan, reporting regular status updates to customers, superiors, executives and key strategic stakeholders.
• Leading the end-to-end solution deployment. Covering everything from the network architecture, process and system solutions, construction methodologies, material selection, acquisition and handling, field installation activities, project acceptance activities, training requirements, operational hand-over activities, etc.
• Responsible for implementing the corporate and organizational specific health and safety policies and procedures, as well as the safe working behaviors of our vendors and suppliers.
• Building a partnership model, as the team may include company employees from various outside departments as well as outside contractors and engineering firms and must establish and drive clear accountability for all team members and create an environment that enables high performance from the team.
• On-time delivery of projects to scope, budget, and other constraints.
• Align resources; manage issues, risks and all project deliverables.
• Coordinate financial management controls (from order-to-bill) and additional assurance needs considering all stakeholders, internal and external.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Who will you be in charge of?

Overseeing Engineering and Construction vendors, material vendors, and suppliers.

COMPETENCIES: What do you bring to the team?

• Proficient in observing safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• 5 years of Telecom engineering and construction experience in ISP and OSP with experience in builds of MDU and/or SMB projects preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training, certifications, or relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Valid, unrestricted drivers license
• Ability to speak/write in Spanish and other languages is desirable but not required.
• Proficient in technology-related skills, including knowledge of Internet Software; Microsoft Office Suite, Design Software (Visio, Vetro, others); GIS Software; Sitetracker; and Project Management and Financial Software (Netsuite)
• Established expertise in communicating changes and progress; consistently completes projects on time and within budget.
• Continuously building knowledge and skills.
• Skilled in identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner; skillfully gathers and analyzes information; develops alternative solutions.
• Proven track record of balancing team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supporting everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Consistently demonstrating confidence in self and others.
• Always looking for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Capable in prioritizing and planning work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
• Aptitude for adapting to changes in the work environment; managing competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Proven track record in approaching others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

BENEFITS: What do we bring to our employees?

• Medical Plans: Various options, including high-deductible plans with lower premiums. Preventive care is covered at 100%, and you have access to a wide network of providers.
• 401(k) Plan: Includes a company match to help you save for retirement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Provides support for personal and work-related issues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Starts accruing on your first day.
• Additional benefits can include Dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, company vehicle or mileage reimbursement, and other perks.

Intrepid Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.