Construction Manager

Lightpath is building the fiber infrastructure the digital economy depends on - owning, operating, and expanding dense, high-performance networks for enterprises, public institutions, carriers, and cloud innovators. Our all-fiber network supports mission-critical environments, from financial markets and healthcare systems to AI platforms and next-generation cloud architectures. As we expand across the Northeast and into high-growth markets nationwide, we invest ahead of demand - building infrastructure with precision, resilience, and accountability. To support that growth, we’re building a team of people who take ownership, think long-term, and take pride in tackling complex work with care and integrity. At Lightpath, every role contributes to infrastructure that powers critical systems and real-world outcomes. We look for individuals who value precision, accountability, and collaboration and who want to help build networks, processes, and partnerships that are engineered to last. Job Summary The Lightpath Construction Manager drives results through communicating, weighing risks, making decisions, leading, and influencing. Independently manage complex, cross-functional OSP fiber builds from project kickoff through design completion, permitting, and contract execution. Responsibilities Work hand in hand with OSP Project Mangers, Fiber Engineers, and Permitting Managers. Manage all external vendors necessary for timely completion and within budget. Conduct initial constructability review in accordance with project specifications. Manage development of permit and construction plans. Order and track delivery of 3rd party materials. Oversee site construction, managing schedule and subcontractors to the Project Manager’s and internal requirements. Coordinate all construction activities with local and state agencies with regards to permitting and licensing. Attend company and client status meetings. Provides communication on milestones, on time delivery, and general updates to leadership and project management/service delivery resources within the Lightpath organization. Maintain accurate and complete files for all projects, including all necessary documentation for project tracking systems. Ensure closeout documents are distributed in a timely manner in accordance with corporate and customer standards. Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy. Act as Lightpath’s safety observer and Quality Assurance representative. Hold Vendor accountable to ensure Lightpath’s build standards, processes and procedures are met. Responsible to problem solve issues that may occur onsite and make recommendations based on priority and need to ensure the project and budget are maintained. Experience/ Minimum Requirements (3) years of supervisory contractor construction experience preferred. Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) is necessary. Familiarity with test equipment and techniques for performing Locating, Grounding and Bonding Tests. Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred. Excellent organizational/administrative skills. Strong project management skills with attention to details. Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of integrity. Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint) skills. Ability to thrive in a dynamic problem-solving environment. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills. OSP underground telecommunications experience/knowledge. Personal commitment to safety, integrity, and continual professional development. Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Lightpath collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.