Construction Manager - Round Lake/Island Lake, IL

Love Your Mondays again! Join the Future of Connectivity with Metronet! Are you ready to launch your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing fiber-optic powerhouses? Welcome to Metronet, where we don’t just build networks; we build communities. Job Summary: The Construction Manager is the leader of their assigned project(s) and has the ultimate responsibility for the project budget, meeting project timelines, customer expectations, managing the project team, and interfacing with the customer. What you will be doing: Review and fully understand the contracts and requirements of each project. Create and execute project work plans, schedules, and control budgets as well as identifying and acquiring resources needed for prosecution of the project(s). Assign individual duties to the project management team and staff. Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of a project to ensure on-time and under budget project completion. Meet with internal and external customers with prepared reports to give progress updates, answer questions, and manage requested changes to project plans. Manage the decisions on the scope and delivery of the project including serving as a technical expert in interpreting the specification of the project. Communicate requirements and specifications to the project staff and assist with any questions related to the technology, equipment, and design requirements. Serve as the project spokesperson when necessary by developing relationships and facilitating communication, updates, and meetings with internal and external customers. Ensure contract, permit and authorization compliance, as applicable. Review and approve job cost accounting reports submitted to home office. Maintain day-to-day communication with the Director of Construction and other management. Produce quality results in an efficient and cost effective manner. Represent MetroNet professionally to satisfy immediate customer needs and to foster return business. Respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public. Maintain regular, consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance according to company policies. Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role and those of the project team. Adhere to company policies, regulations, procedures, and principles. All other duties as assigned. Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 based on experience What You Need For This Position: BS/BA degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or civil engineering preferred Equivalent experience will be considered Strong knowledge of Telecom construction and engineering, project budget creation and management, project scheduling and tracking, project finance, cost reporting, and field office operations Solid business acumen and experience in managing large telecom construction projects Ten or more years of telecommunications OSP network design and construction experience or acceptable equivalent required Join us and find out what it means to love your career! At Metronet, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology combined with exceptional customer care. Our 100% fiber-optic technology ensures that we provide our customers with some of the fastest internet speeds in the world. As industry leaders in fiber-to-the-premise, we’re not just focused on expanding our networks—we’re focused on enriching the lives of those we serve. We value our associates because they are the cornerstone of our success. By joining the Metronet family, you’re stepping into a rewarding career in technology with a company dedicated to your growth and success. We’re in it to win it, and a key part of our strategy is to strengthen our business-to-business technology sales team with talented and hard-working individuals who aspire to be the next generation of technology leaders. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work, we offer a competitive total compensation package, including 80% of medical premiums paid by the company, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a 401(k)-company match with immediate vesting. Plus, enjoy discounted services within our coverage areas and thrive in a locally owned, friendly, and fun atmosphere. Discover more with Metronet — a company where your success builds stronger communities, and your future is limitless. Metronet is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr Metronet