Network Construction Manager

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IAPMO is seeking a Fiber Construction Manager in Phoenix, AZ to lead fiber infrastructure projects from planning to turnover. The role requires coordinating engineering and field teams, contractors, and permitting, ensuring on-time delivery with quality and safety at the forefront.

The ideal candidate has hands-on fiber/telecom construction experience, understands aerial and underground methods, and can travel regularly to active sites to resolve field issues and keep projects moving.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading fiber/telecommunications construction projects.
• Knowledge of Outside Plant (OSP) fiber construction.
• Understanding of aerial and underground construction methods.
• Experience supervising construction contractors and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with permitting and working with municipalities, utilities, or other governing bodies.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and multiple workstreams.
• Ability to identify and resolve field construction issues.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to active project locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple fiber construction projects from planning through turnover.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, field personnel, contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Review projects to identify construction challenges and requirements.
• Manage third-party contractors and monitor schedules, costs, and quality.
• Support bidding, selection, and scoping for projects.
• Lead aerial and underground fiber construction activities.
• Coordinate permits, utility approvals, and access agreements.
• Work with municipalities and utilities throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Monitor schedules and address delays or field conflicts proactively.
• Review progress and ensure quality and safety standards are met.
• Track project costs and negotiate scope changes with contractors.
• Maintain project documentation and provide progress updates.
• Resolve field issues and coordinate with engineering and stakeholders.
• Assist with project closeout and ensure outstanding items are completed.

Skills

Fiber construction

OSP fiber construction

Aerial & underground

Contractor oversight

Permitting

Scheduling & budgeting

Field issue resolution

Stakeholder management

Travel to sites

Education

Technical/engineering/construction education or equivalent

Job description

Fiber Construction Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ

We are seeking a Fiber Construction Manager to oversee the successful delivery of fiber infrastructure projects. This individual will coordinate field construction activities, contractors, engineering teams, permitting requirements, schedules, and budgets across multiple concurrent projects.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with fiber/telecommunications construction and understands both aerial and underground infrastructure. This position requires someone who can independently manage field activity, resolve construction issues, and keep projects moving from planning through completion

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple fiber construction projects through planning, construction, completion, and turnover
• Coordinate activities between engineering teams, field personnel, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders
• Review proposed projects to identify potential construction challenges and requirements
• Manage third-party construction contractors and monitor performance, schedules, quality, and costs
• Support contractor bidding, selection, and project scoping
• Oversee aerial and underground fiber construction activities
• Coordinate required permits, utility approvals, access agreements, and other construction-related requirements
• Work with municipalities, utilities, and other outside organizations throughout the construction process
• Monitor project schedules and proactively address delays, field conflicts, or other risks
• Review construction progress and verify work meets established quality and safety expectations
• Track project costs and work with contractors to address pricing or scope changes
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular progress updates
• Resolve field issues and coordinate solutions with engineering and project stakeholders
• Support project closeout and ensure outstanding construction items are completed

Required Qualification

• Experience supporting or managing fiber or telecommunications construction projects
• Knowledge of Outside Plant (OSP) fiber construction
• Understanding of both aerial and underground construction methods
• Experience overseeing construction contractors and/or subcontractors
• Familiarity with permitting and working with municipalities, utilities, or other governing organizations
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and multiple concurrent workstreams
• Ability to identify and resolve construction issues in the field
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to regularly travel to active project locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both OSP and ISP telecommunications environments
• Familiarity with fiber testing and construction quality practices
• Understanding of telecommunications construction safety requirements and industry standards
• Technical, engineering, or construction-related education or equivalent professional experience
• Project management certification or formal project management training