Construction Manager

Construction Manager FULL TIME MANAGEMENT Albany, NY, US Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually Role Snapshot Job Title Department Construction Operations Reports To Construction Program Manager (CPM), or assigned construction leader Direct Reports May direct coordinators, field coordinators, internal crews, and admin/QC support on assigned work. Vendors and subcontractors answer to the CM for day-to-day field execution, reporting, quality evidence, and punch on assigned packages. Location Field-based and hybrid across the Luck Grove office, project sites, vendor and property locations, and coordination meetings. Travel to assigned NY / MA / regional portfolios as required. Schedule Full-time. Standard business hours with field-driven flexibility and same-day availability during active construction. Overtime by prior approval. Field execution manager for assigned properties and packages. Owns daily construction execution, vendor and crew accountability, production verification, site-level blockers, QC evidence capture, punch follow-up, and field reporting. Works under the CPM. About the Role Luck Grove delivers broadband and fiber construction across multiple active portfolios, including multi-dwelling unit (MDU) properties, inside-building fiber, OSP segments, backhaul, fixed wireless, remediation, and closeout work. The work is fast-moving and field-driven, and it depends on tight coordination across construction, engineering, materials, vendors, property access, QC, and closeout. The Construction Manager owns daily field execution for assigned properties and work packages under the direction of the Construction Program Manager. The CM makes sure work released to the field is actually ready to build, that vendors and crews know what they are doing, that production is verified before it is reported, and that quality evidence is captured while the work is performed. The CM directs the vendors and crews on assigned work and resolves the blockers that can be solved in the field. This is the seat between the crews performing work and senior construction leadership. The CM has to be credible with crews and vendors, organized enough to keep reporting accurate, and decisive enough to clear same-day blockers. The role does not own the portfolio schedule, budget, client relationship, or commercial approvals; those stay with the CPM and Luck Grove leadership. The CM keeps the work moving and gives the CPM reliable field information and on-the-ground control. Core Responsibilities Field Execution & Daily Site Control Own daily field execution for assigned vendor crews, geographies, properties, buildings, OSP segments, backhaul, fixed wireless, remediation, and closeout-related field work. Translate the approved work plan into daily activity: where crews are working, what they are completing, what is blocked, and what happens next. Run daily field check-ins with vendors, subcontractors, and crews to confirm work areas, production targets, safety expectations, and next-day needs. Keep assigned work moving from pre-mobilization through construction, QC evidence capture, punch, remediation, and completion. Confirm assigned work is ready before crews mobilize: scope, design, materials, access, authorization, vendor assignment, equipment, and QC expectations. Review release-to-construction requirements with the CPM and flag hard stops before crews are dispatched. Confirm site logistics such as access windows, escort and unit-access rules, staging and parking, lift and power needs, and resident or property impacts. Document readiness gaps clearly with owner, due date, risk, and escalation need. Direct day-to-day vendor, subcontractor, and crew activity on assigned work packages. Set clear expectations for daily assignments, production, workmanship, safety, evidence capture, reporting, punch corrections, and closeout support. Track vendor and crew productivity, and determine whether delays come from performance, access, materials, design, site conditions, weather, or dependencies. Escalate recurring vendor issues, reporting failures, safety concerns, or poor workmanship to the CPM with facts and a recommendation. Verify daily production as it is reported by crews. Do not report work as complete without field confirmation or reliable evidence. Maintain accurate daily updates covering production, locations completed, remaining work, blockers, access and material issues, evidence collected, and the next-day plan. Keep Monday.com, daily reports, trackers, material status, and closeout folders updated with accurate field information. Make sure required QC evidence is captured during construction, including photos, test results, inspections, and redlines/as-builts per the package requirements. Create and manage punch items for assigned work, tracking owner, due date, status, and completion evidence. Materials, Safety, Field Change & Escalation Confirm materials and equipment are available, staged, or exception-approved before crews need them, and elevate shortages the same day when production is at risk. Maintain Luck Grove safety expectations on assigned work, confirm site rules and PPE compliance, and elevate incidents or unsafe conditions immediately. Control property and resident impact by making sure crews understand work areas, access