Fiber Construction Manager

Nextlink Internet; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical, dental, and vis

401K with match

Training provided

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime as needed

Job summary

Nextlink Internet in Cedar Falls, IA seeks a Fiber Construction Manager to lead FTTH fiber projects across a regional area. You will manage budgets, schedules, and field teams, coordinating with engineering and subcontractors to meet timelines and quality goals.

The role involves extensive site work, cost estimation, and cross‑functional collaboration. Requires 5+ years of FTTH project leadership, strong Excel and planning skills, and up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years managing OSP construction projects.
• FTTH construction leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FTTH PON design and engineering practices.
• Project management experience on FTTH projects preferred.
• Experience with site walks, cost estimating, and site layout planning.
• Proficiency with Excel, Google Earth, and project management databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead underground and aerial construction personnel.
• Coordinate with planning to prepare preliminary cost estimates and routes.
• Plan, schedule, and manage project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure resources are assigned and workloads balanced.
• Read construction documents and splicing diagrams for fiber optics.
• Attend meetings and communicate progress and obstacles.

Tools

Excel

Google Earth

Project Mgmt databases

Job description

## Fiber Construction ManagerApplylocations: Cedar Falls, IAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100248**Company Overview**We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.**Company Overview**We are a Hudson Oaks, Texas-based Internet Service Provider (ISP) delivering High Speed Internet and Voice Services throughout multiple states to residential, business, K-12 Education, and government customers. We believe there is much more to an internet company than just delivering cost-effective internet solutions; we believe in delivering an overall customer experience that our competitors simply cannot match.**Job Summary:**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 construction project teams made up of in-house engineering and construction teams as well as subcontractors. The Construction Manager will typically have a geographical region, when applicable, where they manage the various OSP fiber construction projects within their region.**Essential Functions:***Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** Responsible for management of underground and aerial construction personnel* Coordinate with OSP Planning to prepare preliminary cost estimates and route proposals including descriptions of the proposed project and a map showing the preliminary route that is the basis for the estimate.* Work closely with Senior Leadership and other Staff to plan, schedule, update, and identify operational problems or obstacles.* Ensure proper resources are assigned and workload of resources.* Accurately and effectively prepare written correspondence to project team.* Attend construction meetings when requested* Read and interpret construction documents, i.e.; prints and plans as well as splicing diagrams that are used in the splicing of fiber optics.* Review preliminary construction prints from Right of Way authorities and determine potential conflicts; attend utility coordination meetings and construction progress meetings as needed.* Assist leadership in identifying and removing potential project roadblocks.* Establish positive relationships with team members, partners, and municipalities* Establish positive management and employee relationships.* Manage personnel issues, recommend promotions, and recommend needs for new positions.* Ensure all employees have a safe working environment.* Work closely with Engineering to ensure continuous feedback on the OSP design and any changes made to the design* Comfortable recommending design changes to increase build efficiency* Meet project goals, production, and other management reports.* Arrange for training as needed for employees.* Other duties as determined necessary.**Education and Experience:*** Minimum 5 years managing OSP construction projects* FTTH construction leadership experience preferred* Knowledge of common FTTH PON Design and engineering practices* Project Management Experience on FTTH projects highly preferred* Strong with Excel, Google Earth, and various Project Mgmt. databases* Experience performing site walks, cost estimating, site layout planning* Team Oriented mindset**Job Classification:*** Construction* Non-Exempt**Work Environment****/Hazards:*** Primarily remote* Will cover various locations throughout Iowa**Working Hours/Days:*** Monday thru Friday* Full-time* Overtime as needed**Travel Requirements:*** 50% of travel required**Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):**Nextlink 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.**Drug Free Workplace:**Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health, and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.**Affirmative Action (AAP/EEO Statement):**Nextlink 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.**Drug Free Workplace:**Nextlink intends to provide a safe work environment that will help protect the safety, health and well-being of all employees. Therefore, we are committed to an alcohol and drug-free workplace.### About NextLink# **Why Work For Nextlink?**We bring the high-speed Internet and phone experience to the underserved markets of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois. We make a difference in the lives of everyone we serve, whether it is an online student, a work-at-home family, or large enterprises such as ISDs, higher education, or government entities. Take a look below at our different career offerings and send us your resume today!# Benefits* Full-time work with overtime available* Employer paid medical, dental, and vision* 401K with a match* Training provided* Career advancement opportunities* Paid time off and holidays* Voluntary life insurance* Referral bonus program