OSP construction manager

Insight Global; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Phoenix seeks a Fiber Construction Manager to oversee outside plant and inside plant cable construction, coordinating with utilities for permits and licensing.

The role requires managing multiple projects, supervising contractors, and ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery while meeting client specifications and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 year technical degree or equivalent work experience.
• A valid driver’s license required.
• 1–3 years construction experience; 1–3 years telecom experience; 3 years supervisory contractor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Fiber Engineers.
• Manage external vendors for timely completion and budget.
• Conduct constructability reviews per project specs.
• Develop bid packages and bid projects to subcontractors.
• Oversee permits and construction plans; order materials.
• Monitor site construction and subcontractor performance to schedule and budget.
• Coordinate construction activities with local/state agencies for permitting and licensing.
• Attend status meetings and report milestones to leadership.
• Ensure project tracking accuracy and client safety program compliance.
• Negotiate costs to maintain budget and value for clients.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Permitting knowledge

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSCE or equivalent

2+ years construction supervision

Valid driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary:

Position requires experience with outside plant and inside plant cable construction in aerial and underground facilities, with a thorough knowledge of all issues related to local and state permitting, pole and conduit licensing procedures from Utilities, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Position also requires the capability to manage multiple construction contractors. From project qualification and design through punch-list and close-out, the Fiber Construction Manager will ensure that projects are completed to client and internal specification, on time, and within budget.

Essential Job Functions

• Work hand in hand with Fiber Engineers.
• Manage all external vendors necessary for timely completion and within budget.
• Conduct initial constructability review in accordance with project specifications.
• Develop Construction Bid Package and competitively bid project to subcontractors.
• Manage development of permit and construction plans;
• Order and track delivery of 3rd party materials;
• Oversee site construction, managing schedule and subcontractors to customer and internal requirements.
• Coordinate all construction activities with local and state agencies with regards to permitting and licensing.
• Attend company and client status meetings.
• Provides communication on milestones, on time delivery, and general updates to leadership and project management/service delivery resources within the organization
• Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.
• Act as our client's safety observer and Quality Assurance representative while at the site ensuring compliance with our client safety program and related workmanship practices.
• Understand prevailing rates for all construction work and ensure our client is receiving competitive rates for quality work.
• Responsible to negotiate costs within scope of project, hold Vendor accountable to ensure budget is maintained; ensure Project Managers and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost.
• Responsible to problem solve issues that may occur onsite and make recommendations based on priority and need to ensure the project and budget are maintained.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with our clients construction standards, processes, and procedures.

Education/Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2 year technical degree or equivalent work experience

A valid driver’s license required

One (1) to three (3) years construction experience, one (1) to three (3) years direct telecommunications experience with three (3) years of supervisory contractor construction experience preferred

• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) preferred
• Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing Grounding and Bonding Tests, RF Sweep test, OTDR, Optical Power Meter and Passive Intermodulation (PIM) testing preferred
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred

Other Skills/Abilities

• Preference will be given to candidates with BSCE, or equivalent work experience
• Strong project management skills with attention to details
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity
• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word and PowerPoint) skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic problem solving environment
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Basic telecommunications experience/knowledge
• A positive attitude and desire to deliver exceptional results for our customers.
• Personal commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development

Working Conditions

Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions between 50% up to 90% of the time. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions between 50% to as few as 10% of the time.

Compensation:

$32 hr to $50 hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.