Construction Manager - Telecom

dycomind; Harleysville (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

PTO, parental leave, and holidays

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Legal insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

Parkside Utility Construction is seeking a Telecom Manager to lead the assigned construction division across Harleysville and nearby PA sites. You will organize, direct, and supervise construction activities, ensuring subcontractor compliance and strong safety and costing controls.

You will coordinate scheduling, communicate with operations teams, and act as a liaison on production, progress, and delays, while continuously improving processes and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of related work experience required.
• Strong knowledge of telecom equipment and FTTH architectures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and schedules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Owns the assigned Construction Division, its operations, equipment and facilities.
• Ensures safety compliance and coordination with EHS and DOT requirements.
• Maintains regular communication with stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Identifies process improvements to improve service delivery.
• Tracks KPIs and ensures productivity, profitability and accountability.
• Manages workforce scheduling and subcontractor coordination.
• Supports project handoffs with Project Management staff.
• Maintains knowledge of contracts, pricing, units and customer requirements.
• Drives weekly awareness of business finances and cost optimization.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and procurement decisions.

Skills

Telecom knowledge

FTTH knowledge

Communication skills

Organized / self-motivated

Willingness to travel

Project multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

5+ years of related work experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Manager - Telecom

Job Location (Short): Harleysville, PA | Reading, PA | Newmanstown, PA

Workplace Type: Office

Employment Type: Salaried

Discover a more connected career

At Parkside Utility Construction as a Telecom Manager, you’ll be responsible for organizing, directing, and supervising construction activities for a specific area including subcontractor compliance and project safety/control. The Telecom Manager coordinates construction scheduling and communication and acts as a liaison to others in Operations concerning production, subcontracting, progress and delays.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• Assumes complete responsibility for the assigned Construction Division, its operations, its equipment and its facilities.

• Assumes complete responsibility for safety requirements by holding others accountable and supporting commitment to worker safety, worker’s compensation loss management and DOT compliance in coordination and cooperation with the EHS department;

• Maintains regular communication with internal and external stakeholders in effort to monitor and ensure customer satisfaction and organizational congruence;

• Identifies and implements continuous process improvement initiatives to allow efficient service delivery;

• Identifies, analyzes and reports key performance indicators of divisional operations and holds stakeholders at all levels accountable to them, ensuring employee engagement, maximum productivity and maximum profitability;

• Monitors and holds others accountable to maintaining an appropriate and effective work schedule and quality control program to ensure the Company’s promises of quality and timeliness are met;

• May be responsible for the employee and subcontractor schedule - budgets time required to meet production deadlines in a safe manner;

• When utilized, works closely with Project Management personnel to ensure smooth departmental hand offs and appropriate information and documentation flow;

• Acquires complete knowledge of assigned contracts including in depth knowledge of units, pricing, systems and other specific customer requirements. Trains and holds direct reports accountable to such knowledge as it is necessary to effectively perform their jobs;

• Actively seeks knowledge of business finances on a weekly basis;

• Adjusts work activities to make financial success a priority;

• Ensures equipment is maintained per established Manufacturer and Company standards;

• Manages equipment procurement needs using cost vs benefit analysis;

• Ensures the accuracy of employee time and production records. Follows company processes to address discrepancies;

• Actively seeks and actively participates in the onboarding process of new Subcontractors;

• Effectively identifies need for, acquires and manages an appropriate workforce in correlation with customer demands in participation and support of Human Resources;

• Ensures that both positive and negative feedback are delivered and appropriately documented in a timely manner, either personally or through appropriate delegation, in alignment with Company procedures regarding employee performance reviews;

• Creates and maintains individual employee development plans;

• Seeks and implements opportunities for employee development;

• May perform the duties of field personnel as needed;

• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older

• Authorization to work in the United States for this company

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 5+ years of related work experience

• Strong knowledge of equipment and practices related to the telecom industry

• General technical knowledge of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) architectures

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally with customers, quality inspectors, project managers and subcontractors

• Proven to be self-motivated, resourceful, organized and able to be involved in multiple projects simultaneously

• The willingness to travel

Why grow your career with us

Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without