Construction Manager OSP/FTTH - Lake County, IL

Position Overview
The Construction Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of outside plant (OSP) fiber construction operations within an assigned geographic market. This role oversees construction crews and contractors, tracks production and costs on a project-by-project basis, coordinates with engineering and permitting teams, and ensures quality standards and completion timelines are met across residential, commercial, MDU, and expansion-related fiber builds.

This is a local, field-present management role with a company-provided home-garaged vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction activities including residential FTTH, commercial/SMB, MDU inside wiring, joint trench, and other OSP projects.
• Maintain and update project trackers with milestones, costs, and production results.
• Assign work to crews and contractors to meet required completion dates.
• Ensure quality of construction, budget adherence, and on-time project delivery.
• Provide regular status reporting to leadership and cross-functional departments.
• Train and oversee junior construction managers and field staff.
• Coordinate with engineering, permitting, and internal teams to refine construction processes and standards.
• Monitor contractor and crew performance; recommend corrective action as needed.
• Review field reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage project estimates, budgets, and schedules.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• 5+ years of experience in telecom/fiber OSP construction management.
• Strong knowledge of FTTH construction methods (aerial, buried, underground).
• Experience in project budgeting, scheduling, and cost reporting.
• Proven ability to manage construction crews and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Earth/KMZ/KML files.
• Familiarity with GIS, CADD, or mapping/drafting tools (preferred).
• BS/BA in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (equivalent field experience accepted).