Senior Manager, Construction West Texas

The Senior Manager, Construction is responsible for leading all aspects of outside plant (OSP) construction operations, ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of network infrastructure projects. This role provides strategic leadership over permitting, construction, engineering coordination, contractor management, material procurement, budget oversight, and regulatory compliance. 

The Senior Manager, Construction oversees multiple Field Service Managers who oversee construction vendors, inspectors, and contractors while driving operational excellence, cost efficiency, safety, and network reliability. This position serves as a key liaison with municipalities, state and local agencies, utility partners, and internal stakeholders to support network expansion, maintenance, and restoration initiatives. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all OSP construction activities, including network expansion, maintenance, relocations, and capital improvement projects. 
• Direct the planning, permitting, design coordination, construction, and closeout of network infrastructure projects. 
• Lead and manage construction managers, field supervisors, contractors, inspectors, and vendor partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with company standards. 
• Develop and monitor construction budgets, capital expenditures, cost forecasts, and project schedules. 
• Oversee permitting activities and maintain relationships with municipalities, Departments of Transportation (DOTs), utility agencies, and regulatory organizations. 
• Manage contractor performance, contract administration, production tracking, milestone reporting, and invoice approvals. 
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and network planning teams to support project design, lateral construction, network expansion strategies, and infrastructure improvements. 
• Establish and monitor construction quality standards, safety compliance requirements, and restoration procedures. 
• Lead emergency response efforts, network restoration activities, and disaster recovery initiatives related to network infrastructure. 
• Develop performance metrics, reporting dashboards, and operational reviews to drive continuous improvement and accountability. 
• Ensure accurate project documentation, redline updates, as-built approvals, asset records, and mapping system accuracy within OSP Insight and related platforms. 
• Support long-term network planning and capital project prioritization through data analysis and operational forecasting. 
• Promote a culture of safety, operational excellence, collaboration, and employee development across all construction teams. 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Telecommunications, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and industry experience may be considered. 
• 8+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications construction, utility construction, or network infrastructure deployment, including leadership responsibility. 
• 5+ years of management experience overseeing construction teams, contractors, and large-scale infrastructure projects. 
• Demonstrated experience managing multimillion-dollar construction programs, budgets, and vendor relationships. 
• Strong knowledge of OSP design, construction methods, permitting processes, and utility regulations. 
• Excellent leadership, organizational, project management, and communication skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, project management software, GIS/mapping platforms, and network asset management systems. 
• Current valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Professional certifications such as PMP, PE, CMP, or equivalent industry credentials. 
• Experience with fiber optic network deployment and broadband infrastructure construction. 
• Knowledge of telecommunications permitting and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. 
• Experience leading large-scale network expansion, maintenance, and restoration programs.