limits, and escalation paths for complaints or quality concerns. Identify and document field changes, design conflicts, failed tests, or work outside approved scope, and hold work when a change requires approval first. Escalate same-day blockers with a clear summary: issue, location, impact, owner, decision needed, recommended path, and time sensitivity. Do not commit to schedule, scope, commercial, or property-facing changes without authorization. A daily field execution plan and verified production updates for assigned work. Confirmed pre-mobilization readiness before crews arrive on site. Vendor and crew accountability for production, safety, reporting, and quality. Accurate blocker, action, punch, and escalation tracking for assigned packages. A complete field evidence package: photos, tests, redlines/as-builts, inspections, and punch status. Reliable project tracker data and daily-report inputs that reflect field reality. Assigned packages ready for QC review, closeout assembly, and client submission. Required Qualifications 3+ years in field construction management, telecom/fiber, low-voltage, utility, OSP/FTTH, MDU, or related infrastructure construction. Experience directing subcontractors, vendors, internal crews, or field technicians in active construction, not just performing installation work. Able to read and interpret construction prints, scopes of work, BOMs, punch lists, test and evidence requirements, and closeout expectations. Experience managing daily production, field blockers, access constraints, materials and equipment needs, site logistics, and safety expectations. Strong written communication for daily reports, issue summaries, punch tracking, and escalation notes. Sound judgment on what can be solved in the field, what must be documented, and what must be escalated before work continues. Comfortable in a live construction environment with urgent issues, property constraints, vendor pressure, and same-day schedule changes. Able to travel to job sites, vendor and property locations, and field reviews as required. Preferred Qualifications MDU fiber installation, FTTH, inside-building low-voltage, OSP construction, backhaul/building-feed work, fixed wireless, broadband deployment, or utility construction. Work in occupied residential properties, affordable-housing portfolios, or multi-tenant buildings requiring resident and property-manager coordination. Familiarity with fiber and light-level testing & troubleshooting, OTDR results, Cat6/ethernet testing, fixed-wireless validation, photo documentation, redlines/as-builts, and closeout packages. Hands‑on with Monday.com, Smartsheet, Procore, Bluebeam, GIS/design viewers, Google Workspace, and Excel/Sheets. OSHA 10/30, first aid/CPR, fiber/telecom training, low‑voltage certification, construction‑management coursework, or equivalent field experience. Experience supporting vendor payment readiness, SOW compliance, change‑order awareness, and documentation‑backed completion claims. Key Skills & Attributes Field credibility: can talk to crews and vendors in practical construction terms. Execution ownership: treats assigned properties and packages as their responsibility until complete and documented. Vendor accountability: sets expectations, checks progress, follows up, and escalates when needed. Documentation discipline: treats photos, tests, redlines, and punch records as part of the work, not optional admin. Urgency with control: moves fast without bypassing readiness, safety, QC, or approval requirements. Clear communication: gives concise updates that separate facts, blockers, decisions needed, and next actions. Problem solving: identifies the root cause of production delays and recommends a practical path forward. Calm under pressure: handles blocked crews, property issues, material gaps, and failed tests without creating confusion. Tools & Systems Comfort with project-management, field-reporting, and document‑control systems is expected. Tools include Monday.com, Google Workspace, Excel/Google Sheets, project and material trackers, construction calendars, photo and test‑result repositories, construction prints, BOMs, closeout folders, daily reports, and punch lists. Work Environment & Physical Requirements Field-based and hybrid role across Luck Grove offices, project sites, occupied properties, vendor locations, and coordination meetings. Field role on active construction sites with exposure to weather, dust, noise, heavy equipment, and uneven terrain; requires standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, navigating uneven surfaces, entering utility rooms where permitted, and working at heights or in confined spaces. Must frequently lift and move up to 50 to 75 pounds, wear required PPE including hard hat and steel‑toe boots, and use fall protection at heights per OSHA and site rules. Must be able to use a laptop, mobile device, camera, and project‑management software for extended periods. Closing This role fits a construction field leader who can keep assigned work moving without needing to be the senior program owner. The right person understands field reality, earns credibility with vendors and crews, verifies what is actually complete, captures the evidence needed for QC and closeout, and gives the CPM reliable information before problems reach the client. #J-18808-Ljbffr