Construction Manager - Underground Wireline

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Underground Wireline Construction Manager

Join a growing telecom infrastructure team leading large-scale fiber network deployments. In this role, you will manage regional OSP teams, including field managers, supervisors, splicers, locators, and construction staff for enterprise and data center fiber deployments. Lead multiple high-capacity fiber construction projects, ensuring completion on time, on budget, and compliant with mission-critical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage regional OSP teams, including field managers, supervisors, splicers, locators, and construction staff for enterprise and data center fiber deployments.

• Lead multiple high-capacity fiber construction projects, ensuring completion on time, on budget, and compliant with mission-critical standards.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and enterprise-grade operational policies.

• Oversee third-party contractors, monitor performance, and maintain vendor scorecards for data center and enterprise projects.

• Manage budgets and allocate resources efficiently, including personnel, equipment, and materials, across multiple regions and projects.

• Serve as a liaison with local authorities, enterprise clients, and community stakeholders during construction and deployment.

• Review project specifications, bills of materials, architectural/engineering diagrams, and as-built documentation for enterprise and data center fiber systems.

• Support project teams in scheduling, budgeting, and resource acquisition while maintaining high standards for uptime and reliability.

• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment across office and field teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical engineering, civil engineering, or equivalent experience .
• Underground fiber construction experiences a MUST.

• 5+ years managing OSP or enterprise/data center fiber construction teams.

• Proven experience with high-capacity, mission-critical fiber network deployments.

• Strong knowledge of telecom engineering, project budgeting, scheduling, cost reporting, and field operations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Project), mapping/GIS, and CAD/CADD software.

• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills.

• Willingness to travel regionally and work outside standard hours as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

• Capability to perform physical tasks including walking, climbing, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Travel to regional offices, data centers, and construction sites as required.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who We Are

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects.

With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey.

We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Reliability. Our values are key to our team’s success and driving everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, and vision — plus a 401(k) plan, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network.

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