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Fiber Senior Construction Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 125000 - 125000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Replies within 24 hours
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
About Delta Oaks Group
Delta Oaks Group is a multi-discipline Engineering and Inspections firm focusing on civil infrastructure in the telecommunications energy utility and commercial industries. We are founded on the core belief that the Companys success is only achieved through focusing on the two most important assets of the technical service business: our clients and our employees.
As a leader in exceptional technical service we aim to employ unique talent that possesses the willingness and ability to seek and comprehend our clients needs while consistently exhibiting unrelenting attention to detail and a desire to settle for nothing but the best. This philosophy is coupled with our commitment to providing superior client service founded on unmatched client responsiveness transparency and client-tailored managerial systems and communication protocols.
DOG Fiber is expanding its turnkey fiber capabilities and is seeking a senior construction leader who can help build the operating structure field discipline subcontractor network and repeatable execution model required to deliver increasingly complex fiber programs.
Senior Construction Manager Fiber
The Senior Construction Manager Fiber is responsible for leading construction execution from preconstruction and mobilization through installation fiber placement splicing/testing restoration closeout and client acceptance. This individual will coordinate supervise and independently drive field execution across hyperscale/data-center connectivity long-haul and middle-mile routes ISP/FTTH/FTTx metro fiber and other turnkey OSP programs.
This position is intended for an experienced construction operatornot a reporting-only manager. Acting independently with limited supervision the selected individual must convert the master schedule and build plan into daily field execution resolve roadblocks validate progress enforce quality and safety expectations protect project schedule and cost and communicate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams.
The role is expected to grow in responsibility as DOG Fibers project volume and construction organization expand. The successful individual should demonstrate the technical depth client leadership people-development capability and operational and financial discipline expected of a future Director of Construction.
Sr. Construction Manager Responsibilities
Overall Project & Field Construction Management: Own the build plan crew sequencing look-ahead planning productivity targets constructability/readiness reviews and field execution across underground aerial HDD trenching plowing conduit/duct vault/handhole specialty crossing and restoration activities while validating actual progress and installed quantities in the field.
Subcontractor & Field Resource Management: Manage capacity resource loading sequencing specialty-service alignment field expediting and performance of construction subcontractors inspectors locating surveying restoration splicing and testing resources including review of installed quantities documentation closeout packages and invoices for operational accuracy.
Fiber Placement Splicing Testing & Turn-Up: Oversee fiber placement and manage splicing/testing execution with working knowledge of reel planning pulling/blowing aerial placement splice plans and matrices closures fiber assignments troubleshooting OTDR and optical testing attenuation/loss acceptance field redlines and final turnover for long-haul hyperscale ISP and FTTH/FTTx networks.
Quality Safety & Compliance: Establish and enforce QA/QC inspection testing acceptance punch-list and progressive-closeout requirements while partnering with DOG Safety resources to enforce project safety plans JHAs PPE traffic-control/ROW safety excavation utility-location and subcontractor compliance requirements.
Schedule Cost & Commercial Controls: Manage construction schedules 36 week look-aheads run rates crew metrics critical-path impacts budgets installed quantities accrual inputs and forecast-to-complete information while identifying changed conditions early and supporting estimating job costing and margin protection.
Materials Utility Coordination & Document Controls: Coordinate material forecasting and logistics utility locates and conflict resolution potholing/HydroVac and bore/HDD risk interfaces restoration traffic control and field document control while progressively collecting redlines bore logs reports photos GPS/GIS records splice/test documentation and as-built information.
Client & Cross-Functional Leadership: Represent construction in client meetings kickoffs field walks operational reviews recovery discussions milestone validations and closeout while providing credible reporting and coordinating with Engineering Permitting/Site Acquisition Environmental Safety PMO Administration agencies utilities and other stakeholders.
People Leadership & Department Development: Lead mentor recruit and develop construction managers/superintendents OSP inspectors and field resources while helping establish SOPs performance metrics escalation protocols QA/QC practices and scalable operating procedures that demonstrate readiness for future Director-level responsibility.
