Construction Manager | Nationwide

Construction Manager | Oklahoma

Location: Oklahoma
Department: Mainline Construction 

Reports to: Project Manager 
Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt

At Benton Technical Services (BTS), our mission is to deliver unparalleled quality in bringing fiber to homes and businesses across the United States, supporting the infrastructure of technological advancement, and bridging the rural digital divide. We are committed to excellence in every project, ensuring reliable and high-performance connectivity that empowers our communities, with the agility to tackle projects of any scope. Our dedication to quality work, loyalty to our clients, and fostering strong partnerships are the cornerstones of our company. We strive to be the trusted partner in creating a connected future, driven by honesty and integrity, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction.

BTS specializes in all aspects of aerial and underground FTTH/FTTP construction. With over 20 years of experience building and maintaining fiber optic and legacy communication systems, we are counted on for our owner-operated team to deliver unparalleled quality and customer service. Our customers have included many of the nation’s largest MSOs and our markets have encompassed everything from urban metro projects to rural communities and in between. Our clients and service partners alike enjoy the benefit of knowing they're working with a reliable and reputable company, dedicated to delivering a hands-on experience, from start to finish.

Job Summary:

The Construction Manager will provide team leadership and direct oversight of construction employees and activity in their respective assigned geographic areas. The Construction Manager will ensure that local staff on their team collectively achieve all construction goals for company initiatives and activities that support daily orders or local commitments. This position reports to the Mainline Project Manager and as such must provide feedback to the leadership team on performance against objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises all mainline department staff, Project Coordinator, Mainline Foreman and Mainline Operators and Trainees through annual reviews, training, safety, and discipline.
• Manages the construction staff schedules and workflow.
• Prepares project scopes to complete areas on schedule & coordinates with contractors and vendors.
• Permit coordination & compliance including activation, inspection scheduling, certification, and closeout.
• Traffic Control Plan approvals and coordination.
• Document redlined as-built information on construction plans. Participate in weekly planning meetings with District staff to review current projects, upcoming projects, schedules, and resources.
• Organize and prioritize work activities while utilizing efficient time management skills in meeting deadlines and staying on schedule.
• Maintain positive relations with the public, jurisdictional agencies, general construction services contractors and District staff.
• Perform under the responsible charge of the Project Manager.
• Monitor and provide direction to Aerial crews to achieve production goals.
• Enforce the company’s safety program so that the company safety objectives are achieved.

Qualifications: All positions require participation in the federally compliant FMSCA drug and alcohol testing program. This includes both pre-employment and ongoing random testing.

• BA/BS in Telecommunications, Operations Management, or Business Administration preferred or applicable OSP Construction work experience.
• 5+ years of prior supervisory experience
• Experience in permitting and dealing with municipalities
• Must be able to interact with internal/external customers and various community leaders to establish relationships and assist with problem resolution
• Must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills along with a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well under pressure and/or with deadlines
• Must possess basic PC skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. ·
• Experience in all aspects of underground telecom construction
• Advanced knowledge of outside plant construction functions (Line & Splice) for both copper and fiber and in all placement scenarios (Aerial, buried, underground).
• Hand on directional boring experience, a plus
• Must possess a basic understanding of electronics, electrical circuitry, network installation, maintenance, and testing of central offices as well as FTTH and data networking
• Must be available 24/7 to support off-shift technicians and emergencies as needed.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather.
• Must be able to transition to other projects in other states.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license

Benton Technical Services is an EOE. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, and or sexual orientation/gender identity, age or genetic information. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program