Director of Construction

Director of Construction – Telecom (OSP)

Full-Time | RLM Underground

Company Overview

RLM Underground, established in 2016, specializes in underground telecom construction across the Midwest. Our rapid growth has expanded our capabilities into full-turnkey telecommunications construction, with operating locations throughout the United States. We partner with regional Telco providers to deliver high-quality, reliable OSP construction services.

Position Summary

RLM Underground is seeking an experienced Director of Construction to lead and oversee all field operations for our OSP construction projects. This role requires a proactive, organized leader who can manage teams, coordinate resources, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct OSP field teams in daily and weekly planning
• Supervise subcontractors and monitor performance, productivity, and safety
• Track construction progress and report schedule updates to senior leadership
• Review vendor contracts and ensure compliance with company standards
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation
• Conduct Construction Completion Walkdowns and oversee punch-list closeout
• Support client communication and relationship management
• Approve equipment rentals and oversee material usage
• Hold weekly coordination meetings with crews
• Review extra work authorizations, back charges, and subcontractor payment requests
• Enforce safety, quality, and production expectations
• Serve as on-site Safety Representative when needed
• Maintain general knowledge of all construction disciplines and support leads as required
• Monitor and manage regular and overtime hours

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary Range

$100K - $115K plus a quarterly bonus structure (typically up to10% of base salary) following 90-days of employment.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction, engineering, OSP, or related fields
• Several years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn and use industry-specific software and tools
• Strong leadership, decision-making, coaching, and communication skills
• Strong experience in telecommunications construction is required
• Knowledge of fiber-optic networks, FTTx, and Gigabit platforms
• Understanding of project budgeting, project controls, and contract labor management
• Strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

RLM Underground is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and welcome diversity in all forms, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and protected veteran status.