Knowledge and Skills Required
Thorough understanding of the full OSP fiber construction lifecycle and how engineering permitting environmental requirements utility coordination construction fiber placement splicing/testing restoration and closeout affect one another from technical scheduling and cost perspectives.
Strong knowledge of HDD trenching plowing aerial construction conduit/duct systems vaults/handholes specialty crossings restoration traffic control and utility damage prevention.
Strong working knowledge of fiber splicing splice documentation OTDR and optical testing troubleshooting loss/attenuation acceptance and fiber turnover documentation.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings profiles permit plans bore plans utility maps splice diagrams test results specifications BOMs and contract scope.
Demonstrated ability to manage schedules look-aheads production metrics subcontractor run rates budgets/costs quantities risks recovery plans and client expectations.
Strong interpersonal client-management problem-solving leadership and executive communication skills.
Computer Software / Systems Experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook and Teams.
Experience with construction/project-management platforms such as SiteTracker Procore Oracle Aconex Autodesk Construction Cloud Primavera P6 Microsoft Project Jira/Confluence Raken Fieldwire Rhumbix or comparable systems is preferred.
Experience with GIS/GPS-based construction records ArcGIS digital field reporting document-control systems and collaborative file environments such as SharePoint is preferred.
Experience/Minimum Requirements
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive telecommunications/fiber construction experience including substantial OSP field experience and at least five (5) years in construction management superintendent operations leadership or equivalent senior field leadership.
Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale fiber programs at a holistic level preferably across at least three of the following: hyperscale/data-center connectivity long-haul/backbone/middle-mile ISP/FTTH/FTTx metro fiber dark fiber or turnkey OSP construction.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple subcontractors inspectors supervisors crews and concurrent work fronts.
Direct experience supervising or managing fiber placement splicing testing troubleshooting and final acceptance is required.
Experience with construction cost control schedule management subcontractor performance change conditions QA/QC and client-facing project execution is required.
Experience with complex jurisdictional construction involving DOT/ROW railroads waterways bridges environmental constraints utility conflicts or similar specialty conditions is strongly preferred.
Personal Traits
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated field-oriented leader capable of operating effectively in a team environment while independently owning results. This person should be a self-starter who is comfortable making timely decisions holding internal and external teams accountable solving difficult construction problems developing people and communicating effectively from the field through the executive level.
Culture
Delta Oaks Group is founded on the principle of delivering unparalleled client service and providing its employees an exceptional work environment. We strongly believe that these two principles are not separable and are only accomplished through hard work honesty responsiveness transparency accountability collaboration and treating others with respect. We are seeking individuals that share those same values.
Education & Preferred Credentials
A bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Business Telecommunications or a related discipline is preferred.
Significant progressive fiber construction leadership experience may be considered in lieu of a four-year degree.
OSHA 30 or comparable construction-safety training is preferred.
FOA CFOT/CFOS ETA BICSI or other relevant fiber credentials are preferred but are not a substitute for demonstrated field and leadership experience.
Location
This position is based in North Carolina and requires significant travel based on project and business needs. Candidates located outside of North Carolina may be considered based on qualifications geographic location and the travel requirements of the position.
Travel
Significant travel is expected and will vary based on project location phase and business needs. The Senior Construction Manager is expected to maintain sufficient field presence to independently validate execution support clients and field teams and lead critical construction activities.
Compensation
This position offers a competitive market-based base salary starting at $125000 annually with final compensation determined based on the selected candidates relevant experience qualifications specialized expertise and alignment with the scope and responsibilities of the position.
Flexible work from home options available.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Delta Oaks Group Delta Oaks Group is a professional engineering firm offering site development, inspection and structural engineering services throughout the United States and Its Territories with a focus in the commercial and telecommunications industries. Delta Oaks Group was establ ... View more
