Manager, Construction, Operations & Project Delivery

Department: Construction

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple construction and infrastructure projects from initiation through completion. 
• Develop and manage project schedules, scopes, budgets, and resource plans. 
• Monitor project milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. 
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with company standards. 

• Oversee underground, aerial, and in-building telecommunications construction activities. 
• Coordinate design, engineering, permitting, make-ready activities, material procurement, and construction sequencing. 
• Perform field inspections to verify workmanship, safety, and quality standards. 
• Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, OSHA, and company safety regulations. 

• Establish and maintain relationships with qualified contractors and vendors. 
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service agreements. 
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, quality, and budget adherence. 
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and project documentation. 

• Develop and manage project budgets and forecasts. 
• Track project costs and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies. 
• Manage purchase orders, contracts, and financial reporting. 
• Ensure project documentation and closeout packages are complete and accurate. 

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Sales, Customer Experience, Network Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure successful project execution. 
• Coordinate project communications and provide regular status updates to stakeholders. 
• Resolve project challenges while maintaining strong customer and vendor relationships. 

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop construction coordinators, project managers, and assigned team members. 
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement. 
• Support workforce planning and contractor resource management. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, developers, municipalities, utilities, and permitting agencies. 
• Lead customer meetings and provide executive-level project updates. 
• Build positive relationships that support long-term business growth.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 
• Five (5) or more years of telecommunications, utility, construction, or infrastructure project management experience. 
• Experience managing construction budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects. 
• Strong knowledge of underground, aerial, and inside plant construction. 
• Experience managing contractors and vendor relationships. 
• Working knowledge of permitting, right-of-way, and regulatory processes. 
• Knowledge of OSHA, NESC, NEC, and applicable safety standards. 
• Ability to read construction drawings, blueprints, and engineering plans. 
• Strong financial, analytical, and organizational skills. 
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities. 
• Valid drivers license. 
• PMP Certification (preferred).
• Experience in fiber optic broadband construction (preferred).
• Experience with GIS, project management software, and ERP systems (preferred).
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• PTO & Holidays
• 401K + Match
• Life Insurance
• FSA & HSA
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Legal Plan Support & EAP