Construction Manager, Wireless

Job Description

Job Description

Description

At Utilities One , we are driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building the future of critical infrastructure. As a trusted turnkey solutions provider across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors, we deliver high-quality services that connect and empower communities. In addition to our core operations, we offer specialized consulting services that help our clients design, optimize, and execute complex infrastructure projects with confidence and precision. We believe our greatest strength is our people — a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and integrity to everything they do. Join us and become part of a growing organization where your contributions make a meaningful impact.

The Construction Manager, Wireless Services is responsible for leading the successful execution of wireless construction activities across multiple projects and markets. This role oversees construction vendors, field operations, schedules, budgets, quality, and safety performance to ensure wireless infrastructure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of wireless construction activities, including mobilization, construction, equipment installation, commissioning support, and project closeout.
• Oversee construction execution for macro, small cell, DAS, fixed wireless access, roof tops and 5G deployment projects across assigned markets.
• Develop and manage construction schedules, resource plans, and project forecasts to ensure timely delivery of customer commitments.
• Direct and manage general contractors, subcontractors, construction crews, and in-house field personnel.
• Conduct regular project reviews and site audits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and productivity.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved engineering designs, construction standards, building codes, and customer requirements.
• Monitor project costs, change orders, material usage, and budget performance to maximize profitability and operational efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate construction risks, delays, and site issues while driving timely resolution and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with Site Acquisition, Engineering, A&E, Utilities, Permitting, Project Management and Operations teams to support seamless project execution.
• Review and approve construction deliverables, including progress reports, closeout documentation, punch lists, and acceptance packages.
• Lead contractor performance management, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety programs, OSHA requirements, customer safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Support customer meetings, deployment reviews, and escalations related to construction performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on construction efficiency, quality, and cycle-time reduction.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Success Measures

• On-time construction completion
• Construction budget performance
• Safety performance and OSHA compliance
• Quality and first-pass acceptance rates
• Customer satisfaction
• Change order management
• Contractor and subcontractor performance
• Cycle-time reduction
• Revenue realization and project closeout performance
• Rework reduction and quality outcomes

Leadership Expectations

• Owns construction-related delivery commitments and field execution.
• Creates accountability among contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Resolves field challenges quickly while minimizing customer, schedule, and financial impacts.
• Use performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with customers, municipalities, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health Insurance plans; (health, dental, vision);
• Whole Life Insurance;
• 401k Plan;
• PTO/Paid Holidays;
• Great Work Environment;
• Career Advancement Opportunities.