Telecom Construction Manager

Techner; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Long-term engagement on critical projects

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking an experienced Telecom Construction Manager based in Alaska to oversee the management of telecom facilities and infrastructure projects. This role involves ensuring construction and maintenance activities meet safety and quality standards while supervising field crews and managing power systems. Successful candidates will have 5–10 years of relevant experience and a degree in Telecommunications or Engineering. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities to work on critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in telecom, utilities, or technical environments.
• Familiarity with HVAC, electrical power, and backup systems.
• Professional engineering certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site construction and maintenance activities.
• Oversee power systems installation and commissioning.
• Supervise field crews and subcontractors.
• Conduct site assessments and reviews of construction drawings.

Skills

Hands-on experience in telecom

Strong knowledge of telecom shelters and power systems

Experience in extreme-weather locations

Ability to manage field crews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications or Engineering

Job description

Project Manager | Driving Projects, People & Performance | USA & UK Recruitment

Employment Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Contract

Location: Alaska Based, USA | On-site | Multiple Openings

Job Description

Techner is looking for an experienced Telecom Construction Manager to join our team and support field operations across Alaska. This position focuses on managing telecom site facilities, power systems, and infrastructure, ensuring construction, upgrades, and maintenance activities are delivered safely, to a high standard of quality, and on schedule—even in challenging environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage on-site construction, upgrade, and maintenance activities for telecom facilities and power infrastructure.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and maintenance of power systems, including generators, rectifiers, batteries, grounding, and fuel systems.
• Conduct site walks to assess readiness, facility conditions, and power system performance.
• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Review and redline construction drawings, power layouts, and facility designs to ensure build accuracy.
• Coordinate with utilities, landlords, local authorities, and suppliers to resolve site access, power, and infrastructure issues.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of hands‑on experience supporting engineering work in telecom, utilities, building infrastructure, or field-based technical environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience managing telecom sites in Alaska or similar remote, extreme‑weather locations.
• Familiarity with building systems (HVAC, electrical power, basic control systems) and power distribution or backup power systems.
• Strong knowledge of telecom shelters, DC power systems, grounding, and civil infrastructure.
• Any professional engineering certification preferred.
• Must be Alaska‑based and a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Long‑term engagement on critical telecom infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact facilities and power deployments.
• Collaborative, fast‑paced environment with exposure to large‑scale telecom operations.