Senior Manager of Construction

WHY WECOM?

Sr. Manager of Construction

Location

• Phoenix, AZ

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• · Provide senior leadership and oversight for all aspects of OSP and FTTH construction activities across Wecom Fiber’s Arizona territory, including aerial, underground, direct buried, and building-entry applications.
• · Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Construction Managers and Contract Administrators through coaching, performance management, and professional development planning.
• · Standardize construction practices, workflows, and quality standards across all build types and programs (FTTH, MDU, commercial, and network expansion).
• · Own and manage capital and expense budgets for OSP construction projects; conduct ongoing budget-to-actuals analysis and ensure financial accountability across all active projects.
• · Scale and manage the contractor workforce to meet current and future build program demands; oversee bidding, vendor selection, and contract negotiation processes.
• · Align internal and external construction teams with Engineering, Design, and Permitting departments to drive efficiencies, shorten project durations, and reduce change requests.
• · Oversee development, coordination, and execution of enterprise-level project schedules; proactively identify and resolve construction roadblocks and escalated issues.
• · Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with OSHA, NESC, and all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations across all construction activities.
• · Partner with local, state, and federal authorities on permitting, ROW acquisition, and utility coordination to maintain construction schedules.
• · Use data and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement and construction team operational excellence across all market areas.
• · Provide executive-level reporting and strategic updates to senior leadership on project pipeline, performance metrics, challenges, and milestones.
• · Support network expansion strategy into new markets by evaluating construction capacity, contractor ecosystems, and build feasibility in target areas.

Qualifications

• · Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field preferred; Master’s degree a plus.
• · Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive OSP construction experience in the telecommunications or fiber broadband industry, with at least 3–5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• · Deep knowledge of FTTH/FTTP outside plant construction practices, including aerial, underground, and buried plant, for both residential and commercial deployments.
• · Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams of Construction Managers, field supervisors, and contract administrators across multiple concurrent build programs.
• · Proven track record of managing large capital budgets with accountability for cost control, financial forecasting, and budget-to-actuals reporting.
• · Experience leading contractor workforce planning, bid/RFP processes, contract negotiations, and vendor performance management.
• · Strong cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to align construction execution with Engineering, Design, Permitting, and Operations teams.
• · Thorough knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and applicable federal, state, and local construction safety and environmental regulations.
• · Proficient in project management software, GIS tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with fiber management platforms (e.g., Vetro, QGIS) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• · Professional certification such as PMP, CCM, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• · Experience with FTTH/PON network architecture, OSP design review, and make-ready engineering processes.
• · Familiarity with LEAN construction concepts and continuous improvement methodologies applied to field operations.

Career Growth & Leadership Opportunity

Health & Well-Being

Time Away from Work

Financial Wellness

Additional Perks

• · Cell Phone Reimbursement up to $50 per month
• · Annual Boot Reimbursement up to $150
• · Ongoing Leadership Training

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