Fiber Construction Project Manager

R. Directional Drilling & Underground Technology Inc.; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

RDD is seeking an experienced Fiber Construction Project Manager to oversee fiber and underground utility projects in the Tucson market. You will manage projects from pre-construction through completion, coordinating customers, crews, subcontractors, materials, permits, schedules, and project financials.

You should understand fiber construction in the field, keep crews productive, inform customers, and drive profitability while maintaining strong client relationships and coordinating with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing fiber, telecommunications, underground utility, or related construction projects.
• Strong understanding of fiber construction methods, including underground construction and HDD.
• Experience reading construction plans and interpreting scopes of work.
• Understanding of project scheduling, production tracking, and job costing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage fiber construction projects from start to completion.
• Coordinate with customers, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and field crews.
• Review plans, prints, scopes of work, and construction requirements.
• Coordinate project scheduling and manpower.
• Track production, quantities, costs, change orders, and project profitability.
• Manage material procurement and delivery.
• Review daily reports, as-builts, photos, and project documentation.
• Identify potential issues and resolve field conflicts quickly.
• Coordinate permitting, utility locates, pre-construction meetings, and inspections.
• Prepare and submit customer billing packages.
• Review invoices and subcontractor documentation.
• Communicate project status, schedule, and financial performance to management.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and help identify additional work opportunities.
• Work closely with Superintendents, General Foremen, and field crews.

Skills

Fiber project mgmt

Reading plans

Scheduling

Communication

Multi-project mgmt

MS Office

Driver's license

Field visits

Tools

Excel/Outlook

Job description

Company: R Directional Drilling & Underground Technology (RDD)

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

R Directional Drilling & Underground Technology (RDD) is looking for an experienced Fiber Construction Project Manager to oversee fiber and underground utility construction projects in the Tucson market.

This position is responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through completion, while coordinating customers, crews, subcontractors, materials, permits, schedules, and project financials.

We are looking for someone who understands fiber construction in the field and can manage projects while keeping crews productive, customers informed, and jobs profitable.

Responsibilities

• Manage fiber construction projects from start to completion
• Coordinate with customers, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and field crews
• Review plans, prints, scopes of work, and construction requirements
• Coordinate project scheduling and manpower
• Track production, quantities, costs, change orders, and project profitability
• Manage material procurement and delivery
• Review daily reports, as-builts, photos, and project documentation
• Identify potential issues and resolve field conflicts quickly
• Coordinate permitting, utility locates, pre-construction meetings, and inspections
• Prepare and submit customer billing packages
• Review invoices and subcontractor documentation
• Communicate project status, schedule, and financial performance to management
• Maintain strong customer relationships and help identify additional work opportunities
• Work closely with Superintendents, General Foremen, and field crews

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing fiber, telecommunications, underground utility, or related construction projects
• Strong understanding of fiber construction methods, including underground construction and HDD
• Experience reading construction plans and interpreting scopes of work
• Understanding of project scheduling, production tracking, and job costing
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to occasionally visit active construction sites and work with field personnel

Preferred Experience

• Outside Plant (OSP) fiber construction
• Underground fiber/conduit installation
• HDD and trenching
• Cox, Spectrum, AT&T, Google, or other major telecom construction programs
• Experience with project billing, change orders, and job costing
• Experience managing construction crews and subcontractors
• AD&D insurance
• Company truck
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 3+ years of experience managing fiber, telecommunication, underground utility, or related construction projects?
• Do you have a strong understanding of project scheduling, production tracking, and job costing?
• Do you have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record?
• Do you have a strong understanding of fiber construction methods, including underground construction and HDD?