Construction Manager

About the role

As the owner's representative in the field, the Construction Manager holds direct authority over all field construction activities across Stimulus's broadband and fiber projects. This includes managing Stimulus-employed Resident Engineers, overseeing third-party contractors, and serving as the primary point of accountability between field operations, the engineering firm, and the project management team. Deployment projects include: BDP and BEAD-funded fiber deployments across Oregon, with hard regulatory timelines and high visibility. The Construction Manager is the person who ensures those commitments are met, safely, on schedule, within budget, and to spec. For the right candidate, this is a rare chance to join a growth-stage broadband company at an inflection point, bring genuine expertise to a team that will act on it, and build something that lasts.

Responsibilities

• Construction Oversight
  • Oversee all phases of OSP fiber optic construction including aerial, underground, and buried plant installation.
  • Ensure construction activities comply with project plans, specifications, permits, and applicable codes and standards.
  • Conduct regular site visits to verify construction quality, safety compliance, and adherence to project timelines.
  • Manage contractor performance and hold construction crews accountable to contract terms and workmanship standards.
  • Review and approve contractor pay applications, change orders, and project closeout documentation.
  • Ensure construction contractors and sub-contractors adhere to 811 rules and regulations.
  • Coordinate with the Permitting Manager to ensure all required permits and approvals are in place prior to construction.
  • Identify and resolve field conflicts, constructability issues, and design discrepancies in coordination with the engineering firm.
  • Monitor project budgets and forecasts; escalate cost or schedule risks to the VP of Engineering promptly.
  • Ensure all as-built documentation is accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
  • Manage day-to-day relationships with construction partners, subcontractors, and material vendors; hold each accountable to contractual terms, delivery schedules, and quality expectations while serving as