OSP Construction Manager

TEKsystems; Columbus (NM); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

On-site housing

Company vehicle

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Construction Manager to oversee field operations in rural Columbus, NM, supporting an OSP/telecom fiber build along the border. You will manage internal crews, vendors, QA/QC, field execution, and production timelines across multiple sites and crews.

This contract runs through 2027–2028 with potential extension to full-time. The role includes safety meetings, 12-hour shifts, 90-mile travel, per diem, and on-site housing arrangements; strong leadership and client-facing

Qualifications

• Field experience/performing field duties is a must.
• Team player and self motivator.
• Experience in fiber/telecom and construction management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations for fiber installation and construction activities across multiple sites.
• Manage internal crews and external vendors, QA/QC, and track production timelines.
• Drive field execution, coordinate projects, motivate crews, and communicate with clients.
• Perform light administrative duties, reporting, and close-out activities.

Skills

compliance

risk management

risk compliance

site safety

Underground construction

Construction

Telecommunication

Telecom

Construction management

field management

project coordination

vendor management

Job description

Description

Our customer provides turnkey construction support across the Telecommunications industry supporting a wide array of customers/initiatives. Their OSP group has won a large contract in NM along the boarder to include, underground trenching/plowing, fiber runs, pole mounts, camera installation, etc.

This work will be performed along side of Barnard (prime) in which they are in need of a construction manager to oversee field operations not limited to fiber installation via direct-bury, jetting, splicing, testing, electrical/equipment installation, yard operations, excavation, trenching, critical lifts, pole mounts, camera installation, etc. This resource should be able to manage internal crews, vendors, QA/QC, job oversight, field execution, control production timelines, motivate crews, client facing, light admin duties, reporting, project coordination, and close out duties.

This work is built out until the end of 2027-2028 where the contract can end or if work is available extend contract with FTE opportunity.

The work environment/location is very rural. KCI/Barnard have onsite man camps that include private 1 bedroom housing with full kitchen and bathroom. Resources can stay onsite, will get $45/day per diem, and onsite company vehicle. Day to day will include a 90 mile stretch bouncing in between multiple sites and crews, morning safety meetings (stretch), open to working 5-6/7 12 hour days (12am-12pm overnight). Resources can go home on weekends on their own costs.

Location

• Office: 1434 W Plata Ave Columbus, NM 88029
• Man Camp: 4490 US-81 Hachita, NM 88040

Skills

compliance, risk management, risk compliance, site safety, Underground construction, Construction, Telecommunication, Telecom, Construction management, field management, project coordinate, vendor management, Telecommunications construction, Inspection, Fiber optic, Osp

Top Skills Details

compliance,risk management,risk compliance,site safety,Underground construction,Construction,Telecommunication,Telecom,Construction management,field management,project coordinate,vendor management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ***Team player and self motivator.***
• ***Field experience/performing field duties is a must.***

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, NM.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,NM. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statements

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.